The cast of the television series ''

MythBusters ''MythBusters'' is a science entertainment television series created by Peter Rees (producer), Peter Rees and produced by Beyond International in Australia. The series premiered on the Discovery Channel on January 23, 2003. It was broadcast in ...

'' performs experiments to verify or debunk

urban legend Urban legend (sometimes modern legend, urban myth, or simply legend) is a genre of folklore concerning stories about an unusual (usually scary) or humorous event that many people believe to be true but largely are not. These legends can be e ...

old wives' tale An "old wives' tale" is a colloquial expression referring to spurious or superstitious claims. They can be said sometimes to be a type of urban legend, said to be passed down by older women to a younger generation. Such tales are considered super ...

s, and the like. This is a list of the various myths tested on the show, as well as the results of the experiments (the myth is busted, plausible, or confirmed).

Episode overview

Episode 70 – "''Hindenberg'' Mystery"

* Original air date: January 10, 2007

''Hindenburg'' Mystery

Crocodile Zig Zags

Episode 71 – "Pirate Special"

* Original air date: January 17, 2007 This was a double-length episode.

Cannonball vs. Shrapnel

Eye Patch

Knife Sail

Rum: Stain Remover?

Episode 72 – "Underwater Car"

* Original air date: January 24, 2007

Underwater Car

According to the

American Automobile Association American Automobile Association (AAA) is a federation of motor clubs throughout North America. AAA is a privately held not-for-profit national member association and service organization with over 60 million members in the United States and Cana ...

, an estimated 11,000 vehicles crashed into bodies of water in one year. The MythBusters tested various methods of escaping a sinking car—in this case, a

Ford Taurus The Ford Taurus is an automobile that was manufactured and marketed by the Ford Motor Company in the United States from 1985 to 2019. From 1985 to 2009, Ford marketed the Taurus alongside its rebadged variant, the Mercury Sable. Four generati ...

. Having confirmed the myth, Adam and Jamie expanded on the myth to determine in what situations and which methods of escaping the car are feasible. A person can escape a car that has fallen into the water... Adam and Jamie also proved that breaking the window is a viable way to escape a sinking car, if one has a suitable tool. Though breaking the window quickly floods the interior, Adam has to hold his breath for only a few seconds before climbing through the simulated "broken window" and surfacing. The broken window was simulated by installing a much stronger window motor, as removing broken glass from the swimming pool would have been a problem. A person can open a window in a submerged car by...

7 Paper Fold

Episode 73 – "Speed Cameras"

* Original air date: March 7, 2007

Speed Cameras

The MythBusters tested whether a

speed camera In kinematics, the speed (commonly referred to as ''v'') of an object is the magnitude of the change of its position over time or the magnitude of the change of its position per unit of time; it is thus a non-negative scalar quantity. Introdu ...

... The unofficial (Jamie Hyneman) test...

Exploding Nitro Patches

Nitroglycerin Nitroglycerin (NG) (alternative spelling nitroglycerine), also known as trinitroglycerol (TNG), nitro, glyceryl trinitrate (GTN), or 1,2,3-trinitroxypropane, is a dense, colorless or pale yellow, oily, explosive liquid most commonly produced by ...

is useful in treating heart and blood conditions, but it is also an unstable explosive. The Build Team tested the efficacy of labels warning not to use a

defibrillator Defibrillation is a treatment for life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, specifically ventricular fibrillation (V-Fib) and non-perfusing ventricular tachycardia (V-Tach). Defibrillation delivers a dose of electric current (often called a ''count ...

before removing any nitroglycerin patches.

Episode 74 – "Dog Myths"

* Original air date: March 14, 2007

Old Dogs, New Tricks

Following the old saying, Jamie and Adam see if they can teach an old dog new tricks.

Beat the Guard Dog

The Build Team tries to distract and get around a

guard dog A guard dog or watchdog is a dog used to watch for and guard people or property against unwanted human or animal intruders. A dog trained to attack intruders is known as an attack dog. History Dogs have been used as guardians since ancient ...

(in this case, a

German Shepherd The German Shepherd, also known in Britain as an Alsatian, is a German Dog breed, breed of working dog of medium to large size. The breed was developed by Max von Stephanitz using various Old German herding dogs, traditional German herding dog ...

named Eewan) by... Afterwards, the team tried to invent ways to get past Eewan. Overall, while a few methods managed to work, the guard dogs can be specifically trained to ignore certain distractions. Thus, overall, this myth was considered only plausible.

Foil the Bloodhound

The MythBusters see what it takes to shake a

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. A

bloodhound The bloodhound is a large scent hound, originally bred for hunting deer, wild boar, rabbits, and since the Middle Ages, for tracking people. Believed to be descended from hounds once kept at the Abbey of Saint-Hubert, Belgium, in French it is ...

can be deterred by...

