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Every long episode from MythBusters, read in minutes: the key takeaways, the chapters, and a digest of the whole conversation. Welcome to the official home of MythBusters! The legendary science show where Hollywood special effects experts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman put the world's most popular myths, urban legends, and movie moments to the ultimate test. With explosions, engineering, and relentless cu…
Would Driving Through A Glass Pane Actually Hurt Anyone? | MythBusters
The MythBusters tackle two movie myths involving cars and crashes: can two workmen carrying a pane of glass escape injury when a car drives through it, and can a truck plow through a traffic jam without stopping?
Does The Chemistry In Breaking Bad Actually Hold Up? | MythBusters
MythBusters takes on the science of Breaking Bad, testing whether hydrofluoric acid can dissolve a body in a bathtub and if mercury fulminate can create a room-destroying explosion.
The Myth That Started MythBusters Gets Settled On Their 10th Anniversary | MythBusters
Mythbusters celebrates its 10th anniversary by revisiting the infamous JATO rocket car myth, which they previously failed to bust. This time, they're pulling out all the stops to definitively prove or disprove the legend.
Should You Really Stand In A Doorway During An Earthquake? | MythBusters
The MythBusters investigate whether standing in a doorway is the safest place to be during an earthquake. They build a giant shake table and test the myth on different types of houses.
Are Hand Dryers Really Cleaner Than Paper Towels? | MythBusters
MythBusters investigates the hygiene of public restrooms, testing whether hand dryers are less sanitary than paper towels and which toilet stall is the cleanest.
Should You Change Lanes Or Stay Put In Heavy Traffic? | MythBusters
The MythBusters tackle the age-old question of whether lane weaving in heavy traffic actually saves time or if it's better to stick to one lane. They conduct multiple experiments to determine the most efficient and least stressful way to commute.
Is Working 30 Hours Straight Better Than Taking Short Naps? | MythBusters
The MythBusters tackle the myth of "Crab Nap," investigating whether short, frequent naps can improve performance during long periods of wakefulness, similar to how crab fishermen operate. They also test the indestructibility of a crab pot against explosives.
Do Women Have Better Observation Skills Than Men? | MythBusters
The MythBusters team tackles three gender-based myths: multitasking, observation skills, and parallel parking. They put men and women to the test in a series of challenges to see if the stereotypes hold true.
Should "Throwing Like A Girl" Really Be An Insult? | MythBusters
MythBusters tackles the age-old playground taunt "You throw like a girl" by conducting a series of experiments to determine if there's a measurable difference in how men and women throw a ball.
Is It True That IndyCar Drivers Lose Up To 10 Pounds In One Race? | MythBusters
The MythBusters investigate the claim that IndyCar drivers can lose up to 10 pounds of body weight during a three-hour race due to extreme exertion and perspiration.
Could A Human Actually Outrun An IndyCar In A 30-Foot Sprint? | MythBusters
MythBusters tackles two IndyCar-related myths: whether a man can outrun an IndyCar over a short distance, and if an IndyCar's aerodynamics can lift a manhole cover.
Can You Really Deter Snakes Using Household Items? | MythBusters
The MythBusters tackle a series of viewer-suggested animal deterrents, testing their effectiveness against cats, snakes, and even a grizzly bear. They explore whether common household items and natural remedies can truly keep unwanted wildlife at bay.
Can Two People Really Share Driving A Car Like In The Movies? | MythBusters
Adam and Jamie test Hollywood car chase clichés, including cooperative driving, shooting while driving, swapping seats, and ejecting a dead body from a moving car.
Can Hypermiling Techniques Really Double Your Car's Fuel Efficiency? | MythBusters
The Mythbusters investigate hypermiling techniques to see if they can double a car's fuel efficiency.
Could A Motorcycle Skim The Surface Of Water At High Speed? | MythBusters
MythBusters Jamie and Adam test the myth of whether a motorcycle can ride on water, starting with RC bikes and progressing to full-scale attempts.
Does The Smell Of Fear Actually Exist? | MythBusters
The MythBusters investigate whether humans emit a detectable 'smell of fear' when scared, collecting sweat samples under both exercise and fear-inducing conditions to test if a human nose can sniff out the difference.
Can Infrasound Really Make A Place Feel Haunted? | MythBusters
Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman from MythBusters tackle two Halloween-themed myths: the existence of a "fear frequency" that makes places seem haunted, and the cinematic ease of disposing of a dead body.
Can You Actually Ride A Rocket Powered Surfboard? | MythBusters
The Mythbusters tackle the legend of the rocket-powered surfboard, attempting to recreate a 20 mph, 30-second ride across a flat lake using various rocket configurations.
Could Leo Have Actually Survived The Titanic Floating Door Scene? | MythBusters
The MythBusters tackle an internet sensation from none other than James Cameron, who wants them to test whether Jack and Rose could have both survived on the floating door in Titanic.
Can Balloons Actually Protect You In A Car Crash? | MythBusters
The MythBusters investigate whether a car full of party balloons can act as an improvised airbag in a head-on collision.
Can the Shape Of A Trench Save A Soldier's Life In An Explosion? | MythBusters
MythBusters investigates a World War I myth about German trenches being dug with precise 90-degree angles to mitigate the impact of mortar blast waves.
Can You Make Real Ammunition Out Of Human Teeth? | MythBusters
The Mythbusters investigate whether human teeth can be used as viable, untraceable bullets that fool forensic pathologists. They test the accuracy, penetration, and forensic detectability of tooth and bone bullets fired from various firearms.
What Is Actually The Fastest Way To Board An Airplane? | MythBusters
MythBusters Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman tackle the frustratingly slow process of airline boarding, testing various methods to see if there's a faster, more efficient, and more satisfying way to get passengers onto a plane.
The Mythbusters Cannon Test That Accidentally Made The News | MythBusters
The MythBusters investigate a 15th-century myth about stone cannonballs. They test whether stone cannonballs could inflict similar damage to cast iron ones and shatter on impact, preventing reuse by the enemy.