This is a Mythbusters special. The myth says that there were three convicts on Alcatraz, Frank Morris and the Anglin brothers, and they built an inflatable raft from over 50 rubber raincoats.
The authorities say that they were headed for Angel Island and some of their personal belongings ended up near there. They were assumed to have drowned.
However, the Mythbusters tested their belief, which was that the inmates were smart enough to have used the tides to get to the Marin Headlands instead.
This is somewhat relevant to Physics as it plays on the principles of wind speed and direction, not to mention density. Admittedly it does not really have much to do with electricity. For that one, I am tracking down the Benjamin Franklin myth.
This is Part 1. I shall post Part 2 and 3 separately. Enjoy!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MythBusters_(2003_season)#Escape_From_Alcatraz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZI76hEkZRE
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