Conclusion

Episode 75 – "More Myths Revisited"

* Original air date: March 21, 2007 This is the sixth episode in which earlier myths are retested.

The Mad Trombonist

Sniper Scope

Finger in a Barrel

Hammer vs. Hammer

Episode 76 – "Voice Flame Extinguisher"

* Original air date: April 11, 2007

Voice Fire-Extinguisher

Hypnosis Myths

Episode 77 – "Birds in a Truck"

* Original air date: April 18, 2007

Birds in a Truck

Bifurcated Boat

Episode 78 – "Walking on Water"

* Original air date: April 25, 2007 The MythBusters test various

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-related myths.

Walking on Water

Catching an Arrow

Catching a Sword

Episode 79 – "Western Myths"

* Original air date: May 30, 2007

Shooting a Hat

Lockpick of Death

Old Western Jailbreak

Lone Ranger's Silver Bullets

Episode 80 – "Big Rig Myths"

* Original air date: June 6, 2007 This was the first episode in which all myths shown on television (excluding the special website-only myth, which was plausible) were confirmed.

Exploding Tire of Death

Drafting For Money

''Knight Rider'' Ramp

Cyclists Drafting a Big Rig

Episode 81 – "Grenades and Guts"

* Original air date: June 13, 2007

Self Hypnosis

The Build Team tested whether self-hypnosis could... Though the Build Team tested self-hypnosis only in several specific cases, because of the results, they deemed that the overall myth of self-hypnosis was busted.

Diet Coke & Mentos II: Exploding Stomach

Hand Grenade Hero

This myth was based on various Hollywood depictions of how heroes would dispose of triggered

grenades A grenade is a small explosive weapon typically thrown by hand (also called hand grenade), but can also refer to a shell (explosive projectile) shot from the muzzle of a rifle (as a rifle grenade) or a grenade launcher. A modern hand grenade g ...

to save their comrades. The MythBusters tested whether a hero could save his buddies by... Before the above experiments, Adam tested a mini myth:

Episode 82 – "Snow Special"

* Original air date: June 20, 2007 The following myths state that an

avalanche An avalanche is a rapid flow of snow down a Grade (slope), slope, such as a hill or mountain. Avalanches can be triggered spontaneously, by factors such as increased precipitation or snowpack weakening, or by external means such as humans, othe ...

can be caused by... Despite the "busted" designation, Jamie emphasized that avalanches are "finicky beasts" and cases of skiers unintentionally setting them off have been noted. Therefore, it is impossible to tell exactly what will trigger an avalanche.

Frozen Tongue

Driving on Ice

Episode 83 – "Baseball Myths"

* Original air date: August 8, 2007 This episode featured

Roger Clemens William Roger Clemens (born August 4, 1962), nicknamed "Rocket", is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), most notably with the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees and also played ...

as a guest star in a short segment explaining the physics behind different pitches.

Corked Bat

Humid Balls

Rising Fastball

The Slide

Hitting the Hide Off a Ball

Episode 84 – "Viewers' Special"

* Original air date: August 15, 2007 Viewers picked myths they thought needed to be tested, and the MythBusters picked the best to test.

Eye-Popping Sneeze

Stopping a Car in Reverse

Killer Butts

Car Remote Capers

Car Explosion

Stopping a Blade

This was an online-only special. The Build Team also tested if one could prevent an opponent's sword from piercing the chest with...

Episode 85 – "Red Rag to a Bull"

* Original air date: August 22, 2007

Hot Bullets

Jamie and Adam investigated myths inspired by reports of gun owners attempting to use their ovens to store guns and ammunition since a proper gun cabinet is not available—and then running into trouble if they forgot to remove the guns and ammo before using the oven.

Campfire Chaos

While their fire that they used to test bullets on an open fire was still going, Adam and Jamie took the opportunity to test the danger and lethality of other containers or pressure vessels when placed into a fire.

Red Rag to a Bull

Bull in a China Shop

Episode 86 – "Superhero Hour"

* Original air date: August 29, 2007

Grappling Hook

Ring Punch

Phone Booth Quick Change

Vehicle Grappling Hook

Episode 87 – "Myth Revolution"

* Original air date: September 5, 2007 The MythBusters revisit several past myths with a special twist. This time, they are exploring several side myths that they had missed while testing the main myths.

Swatting a Bullet

Thumbs Over the Airbag

Exploding RFID Tags

Breathing Through a Tire

Beating the Speed Camera

Fans complained about inconsistencies in the first speed camera tests, prompting the MythBusters to revisit the tests to see if a speed camera were from the ground, it can be beaten by...

