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Paper Armor?

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

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

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Storm in a D-Cup

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.WWW

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The Fruit Ninja Experiment

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

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Explosive Overture

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.WWW

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The Folly of Falling Glass

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

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Let's Talk Laser Blasters

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

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Lightsaber Duel

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

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Dodge A BulletWWW

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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.WWW

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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).WWW

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

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Slow-mo In Action

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

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MythBusters InvasionWWW

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MythBusters Invasion

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

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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.WWW

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Adam and Jamie get into character and figure out whether the buoyancy of the wooden board would allow for both Jack and Rose to survive the freezing temperatures in Titanic.WWW

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Would Jack Survive if Rose Shared the Door?

Tory and Buster ride the rocket powered surf board on a still body of water. Hang ten!WWW

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Rocket Powered Surf Board

The gang puts two separate cars through rounds of performance tests. The catch? They’re running on moonshine instead of gasoline.WWW

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Driving on Moonshine

Jamie wants big boom, and he'll get one with this booze driven myth!WWW

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Exploding a Still

During an underwater explosion, is it safer to tread water or lie on your back? Adam and Jamie find out.WWW

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Floating on Your Back Can Save Your Life

Kari and the guys test a series of volunteers to examine their speed and accuracy when it comes to reading emotional cues.WWW

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Are Women Naturally Better at Reading Emotions?

Stranded on an island with just duct tape and plastic wrap, Jamie constructs a solar still to create drinkable water from condensation.WWW

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Can a Solar Still Generate Enough Fresh Water for Survival?

Using a bow drill is one of the most traditional ways to start a fire. It’s also one of the hardest ways.WWW

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How to Create a Fire Using Duct Tape

Desperate times call for desperate measures. Jamie shows how to spear fish using duct tape and sticks.WWW

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Jamie Goes Duct Tape Fishing

From hammocks to chess sets, Adam creates one swanky pad! It’s all the comforts of home on a deserted island!WWW

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Adam Savage Builds a Duct Tape Shelter

Despite having never surfed before, Jamie Hyneman decides to make a surfboard out of duct tape. It goes better than expected.WWW

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Duct Tape Surfboard

To escape a deserted island, Adam and Jamie build a boat completely out of duct tape and branches.WWW

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After seeing a viral video of a lizard running on water, the Mythbusters are dead set on replicating the lizard’s limbs to help a human do the same.WWW

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Recreating the Feet of the Jesus Lizard

Kari and the guys find out if a simple table can interrupt shockwaves and deflect the impact of a fatal explosion.WWW

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Can A Pine Table Save You from an Explosion?

In the Bourne movies, a magazine is shoved inside a toaster. 20 seconds later, it causes an explosion in the house. Could this happen in real life?WWW

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Testing the Bourne Toaster

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

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Explosive Overture