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The Myth

THIS MYTH WAS FEATURED IN...
Episode Title: Episode 8: Escape From Alcatraz, Duck Quack, Stud Finder

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 12/12/2007
Myth Title: Does a duck's quack echo?


Myth Description: The Mythbusters must test if a duck's quack really doesn't echo


MythBusters on the bust: Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage


Hypothesis:


Procedure/Experimental Design:


Results: A duck's quack does echo.


Conclusion:


Busted or Not Busted: Busted
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Highlights of the bust:

  • The test subjects were harmed in no way, and were given a safe home in a marina when their job was over.



Best quotes by the MythBusters:

  • "Quack, damn you!" - Jamie Hyneman, to a duck




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