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Obama to Appear on “Mythbusters”
The New York Times ^

Posted on 10/18/2010 10:34:04 AM PDT by mandaladon

For a president under siege, maybe this could help.

In an episode of “Mythbusters” on the Discovery Channel to be shown on Dec. 8, President Obama will help determine whether the Greek scientist Archimedes really set fire to an invading Roman fleet using only mirrors and the reflected rays of the sun.

Legend has it that during the Siege of Syracuse, circa 214 B.C., Archimedes destroyed the enemy ships with fire, the result of a “heat ray” involving a series of mirrors set up on the coast. But the question has long remained: Did it really happen that way?

“Mythbusters” has already tried to test this myth. In 2006, with the help of some students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the show declared the myth “busted” because it took far too long for any reflected light to ignite a fire on a distant ship.

But apparently, Mr. Obama wants them to try again.

“Did Greek scientist and polymath Archimedes set fire to an invading Roman fleet using only mirrors and the reflected rays of the sun?” a press release for the show asks. “Will Adam and Jamie be able to pull this off, or will they have to report back to the president that they failed?”

(Excerpt) Read more at thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: archimedes; discoverychannel; godsgravesglyphs; mythbusters; obamam; politics; science; siegeofsyracuse
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Maybe Barry wants to use a heat ray to destroy Republicans.
1 posted on 10/18/2010 10:34:07 AM PDT by mandaladon
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To: mandaladon

The Three Ring Circus continues...


2 posted on 10/18/2010 10:35:36 AM PDT by BocoLoco
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To: mandaladon

They have already done that twice...


3 posted on 10/18/2010 10:36:16 AM PDT by ltc8k6
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To: mandaladon

Appearing as himself, or playing the part of “Buster”?


4 posted on 10/18/2010 10:37:06 AM PDT by Keith in Iowa (FR Class of 1998 | TV News is an oxymoron. | MSNBC = Moonbats Spouting Nothing But Crap.)
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To: ltc8k6

I thought maybe they were trying to bust the myth that he’s actually an American.


5 posted on 10/18/2010 10:37:34 AM PDT by 2Jedismom
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To: ltc8k6

Maybe Adam and Jamie can solve the myth of the long form!


6 posted on 10/18/2010 10:37:56 AM PDT by catman67
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To: mandaladon

I thought they were going to investigate Obama’s birthplace...


7 posted on 10/18/2010 10:37:56 AM PDT by MichaelNewton
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To: Keith in Iowa

It’s their first autobiography.


8 posted on 10/18/2010 10:38:02 AM PDT by mynameisjohngalt
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To: mandaladon

maybe they can figure out the myth of his birth certificate!


9 posted on 10/18/2010 10:38:29 AM PDT by ColdOne (GOP. Gutless Old Politicians :^)).....Tolerance for thee but none for me)
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To: mandaladon

Plausible.


10 posted on 10/18/2010 10:39:02 AM PDT by crusty old prospector
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To: Keith in Iowa

Maybe he’s trying to disspell the myth that he’s not an American. Or, that he’s really the President. We can only wish that we’re all in some bad dream.


11 posted on 10/18/2010 10:39:47 AM PDT by 12Gauge687 (Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice)
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To: mandaladon

Is this going to involve golfing?


12 posted on 10/18/2010 10:43:04 AM PDT by Last Dakotan
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To: Keith in Iowa

No he will play the Myth


13 posted on 10/18/2010 10:43:19 AM PDT by Bruinator (God is Great.... Beer is good.... Muzzies are.........?)
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To: mandaladon

Lots of myths Barry is peddling that need to be busted....


14 posted on 10/18/2010 10:46:56 AM PDT by Tzimisce (No thanks. We have enough government already. - The Tick)
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To: mandaladon

Is this for real? The president on the Discovery Channel?


15 posted on 10/18/2010 10:49:27 AM PDT by proud American in Canada (my former tagline "We can, and we will prevail" doesn't fit with the usurper's goals.)
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LOL, all of you, for the jokes about his citizenship/birthplace. Freepers are quick! :)


16 posted on 10/18/2010 10:53:28 AM PDT by proud American in Canada (my former tagline "We can, and we will prevail" doesn't fit with the usurper's goals.)
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To: 12Gauge687
Barry is a legend in his own mind !
17 posted on 10/18/2010 10:56:40 AM PDT by mandaladon
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To: mandaladon

Wait a minute...

I saw them attempt to prove this death ray thingy and it worked, sort of,

If Barry shows up, I will never watch their show or syndications.

I don’t think they understand where their audience is, politically, these days.

But, there it is.


18 posted on 10/18/2010 10:57:27 AM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously... You'll never live through it.)
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To: Keith in Iowa

If he plays the role of Buster then this show will be my favorite..... ever.


19 posted on 10/18/2010 10:58:31 AM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously... You'll never live through it.)
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To: crusty old prospector

Lamo....


20 posted on 10/18/2010 10:59:15 AM PDT by Vendome (Don't take life so seriously... You'll never live through it.)
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