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Seven myths that MythBusters tested, and found out that it's true
Who among us has not giggled, looking like a team Destroyers taken for checking once deliberately absurd legends? Filled with self-satisfaction, we have a comfortable and look forward to the opportunity to soar above the "mere mortals" who believe in the obvious nonsense. And everything is good, except that we do not always manage it. < Website has collected seven myths proven Destroyers and caught in the end the honest truth.
1. Irritable driver spends more gasoline h3> This is very similar to one of those stupid things that we as a child inspire parents and teachers. Until then, they seem robust, but later, as adults, we understand that this is nonsense, invented solely in order to protect us from the bad or unhealthy habits.
2. Slap helps clarify human consciousness h3> Who has not seen the movie hero, beating in hysterics, lead a good, hefty clout? But you are smart, sensible people, of course, are not going to believe everything you see in the movies.
3. If you dip your hand quickly in molten lead, then nothing will happen ... h3> This phenomenon is called film-boiling liquid (or the Leidenfrost effect), and he is truly breathtaking! There is here, however, is one trick. Lead must be really very hot - about 450 ° C. In this case, the water will start to evaporate and a layer of steam for a short time to protect the hand from burns.
4. Fear grow cold feet h3> And there is a grain of truth. To prove it, Tory, Grant and Kari had to face to face with the most horrible of his nightmares. The temperature of the feet and Cary Grant while significantly decreased, but the experiment with the Tories did not bring any results. So the myth has been awarded "credible».
5. Elephants are afraid of mice h3> This is the myth, which has given this article. The site could not believe it! It's like as if terrified rabbit hunters. And yet as absurd as it may sound, the formidable beast will do everything possible to avoid the tiny harmless rodent. However, the elephants do not fight in hysterics, do not jump on their hind legs and do not cry, "Save me, help me!" But even the fact that they pay attention to the mice, just amazing.
6. Ultrasonic motion detector can be fooled using sheets h3> It is possible to bypass the security device when held in front of the sheet. Ordinary sheet is able to absorb the emitted ultrasonic sound waves in motion sensor. In any case, we recommend that you cut holes for the eyes.
7. Swearing helps to endure pain h3> You should be like a gimmick, they protected the spectators from the sight of the pretty Carey rotika when pronouncing "bad words." Unfortunately, we can not tell you the content. But rest assured: shouting "Oh, how pleasant!" Even when all the power of your lungs, do not achieve the desired effect. Average cry here is not good ... So this myth is not just a convenient excuse for fans of "strong language"; Now it is confirmed experimentally.
