Video: MythBusters challenge
Adam Savage (right) and Jamie Hyneman investigate urban legends for a living (Image: Discovery Channel)
Can a lead balloon fly? Can tooth fillings pick up radio stations? Each week millions watch and , aka the , test urban legends on their Discovery Channel TV show. Peter Aldhous joined them on set in San Francisco to find out how these special-effects wizards became standard-bearers for TV science
Which of the myths you’ve worked on have given you the most satisfaction?
Jamie Hyneman: A favourite is when we investigated whether a can fly.…
