The Deadly Power of Lawnmowers and Falling Glass: MythBusters Investigate

🌱Lawnmower blades can generate enough force to be lethal, comparable to a bullet from a pistol.

📐Falling glass from a building does not cleave people in half like a guillotine, but it can cause severe injury with its shattered chunks.

🧊Glass used in office buildings is tempered, designed to break into many small, non-lethal pieces.

🌬️Large panes of glass falling from great heights can still cause significant damage due to their weight and velocity.

🧪MythBusters perform experiments in controlled environments to understand the true potential danger of lawnmowers and falling glass.

Can a lawnmower actually kill someone?

—Yes, a lawnmower blade can generate enough force to be lethal, comparable to a bullet from a pistol.

Does falling glass from a building really cleave people in half?

—No, falling glass from buildings, although dangerous, does not cleave people in half. The glass used in office buildings is tempered and designed to break into small, non-lethal pieces.

Why do lawnmowers and falling glass pose a danger?

—Lawnmowers can project rocks with enough force to cause harm or even death. Falling glass, although tempered, can still cause serious injury due to its shattering into many small, sharp pieces.

How do MythBusters conduct their experiments?

—MythBusters perform experiments in controlled environments, testing different scenarios to understand the true potential danger of lawnmowers and falling glass.

Why is it important to study the lethal potential of lawnmowers and falling glass?

—Studying the lethal potential of lawnmowers and falling glass helps us understand the risks and enhance safety measures, preventing accidents and injuries.

02:02Lawnmower blades can deliver force comparable to a bullet, potentially causing harm or even death.

10:23Falling glass from a building does not cleave people in half like a guillotine, but it can cause severe injury with its shattered chunks.

15:55The glass used in office buildings is tempered and designed to break into many small, non-lethal pieces.