Mythbusters: Season 14, Episode 5

14 - 5: Battle of the Sexes - Round 2

Some myths are tested, that MIGHT be safe enough for home-viewers to also try! 1) Which is better for plants, Tap water, bottled water, or microwaved water. 2) If your boat is on fire, can it be put out by another, going very fast and close to cause a huge splash? 3) Do metronomes synchronize themselves? How? Will a large group of them do it? 4) How does a "ball-chain" pour out of a cup, uphill? 5) Can you make super-expanding foam (called "elephant toothpaste" using household chemicals? 6) Can you use household chemicals to duplicate the fireworks "growing black snake"? 7) Can you connect a water hose to a music speaker to make the pouring water appear to be standing still? 8) How dangerous are dry-ice bombs?