If you’ve watched the Discovery Channel’s “MythBusters,” you know that on occasion the show deals with what might be called risk-management issues.
For example, the show has explored such compelling questions as: When faced with a shark attack, is it a good idea to punch the animal in the nose? And, can a fire extinguisher be successfully used to defend against a flame thrower? The show either confirms or busts the myths, depending on the results of several, often explosive, tests.