Snow Rescue

Episode 88 – "Trailblazers"

* Original air date: October 31, 2007 Adam and Jamie get on the trail of some flammable Hollywood fables, while Kari, Grant, and Tory break out the defibrillator for some electrifying action.

Vapor Trail

Gunpowder Keg

Shocking Defibrillator

In these three myths, the team tests whether a

can...

Episode 89 – "Exploding Water Heater"

* Original air date: November 7, 2007

Exploding Water Heater

Blue Jean Myths

The Build Team tested two myths that revolved around

denim Denim is a sturdy cotton warp-faced textile in which the weft passes under two or more Warp (weaving), warp threads. This twill weave produces a diagonal ribbing that distinguishes it from cotton duck. Denim, as it is recognized today, was f ...

jeans.

Episode 90 – "Special Supersized Myths"

* Original air date: November 14, 2007 This episode was "dedicated to Mr. Wizard", Don Herbert, known for his Mr. Wizard science programs, which ran from 1951 to 1990. It ran for 2 hours.

Supersize Shark

The MythBusters tested the following myths involving great white sharks.

Supersize Jet Taxi

This is a retest of the old Jet Taxi myth, because the MythBusters were unable to obtain a full-sized plane and fans both complained and mentioned the

BBC The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is a British public service broadcaster headquartered at Broadcasting House in London, England. Originally established in 1922 as the British Broadcasting Company, it evolved into its current sta ...

automotive show ''Top Gear'' test of the mythSee Top Gear Series 4 Episode 8 (18 July 2004) show of the test. (which was acknowledged ambiguously by Jamie referencing a "British TV show"). This time, the Build Team tests if the engines of a

Boeing 747 The Boeing 747 is a long-range wide-body aircraft, wide-body airliner designed and manufactured by Boeing Commercial Airplanes in the United States between 1968 and 2023. After the introduction of the Boeing 707, 707 in October 1958, Pan Am ...

can flip...

Supersize Rocket Car

This is a spinoff of a previous myth, the

JATO Rocket Car The account of the JATO Rocket Car was one of the original Darwin Awards winners: a man who supposedly spectacularly met his death after mounting a JATO unit (a rocket engine used to help heavy aircraft to take off) onto an ordinary automobile. It ...

. This time, the MythBusters test for the results, not the circumstances. Former Build Team member Scottie Chapman makes an appearance in this segment.

Supersize Cruise Ship Waterskiing

Episode 91 – "Shooting Fish in a Barrel"

* Original air date: November 21, 2007

Shooting Fish in a Barrel

Hot Chili Cures

The Build Team wolfs down various spicy peppers to test whether a hot chili mouth can be cured by...

Elephants Scared of Mice

Episode 92 – "Pirates 2"

* Original air date: November 28, 2007 In this episode, the MythBusters test several myths based on scenes from the film '' Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl'' and other pirate movies.

Rowboat Submarine

Buried in Sand

Cannonball Chaos

Adam and Jamie tested several cannonball myths involving improvised cannon ammunition and whether they are lethal or not. Using a Civil War-era cannon nicknamed "Old Moses" that had been used to help test Cannonball vs. Shrapnel on the first Pirate Special, the MythBusters fired various improvised materials that would be found on a period pirate ship at dead pigs to test their lethality. Some of these improvised cannonballs include...

''MacGyver'' Mini Myth

During the commercial break, the MythBusters tested this myth as a promo for their upcoming ''

MacGyver Angus "Mac" MacGyver is the title character and the protagonist in the TV series ''MacGyver''. He is played by Richard Dean Anderson in the MacGyver (1985 TV series), 1985 original series. Lucas Till portrays a younger version of MacGyver in Mac ...

'' special.

Episode 93 – "Confederate Steam Gun"

* Original air date: December 5, 2007

Steam Powered Machine Gun

Beating the Lie Detector

''MacGyver'' Mini Myth

During the commercial break, the MythBusters tested this myth as a promo for their upcoming ''

'' special.

Episode 94 – "Airplane Hour"

* Original air date: December 12, 2007

Talked into Landing

''Point Break'' Trilogy

The MythBusters test three skydiving myths based on a scene in the film ''

Point Break ''Point Break'' is a 1991 American action film directed by Kathryn Bigelow and written by W. Peter Iliff. It stars Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Lori Petty and Gary Busey. The film's title refers to the surfing term " point break", where a ...

''.

''MacGyver'' Mini Myth

During the commercial break, the MythBusters tested this myth as a promo for their upcoming ''

'' special.

References

External links

MythBusters Official site
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