Ages ago I mentioned here the Mythbusters episode where they destroyed a CD by spinning it way too fast (23,000 RPM). Since 2005 video equipment has gotten a great deal better. The Slow Mo Guys have a video out with them shattering CDs by spinning them too fast, and filming at up to 170,000 frames per second!
Enjoy:
Love it… will have to look at more of their work!
Definitely a case of toys for the boys.
Completely off topic, but it reminds me a little of the Jet Powered Beer Cooler – again a case of boy(s) with too much time on their hands.
http://www.asciimation.co.nz/beer/