Why mythbusters rules

Antmeister · 08-10-2006, 07:38 PM

I have a hard time concentrating on the experiments. Too many sexual nerve exposure. Damn you sachmo71

Antmeister · 08-10-2006, 07:39 PM

Dola....

Actually I should thank you.

Rizon · 08-10-2006, 07:42 PM

I have to agree 100%.

cthomer5000 · 08-10-2006, 07:57 PM

saldana · 08-10-2006, 07:58 PM

awesome experiments...i was a bit distracted, who was the girl again.

seriously though, was she actually dropping mentos into the soda or just using the wrapper because it was a convenient size for the neck of a soda bottle? cuz that was cool and i want to do it at a party i am going to saturday

cthomer5000 · 08-10-2006, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by saldana

seriously though, was she actually dropping mentos into the soda or just using the wrapper because it was a convenient size for the neck of a soda bottle? cuz that was cool and i want to do it at a party i am going to saturday

Mentos. It's for real.

sachmo71 · 08-10-2006, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by saldana

awesome experiments...i was a bit distracted, who was the girl again.

seriously though, was she actually dropping mentos into the soda or just using the wrapper because it was a convenient size for the neck of a soda bottle? cuz that was cool and i want to do it at a party i am going to saturday

Mentos + Diet Soda really works. Go to googlevideo and there are some amazing clips of experiements like this. None as good looking, but still.

Bearcat729 · 08-10-2006, 08:20 PM

From Wikipedia about the episode that was on last night and will air again on Saturday

Diet Coke and Mentos
This is the first segment not to be assigned a "Busted", "Plausible" or "Confirmed" rating, as there was no "myth" to be proved or disproved. The tests done by Adam and Jamie were done simply to dissect the process and determine what actually makes a so-called Diet Coke geyser.
Question
Why do Diet Coke and Mentos make a geyser?
Results
It is mostly because the (uncolored/unglazed version of) Mentos provides nucleation sites for the dissolved carbon dioxide in the Diet Coke to escape as a gas. Other active ingredients in the reaction include aspartame (artificial sweetener), potassium benzoate (preservative), and caffeine in the Diet Coke; and gum arabic and gelatin in the Mentos.

The MythBusters also set a new record for the cola geyser at just over 30 feet by using a nozzle. They extended it to 34 feet by using rock salt, which is even more porous and hence provides even more nucleation sites per area than Mentos. Adam and Jamie also created homemade pyrotechnics using water, liquid soap and methane; smoke bombs from saltpeter and sugar; demonstrated a way to remove Pringles chips from their container by using hydrogen gas; and created a concussion bomb with dry ice and a 2-litre soda bottle. It's mentioned at the end of the epiode Adam would like to try out more improvoised explovives in another episode.

saldana · 08-10-2006, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by sachmo71

Mentos + Diet Soda really works. Go to googlevideo and there are some amazing clips of experiements like this. None as good looking, but still.

any idea how many mentos are required to make it geyser up like that?

cthomer5000 · 08-10-2006, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by saldana

any idea how many mentos are required to make it geyser up like that?

im fairly sure 1 will do it.

edit: the videos im seeing online are using like a dozen... the eruption is instant.

Shkspr · 08-10-2006, 08:39 PM

It takes a lot of Mentos and Diet Coke to make up for the lack of bosoms.

Crim · 08-11-2006, 01:04 AM

JeeberD · 08-11-2006, 07:05 AM

Mmmmm....Kari.

*drools*

sachmo71 · 08-11-2006, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by JeeberD

Mmmmm....Kari.

*drools*

when is the wedding?

Toddzilla · 08-11-2006, 08:39 AM

I watched the video, but didn't see any Mentos or Diet Coke...

rkmsuf · 08-11-2006, 08:43 AM

The people talking about the actual experiment fascinate me.

duckman · 08-11-2006, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Crim

meh.

Get out.

duckman · 08-11-2006, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

The people talking about the actual experiment fascinate me.

There were experiments? I didn't notice.

rkmsuf · 08-11-2006, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by duckman

Get out.

I say we get him.

JeeberD · 08-12-2006, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sachmo71

when is the wedding?

Hah!

One week from today...

08-10-2006, 07:38 PM	#2
Antmeister Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: At the corner of Beat Street and Electric Avenue	I have a hard time concentrating on the experiments. Too many sexual nerve exposure. Damn you sachmo71 __________________ "I'm ready to bury the hatchet, but don't fuck with me" - Schmidty "Box me once, shame on Skydog. Box me twice. Shame on me. Box me 3 times, just fucking ban my ass...." - stevew

08-10-2006, 07:39 PM	#3
Antmeister Pro Starter Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: At the corner of Beat Street and Electric Avenue	Dola.... Actually I should thank you. __________________ "I'm ready to bury the hatchet, but don't fuck with me" - Schmidty "Box me once, shame on Skydog. Box me twice. Shame on me. Box me 3 times, just fucking ban my ass...." - stevew

08-10-2006, 08:20 PM	#9
Bearcat729 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio	From Wikipedia about the episode that was on last night and will air again on Saturday Diet Coke and Mentos This is the first segment not to be assigned a "Busted", "Plausible" or "Confirmed" rating, as there was no "myth" to be proved or disproved. The tests done by Adam and Jamie were done simply to dissect the process and determine what actually makes a so-called Diet Coke geyser. Question Why do Diet Coke and Mentos make a geyser? Results It is mostly because the (uncolored/unglazed version of) Mentos provides nucleation sites for the dissolved carbon dioxide in the Diet Coke to escape as a gas. Other active ingredients in the reaction include aspartame (artificial sweetener), potassium benzoate (preservative), and caffeine in the Diet Coke; and gum arabic and gelatin in the Mentos. The MythBusters also set a new record for the cola geyser at just over 30 feet by using a nozzle. They extended it to 34 feet by using rock salt, which is even more porous and hence provides even more nucleation sites per area than Mentos. Adam and Jamie also created homemade pyrotechnics using water, liquid soap and methane; smoke bombs from saltpeter and sugar; demonstrated a way to remove Pringles chips from their container by using hydrogen gas; and created a concussion bomb with dry ice and a 2-litre soda bottle. It's mentioned at the end of the epiode Adam would like to try out more improvoised explovives in another episode. __________________ Bearcat729 on XBox Live and PSN Last edited by Bearcat729 : 08-10-2006 at 08:26 PM.

08-11-2006, 07:05 AM	#14
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Mmmmm....Kari. drools __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

08-11-2006, 08:43 AM	#17
rkmsuf Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2001	The people talking about the actual experiment fascinate me. __________________ "Don't you have homes?" -- Judge Smales

08-10-2006, 07:58 PM	#6
saldana Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bethlehem, Pa	awesome experiments...i was a bit distracted, who was the girl again. seriously though, was she actually dropping mentos into the soda or just using the wrapper because it was a convenient size for the neck of a soda bottle? cuz that was cool and i want to do it at a party i am going to saturday

08-10-2006, 08:39 PM	#12
Shkspr College Benchwarmer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Amarillo, TX	It takes a lot of Mentos and Diet Coke to make up for the lack of bosoms.

08-11-2006, 08:39 AM	#16
Toddzilla Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Burke, VA	I watched the video, but didn't see any Mentos or Diet Coke...

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