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Kari, Tory, and Grant investigate whether a woman's bra size influences tip size.

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Storm in a D-Cup

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Jamie and Adam play the video game Fruit Ninja in real life (with a sword AND a chainsaw) to see how real life stacks up against the game. Because that's what they do.

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The Fruit Ninja Experiment

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Mythbusters has had a lot of explosions. So you can bask in their pyrotechnic glory, enjoy this mashup set to the 1812 Overture.

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Explosive Overture

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Is it really possible for falling glass to cleave a person in half? Jamie and Adam attempt to test the myth of the glass guillotine.

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The Folly of Falling Glass

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Are laser blasters really lasers? Adam calculates the speed of blaster bolts to find out.

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Let's Talk Laser Blasters

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Jamie and Adam put the myth of higher ground to the test in this epic lightsaber battle.

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Lightsaber Duel

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Were Kari, Grant and Tori surprised by their results How did they feel about wasting so much wine?

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In video games, when you shoot an oil or propane tank, it blows up ... is this gaming baloney? Kari, Tory and Grant answer your Gas Room Boom questions.

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Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman admit they missed something BIG in this episode. See what it is (and know that they're sorry).

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Ancient Chinese warriors really wore armor made from paper? Yes. Yes, they did.

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Slow-mo In Action

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You may be impressed that Jamie Hyneman was able to dodge a Hollywood blank from 500 yards away ... but he wasn't.

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MythBusters Invasion

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MythBusters Invasion

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Could an on-fire wine truck start shooting out corks? Domaine Carneros Winery's Eileen Crane gives Kari Byron her expert opinion.

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To put the flaming-reel myth to the test, Tory, Kari and Grant got up at the crack of dawn. See what greeted them when they arrived at Fisherman Wharf in this deleted scene.

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Did Kari Byron enjoy torturing Tory Belleci and Grant Imahara during the Don't Drive Angry test? Yeah. Kinda.

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The myth of a car surviving a drive under a semi seemed simple. The set-up was simple. But getting it to work? Not simple. Not simple at all.

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Shock and Uhhhh

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We’re putting Deflategate to the test! Do slightly deflated footballs give players an edge?

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Are Deflated Balls Actually Easier to Catch?

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A new generation is eager to carry on the tradition of busting myths wide open; but they’ll have to earn it. Search candidates will face a variety of mental, physical and skills tests; this video explains how it all works.

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How MythBusters: The Search Works

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Is it possible to fling a passenger out the side of a car, a la Fast and Furious style? Red Team is putting this myth to the test!

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Building a Non-Rocket Powered Ejection seat

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In an attempt to build a non-rocket powered ejection seat, Blue Team placed pre-pressurized air cannons in a car. Let’s just say… Buster wanted out. ASAP.

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Buster’s Early Ejection

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Look at Buster go!

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Fast and Furious Slow Motions

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Will they be able to pull it off? Are they fast and furious enough?

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The Contestants Discuss Their First Myth

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Our host is the science editor for Nerdist.com and a huge MythBusters fan. Kyle has credited the show as the reason he changed his career path from engineer to science communicator. For him, being a part of the legacy is an honor.

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Can you paint your house with explosives? We really, REALLY want this to be plausible.

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This Myth Won’t Die

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MythBusters: The Search isn’t just a reality show. It’s an honor to carry on the MythBusters torch. It’s showcasing a way of life for these contestants.

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MythBusters: The Search - This is Why

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After the first round of myth testing, we say goodbye to contestant Sarah.

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Ejector Seat: Elimination

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At the end of the second week of MythBusters: The Search, it’s time to say goodbye to Ben. He had the build skills, but lacked the communication skills.

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Paint Explosion: Elimination

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See what the contestants first reaction is to testing a myth that has been tested twice before. Will they get the same conclusion as Adam and Jamie?

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Do The Contestants Think They Can Paint a Room with Explosives?

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Can you paint a wall with explosives? No, but the myth testing sure is gorgeous!

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Explosive Paint Slow Motions

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The myth states that people become more creative when they’re drunk or tipsy. Alcohol lowers inhibitions and increases confidence, so is there a connection to art?

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Does Drinking Make You More Creative?

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