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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…
When Science Completely Defied Expectations | Mythbusters
Mythbusters reveals the science behind common myths, highlighting that learning is an adventure and even failures offer valuable lessons.
Lead Balloon put to the test! | MythBusters | S4 E27 | Full Episode
MythBusters tests if blind driving is possible, if golfers attract lightning, and if explosions sink putts, revealing surprising truths about teamwork and physics.
Blind Driving put to the test! | MythBusters | S4 E26 | Full Episode
MythBusters tests movie myths about landing planes and skydiving, revealing that while a novice can land a plane with ATC guidance, mid-air conversations are impossible, but mid-air catch-up is plausible.
Airplane Hour Put To The Test! | MythBusters | S4 E25 | Full Episode
Mythbusters tests a Civil War steam-powered machine gun and the efficacy of polygraph and fMRI lie detectors, with surprising results for both.
Supernatural Showdowns | MythBusters
MythBusters tests myths about body jewelry and lightning, tree cannons, breathalyzers, and zombie survival, revealing surprising truths and busting common misconceptions.
Steam Machine Gun put to the test! | MythBusters | S4 E24 | Full Episode
MythBusters tested pirate myths: a rowboat submarine failed due to buoyancy, sand neckties are lethal in wet sand, and improvised cannon ammo like chains is devastatingly effective, while others fail.
Pirates - Part 2! put to the test! | MythBusters | S4 E23 | Full Episode
MythBusters tests "shooting fish in a barrel" and if elephants fear mice, revealing surprising truths about shockwaves and animal behavior.
Explosions That Went Further Than Planned | Mythbusters
Mythbusters Revealed showcases unseen footage and behind-the-scenes bloopers, highlighting the learning process and unexpected challenges in myth-busting.
Shooting Fish in a Barrel put to the test! | MythBusters | S4 E22 | Full Episode
MythBusters tests shocking claims: shooting fish in a barrel is less easy than it sounds, and elephants aren't afraid of mice—it's more complex than cartoons suggest.
Exploding Water Heater put to the test! | MythBusters | S4 E21 | Full Episode
MythBusters tests if neglected water heaters can explode like rockets and if friction or dragging jeans can cause fires, revealing myths are often overhyped.
Can a trail of vapor really ignite like in the movies? | MythBusters | S4 E20 | Full Episode
MythBusters tests fire, fuel leakage, and pyrotechnics myths to assess their cinematic believability and real-world plausibility.
Do myths evolve into bigger legends over time? | MythBusters | S4 E19 | Full Episode
MythBusters explores how myths evolve or get debunked, revealing that some legends persist despite scientific tests and evidence.
Could a hot bullet ignite or spark on impact? | MythBusters | S4 E18 | Full Episode
MythBusters tests if firearms in ovens can be lethal and debunks the red flag myth, showing that movement, not color, triggers bull charges.
Can superhero powers really work in real life? | MythBusters | S4 E17 | Full Episode
Mythbusters explores the practicality of superhero gadgets, finding that while some concepts like personal ascenders are theoretically possible, others like instant wall-penetrating grapples or ring-shaped skull scars are highly improbable in reality.
What happens when fans pick the myths? | MythBusters | S4 E16 | Full Episode
In this MythBusters viewer special, the team tests popular myths like sneezing with eyes open and car reverse stops with surprising results.
Baseball Special! | MythBusters | S4 E15 | Full Episode
MythBusters explores baseball myths, finding corked bats are less effective, humid balls travel shorter distances, sliding is faster than running, and a rising fastball is impossible.
Grenades And Guts? | MythBusters | S4 E14 | Full Episode
MythBusters tests Hollywood grenade heroism, self-hypnosis myths, and diet Coke plus Mentos to reveal what really happens with explosives, mind tricks, and reactions.
A Winter Special! | MythBusters | S4 E13 | Full Episode
MythBusters tests snowy myths: yodels, tongue-sticking, avalanche triggers, and driving backward on ice, revealing surprising scientific insights and safety implications.
Big Rig Myths? | MythBusters | S4 E12 | Full Episode
MythBusters tests big rig myths: tire explosion lethality, fuel savings from drafting, and the feasibility of high-speed truck-car ramps with expert experiments.
Western Myths? | MythBusters | S4 E11 | Full Episode
MythBusters tests Wild West myths: shooting hats off, breaking out of jail, and airbag dangers. Most are busted, revealing Hollywood embellishment.
Could ninjas actually do the things legends claim? | MythBusters | S4 E10 | Full Episode
MythBusters tested legendary ninja skills like walking on water, catching arrows, and stopping swords using modern science and custom-made rigs, busting many myths.
Does a truck weigh more when filled with birds? | MythBusters | S4 E09 | Full Episode
MythBusters tests if birds in a truck make it lighter when they take flight, revealing physics principles about weight, lift, and energy transfer. The experiments disprove the myth.
Can your voice really extinguish fire? | MythBusters | S4 E08 | Full Episode
MythBusters tested if sound waves and human voice can extinguish fire, revealing sound's pressure limits and illusions of hypnosis effects.
Do past myths hold up when retested? | MythBusters | S4 E07 | Full Episode
Mythbusters revisit fan-submitted myths, finding that cartoon physics rarely apply to real-world scenarios, especially with firearms and musical instruments.