I'm still kind of peeved that the Mythbusters claimed to have "busted" the water bottle rocket myth (
shown here) without really testing it. Now granted, the YouTube clip does look a little phony but I bet with bigger bottles, there's a chance you can get humans off the ground with the right balance of pressure and power (Paul L, is this a challenge?) Not only did the 'Busters chicken out, they never went the extra step to eventually see what you WOULD need to blast someone into the sky using soda bottles. Kind of lame that they even bothered to show the segment then declare the myth busted without really testing it. What do you think? Real or no?
Also of note: this has really been the year of the death flu. Pretty much everyone I know has been sick--except for me! Instead of taking comfort in my powerful immune system, I'm afraid the virus is saving its best for the grand finale (how's that MST3K Pod People quote go? "I like you Tommy, I'll kill you last.") Granted, I have not had any major (or minor) sicknesses this century so I have a good track record plus I'm mentally convinced I don't often get sick. Add to that, my theory is being around animals makes you healthier is being put to the test here. Just in case, I'm investing in a few
phoenix downs.
