World Report: December 8, 2006 Vol. 12 Iss. 12
- This Issue:
- Table of Contents
- Cover Story
- Cover Story - Spanish Version
- Mini-Lesson
- Comprehension Quiz
- Teacher's Guide and Worksheets
5 Questions for Jamie Hyneman
1Who came up with the idea for the show?
A Our producer. He thought that people like Adam and me who made special effects for a living would be good at re-creating urban legends.
2How do you choose the topics you feature on the show?
A We want to look at things that we can actually test using science. A good myth usually has some element of truth in it.
3 Where do you get your ideas?
A We get a lot of them from people who e-mail us, books and websites.
4 Some myths turn out to be true! Any really surprising ones?
A That dynamite is good at cleaning out the inside of cement trucks. Even though it's definitely not recommended!
5 You recently came out with a kids' book about myth busting. Why did you write it?
A The show is about science, problem-solving and being creative. If kids look at what we do and develop a love of science and creative thinking, then the world will be a better place.
