Reply #15: The sprinklers were mounted above. [View All]

As I recall, they used an old airplane hanger with an elaborate sprinkler system they built suspended from the ceiling and colored water to show the spread of water on the white overalls.

I'm no scientist (well, I'm a computer scientist) but they do a pretty good job applying the scientific method to prove or debunk myths. They're pretty careful about measurements too. As I recall they wore one of those kinky rubber suits underneath the coveralls to avoid any sweat or absorption of the water.

I think they have a team that sits down beforehand and asks "What kind of email are we going to get shooting holes in our methodology?" then they set out to fill the gaps.