Over at the wonderful Wikipedia, I found just the thing I was looking for: a clear list of the myths that have been tested on the Discovery Channel show “Mythbusters”, and what the results were. Some of the most interesting to me:

• Using a cell phone at the gas station won’t cause an explosion. a charge from a person might though.
• Peeing on an electric fence can electrocute you. (because you’re so close to it)
• Cola works really good to clean chrome and pennies
• Daddy-long-legs spiders can bite through your skin, but aren’t poisonous
• Tomato juice only masks a skunks smell. The best working formula:
  • 1 U.S. Quart (approx 1 litre) of 3% hydrogen peroxide
  • 1/4 cup (approx 45ml) baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon (approx 5ml) liquid soap
• A jawbreaker will explode when put into a microwave
• Any continuous sound will help plants grow (not just talking)
• Over 20 feet, a toy car will beat a Dodge Viper in a race, but over 1/4 mile, the Viper wins no contest
• a fire extinguisher will cool a 6-pack of beer in 3 seconds
• Driving while on a cell phone is just as dangerous as driving drunk
• Hiding under 3 feet of water will stop high-velocity bullets, under 8 feet will stop lower velocity ones
• A gas tank will not explode if shot with a regular bullet
• The ‘5-second-rule’ is not effective in food dropped ont he floor
• The toilet seat is the cleanest place int he house, and a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a humans
• Vodka will eliminate odor from feet
• Driving with the tailgate down on a truck actually increases drag