Creator
MythBusters summaries
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…
Will A Taser And Pepper Spray Turn Into A Fireball? | MythBusters | S6 E15 | Full Episode
MythBusters tests if stun guns and pepper spray create fireballs and if 400 rockets can launch a human. Results are plausible for fireballs with specific conditions, but the human rocket launch is busted.
International Intrigue | MythBusters
MythBusters tests movie myths: a gas leak explosion, blue ice from airplane toilets, and spy car weapons. Many movie stunts are scientifically implausible or require extreme circumstances.
Explosive Beginnings | MythBusters
Mythbusters tests explosive decompression myths from movies, finding that small holes in planes are not dangerous, but large ones can be.
Myths That Sparked Bigger Questions | Mythbusters
Mythbusters explores myths about lightning attraction to metal, duck quack echoes, and survival in the stomach. They found body jewelry doesn't attract lightning and duck quacks have distinct sound profiles.
The Most Dramatic Final Results | Mythbusters
MythBusters explores physics and psychology myths, revealing that contagious yawning is confirmed and lightning strikes can indeed be fatal when using modern phones or showering.
Can Salsa And Explosives Really Bust You Out Of Trouble? | MythBusters | S6 E26 | Full Episode
MythBusters tests superhero movie physics, revealing that explosions won't launch bulldozers and elevators can't cleanly cut cars in half.
Futuristic Follies | MythBusters
Mythbusters explores the science of implosions caused by pressure differentials and tests the viability of gummy bears and poop as rocket fuel, concluding both are plausible but inefficient.
Can A Giant Slip-And-Slide Launch You Through The Air? | MythBusters | S6 E14 | Full Episode
Mythbusters tests a viral video of a giant slip-and-slide launch and a delivery company's myth about right-turn-only routes for fuel efficiency.
When The Data Spoke Loud And Clear | Mythbusters
Experiments reveal static electricity is the primary ignition risk at gas stations, not cell phones, and debunked the myth of a penny causing fatal damage.
Can Duct Tape Stop A Car And Hold A Bridge? | MythBusters | S6 E13 | Full Episode
MythBusters tests the limits of duct tape, building a bridge and attempting to stop a car with it, revealing its surprising strength and limitations.
Experiments That Redefined The Original Myth | Mythbusters
Mythbusters explored extreme forces and unusual physics, revealing that complex systems often defy initial expectations and require iterative experimentation to understand.
Myths That Turned Into Engineering Marvels | Mythbusters
Mythbusters explores "pyramid power", the physics of bullets underwater, and the feasibility of a "border slingshot". Science debunks myths and reveals surprising truths about physics.
When Engineering Became The Real Challenge | Mythbusters
Mythbusters explores the contagiousness of yawning and the physics of explosions and cooling, highlighting the importance of consistent methodology and simplicity in engineering.
The Most Creative Test Setups | Mythbusters
MythBusters demonstrates creative test setups revealing the complexities behind myths involving bullets, fire, suction, and survival in extreme conditions.
Testing Traditional Tales | MythBusters
Mythbusters tests the feasibility of a 100-mile Confederate rocket and the "finger in a gun barrel" myth, finding both busted. They also explore fuel efficiency and seasickness remedies.
How Far Will People Go In The Name Of Pain Science? | MythBusters | S6 E12 | Full Episode
MythBusters explores pain tolerance, finding women tolerate pain better than men, redheads do not have lower pain tolerance, and swearing increases pain tolerance by 30%.
Experiments That Had Everyone Holding Their Breath | Mythbusters
Mythbusters tackles explosive myths, the elusive brown note, and ingenious prison escapes, revealing surprising truths about sound, combustion, and corrosion.
Can A Barroom Bottle Really Break Your Skull? | MythBusters | S6 E10 | Full Episode
MythBusters tests if empty bottles cause more damage than full ones and if historically accurate leather cannons were viable, finding full bottles worse for concussions/fractures and leather cannons ineffective.
High-Flying Myths | MythBusters
MythBusters tests JATO rockets on a car and the Pop Rocks & soda explosion myth, revealing surprising scientific realities behind popular legends.
What Is The Ultimate Spy Car Escape Plan? | MythBusters | S6 E09 | Full Episode
MythBusters tests spy car evasion tactics like road spikes, smoke screens, and oil slicks, revealing their real-world effectiveness and limitations in high-speed chases.
Will Diving Underwater Save You From A Massive Blast? | MythBusters | S6 E08 | Full Episode
MythBusters tested if diving underwater protects from blasts and if phone books can bulletproof a car. Diving offers protection from smaller blasts, and phone books can stop handgun rounds, but not high-powered ones.
Could A Thrown Drink Cup Smash Through A Windshield? | MythBusters | S6 E07 | Full Episode
MythBusters tests if a thrown drink cup can kill, and if movie action heroes can truly hang from helicopters. Results reveal windshield design protects drivers, and hanging skills are not as glamorous as Hollywood portrays.
Can A Bullet Really Bend Back On Its Shooter? | MythBusters | S6 E06 | Full Episode
MythBusters tested if a bullet can ricochet three times to kill a shooter and if a conifer can be used as a catapult. The bullet myth was busted, but a modified tree catapult succeeded.
Are Everyday Objects Dirtier Than A Toilet Seat? | MythBusters | S6 E05 | Full Episode
MythBusters tested myths about rat urine on soda cans and cars skipping across lakes. Everyday items are generally cleaner than assumed, and cars can skip water under specific conditions.