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Join Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman as they debunk, decode and demystify pop culture's most baffling urban myths and legends. Using modern-day science, they put each myth to the test, separating the real from the really out there. Myths Revisited At the request of fans, Adam and Jamie take a big, red pen and make a few corrections to some flawed experiments from earlier episodes. Scuba Diver Find out if an unsuspecting scuba diver can really be sucked out of the water by a fire fighting helicopter
and end up a in the middle of a forest fire. Plus, watch as Adam and Jamie debunk some of Hollywood's biggest myths. Ancient Death Ray First, the guys investigate whether ancient Greek scientist Archimedes really set fire to a Roman fleet using only mirrors and sunlight. Later, they try to find out just how protective bulletproof shields really are. Elevator of Death If an elevator suddenly falls, can you save yourself by jumping just before it hits bottom? This sounds like a job for Buster. Also, the guys try to build a homemade levitation machine. Beat the Radar Detector The guys test which radar-busting tricks are true, including hanging a disco ball from the rearview mirror. An old construction myth says a man holding a piece of plywood was carried out of a building by a gust of wind and fell several stories
only to be swept back into a lower floor. Quicksand The MythBusters tackle Tarzan's greatest ally – quicksand – and soon find themselves over their heads in this latest experiment. Plus, the guys test what happens when a hairdryer meets a bathtub full of water. Exploding Jawbreaker Can a heated jawbreaker be more than just a sweet treat? The guys look into this explosive myth. In another experiment, Adam and Jamie wonder if it's possible to through a standard playing card fast enough to inflict bodily harm. Ping Pong Rescue The MythBusters try to raise a sunken boat with thousands of ping pong balls in their most bizarre experiment yet. Scottie, Tori & Kari try to answer a question raised by countless Hollywood movies – how many balloons does it take to lift a three year-old child off the ground? Boom-Lift Catapult Buster lends a hand, but can he overcome the raw power of a 30,000-pound piece of machinery – or will the boom-lift turn into the ultimate medieval catapult? Jamie and Adam investigate the most fuel-efficient way to keep cool in the car – turning on the A/C or opening the windows. Exploding House Armed with roach foggers, the guys visit an abandoned apartment building to see if toxic fumes and bug bombs will prove to be an explosive combination. Plus, learn how tough it is to find a needle in a haystack and if talking to your plants really perks them up. Ming Dynasty Astronaut Buster helps investigate the myth of the ancient Chinese "astronaut" who launched himself into space. Adam and Jamie play mad scientists in the quest for the modern world's most elusive goal: free energy.
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