mythbusters question...

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  1. Sherlock Holmes

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    In the jaws special they attacked the airtank myth, and "proved" that it was false...


    But, I've been thinking about it and they didn't duplicate the conditions of the myth exactly...

    I mean, Bruce the shark was shown chewing/biteing down on the air tank... How much pressure/force is in that downward bite adding to the shell of the tank... an aluminum tank... when it was shot?
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    oldfella1962 the only real finish line

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    I'm sure it's about as accurate as it can get.

    But I'd like to find out how much force Kari can generate with her mouth. :)
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    I was talking about the lbs/sq inch... not suction...
  4. BearTM

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    They blew the tank using pyrotechnics, Ted.
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    and?
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    So it's a special effect, Ted. Not real.
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    Yes, I realise that bear :rolleyes: I was mearly pointing out that they "busted" the myth withought takeing into account all aspects, and questining weither it would have made a difference in the outcome had they applied the pressure to the tank befor it was hit with the shot...
  8. BearTM

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    They DID apply pressure to the tank. Made a custom jaw with teeth and everything.
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    She won't put meat in her mouth, though. ;)
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    Maybe I can disguise it as a corn cob, or spinach manicotti
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    Next, on Forgebusters:

    Oldfella attempts to see if Kari will go down on a spinach manicotti...

    (preview)

    Oldfella: Hey, Kari, I have something for you!
    Kari: Oooh! A spinach manicotti! My favorite! (kneels)
    (crunching sound)
    Oldfella: :shock:
    Kari: Kinda chewy...
    Oldfella: (squeaks) help!
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  12. Techman

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    Heads up: That "shark" was a robot.