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President Obama to appear on an episode of "Mythbusters"

As part of his effort to emphasize the value of science education for kids, President Obama announced that he'll be appearing on Mythbusters, the Discovery Channel show that debunks all sorts of urban legends and movie myths. (I guess this means my hope that he'll appear on River Monsters is dashed?) The exact details aren't out yet — the White House should be posting them online later today — but we do know what myth he'll be helping to bust. From the New York Times:

According to the Caucus Blog, the show’s producers say the segment revolves around the legend that the Greek mathematician Archimedes helped destroy a Roman fleet during during the Siege of Syracuse by using the heat of the sun concentrated by an array of mirrors.

Okay! I mean, they busted that one already (I think they might have even done it twice?), and it's one of the more implausible ones out there (seriously, ancient Greeks and Romans lied so much), but the show has repeated myths before. Maybe someone wrote in with a point of contention?

Here's a clip from the last time they tackled this one. No Obama, of course, but just switch out one of those girls for our Commander-In-Chief:

Comments ( 11 )

How about busting the myth that we was born in America? After all, he's really a secret muslim kenyan! (Just kidding!)

Moops commented on Oct 18 10 at 10:18 am

If there was a show called "Movebusters", he could debunk the myth that he's an oreo by busting out some fresh top rocks, maybe a handspin and some scissor hops, hell, maybe even do a turtle. Shit would be fly.

bearman33 commented on Oct 18 10 at 10:43 am

Maybe they can tackle the myth that the Tea Party actually has an idea of what they plan to accomplish if they come to power.

meh commented on Oct 18 10 at 12:17 pm

I thought it was lowering taxes, reducing the debt and federal budget deficit, reducing wasteful spending, deporting African-Americans back to Africa, and increasing the supply of Lipton products?

bearman33 commented on Oct 18 10 at 2:58 pm

@bearman33: you're over-reaching. it's just the last two in your list that the TPs are targeting.

pabo commented on Oct 18 10 at 8:33 pm

what about a show were they (mythbusters) break the myth that he "Obama" is really an American????

texman55 commented on Oct 19 10 at 2:00 pm

Well, Obama may be smarter than Archimedes. The mathematician used mirrors only, Obama probably will add smoke!

miekbravley commented on Oct 19 10 at 2:18 pm

yes to all

switzerlandesque commented on Oct 19 10 at 2:30 pm

There is proof that Obama was born in america and there is proof that John Mccain wasn't(Mr wrinkles was born in panama)

texas is "special" commented on Oct 19 10 at 7:06 pm

Didn't they already do this "myth" on the show? I remember them trying it and it didn't work. Do they think that having a president on the show will change the outcome. Oprah won't be helping him this time.

lag80 commented on Oct 19 10 at 11:32 pm

I agree, they need to bust the myth that he is actually a United States Citizen!!!

Avitas1 commented on Oct 20 10 at 9:30 am

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