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Can Super Glue Actually Turn A Hotel Room Upside Down? | MythBusters
The MythBusters team tests the strength of super adhesive, using it to lift a car and glue an entire room's furniture to the ceiling. They also investigate whether super adhesive can act as a makeshift seatbelt in a car crash.
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Super adhesive, often known as cyanoacrylate, is a common household item, but its true strength is often underestimated. The MythBusters team embarked on a series of experiments to push this powerful glue to its limits, testing its ability to withstand immense weight, defy gravity, and even act as a life-saving device.
The Science Behind the Stick
Before diving into the myths, the team provided a quick lesson on how super adhesive works. Unlike traditional two-part epoxies, super adhesive utilizes hydroxide ions present in the air as its hardening agent. When the glue is exposed to air, these ions trigger a chemical reaction, forming long, strong molecular chains that harden almost instantly. This unique chemistry is what gives super adhesive its impressive strength.
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- One Drop, Hundreds of Pounds
- Lifting a Car with Seven Drops
- An Upside-Down Hotel Room
- The Super Adhesive Seatbelt
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