He’s wasting his time. The intrepid marionettes of “Stingray” solved the mystery back in th 60’s. Here’s the proof:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjPwSRGqhXY
I found this in the Internet so I know it’s true.
So much for Arthur C. (Graeme Garden) Clarke’s explanation starting at 1:40 or so...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl8SRrlbbN0