Myth: Can a person be electrocuted by urinating on the third rail? Result: Busted!

Reference: In the episode "Barrel of Bricks," (2003, Ep. 6) the MythBusters used ballistics gel dummy rigged with a urination valve and electric release that would trigger with exposure to current. Even wetting the feet and removing shoes failed to trigger the release, due to the urine stream failing to stay laminar and solid enough to complete a circuit. A larger valve failed to create a solid stream, but setting the dummy unrealistically close to the rail finally succeeded.

Inventory Description: This lot consists of one blueprint drawn by Adam Savage with title drawn by Jamie Hyneman and signed by Adam Savage and Kari Byron with one MythBusters Team signed poster print. Blueprint exhibits some small rips on the edges, but remains in good condition.

For certain lots in the auction, including this one, a single photo has been used to represent the signed poster in multiple different auction lots that are extremely similar. The poster in this lot is nearly identical to the one pictured, though it may have minor differences in wear to the one photographed. All specific lots are available for in-person viewing at Propstore's offices by appointment.

Dimensions: 49" x 49" (124.5cm x 124.5cm)

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100% of the Hammer Price proceeds from this auction will be donated to the Grant Imahara STEAM Foundation.

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