MythBusters: Alcatraz Escape and Other Myths

What was the main goal of the MythBusters in the episode?

• To investigate paranormal activities in Alcatraz

• To find hidden treasure on Alcatraz Island

• To escape from Alcatraz using a raft made of raincoats

• To prove that ducks can fly

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What materials did the MythBusters use to create the raft?

• Wood and nails

• Cardboard and glue

• Plastic bottles and duct tape

• Raincoats and contact cement

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According to the myth, what did Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers use to escape from Alcatraz?

• Swimming across the bay without any aid

• A raft made of raincoats

• A stolen boat

• A tunnel they dug for months

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What was the outcome of the MythBusters' attempt to escape from Alcatraz?

• The raft sank immediately

• They successfully made it to the Marin Headlands

• They were caught by the coast guard

• They gave up halfway through

What myth about ducks did the MythBusters investigate?

• A duck's quack doesn't echo

• Ducks can't fly at night

• Ducks are afraid of water

• A duck's quack can be heard miles away

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What did the MythBusters conclude about the duck's quack myth?

• The myth is true

• The myth is false; a duck's quack does echo

• The results were inconclusive

• Ducks can't quack

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What other myth did the MythBusters explore in the episode?

• The Bermuda Triangle mysteries

• The existence of Bigfoot

• Aliens living among us

• Mind control chips implanted at the Red Cross

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What was the result of the mind control chip investigation?

• The government confiscated their findings

• The myth was busted

• They were unable to conclude due to interference

• They found chips in their arms

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How did the MythBusters test the mind control chip myth?

• Using a stud finder on their arms

• Consulting with a psychic

• By scanning their bodies with a metal detector

• Undergoing MRI scans

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What did the MythBusters use to simulate human tissue in their experiments?

• Silicone

• A special gel that replicates human tissue

• Plastic

• Gelatin