The cast of the MythBusters television series conducts experiments to verify or eliminate the prejudices of urban legends, old wives' stories, and the like. This is a list of the myths tested on the show, as well as experimental results (myth Busted, Plausible, or Confirmed).
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Episode 70 - "Hindenberg Mystery"
- Air original date: January 10, 2007
Hindenburg Mystery
Zig Zags Crocodile
Episode 71 - "Pirate Special"
- Air original date: January 17, 2007
This is a double-length episode.
Cannonball vs. Shrapnel
Eye Cover â ⬠<â â¬
Knife Sail
Rum: Stain Remover?
Episode 72 - "Underwater Car"
- Air original date: January 24, 2007
Underwater Car
According to the American Automobile Association, about 11,000 vehicles hit water bodies within a year. The MythBusters tested various methods of escape from drowned cars, in this case the Ford Taurus.
After asserting the myth, Adam and Jamie expanded the myths to determine in what situations and methods escaped a decent car.
Someone can escape from a car that falls into the water...
They also prove that breaking a window is a decent way to escape from a drowning car, if one has a suitable tool. Despite breaking the windows quickly flooding the interior, Adam only had to hold his breath for a few seconds before climbing through a "shatter window" that was simulated and surfaced. Someone can open a window in a car drowned by a...
Seven Folds
Episode 73 - "Speed ââCamera"
- Air original date: March 7, 2007
Speed ââCamera
The MythBusters test whether speed camer...
Unofficial test (Jamie Hyneman)...
Exploding Nitro Patches
Nitroglycerin is useful for treating heart and blood conditions, but is also an unstable explosive. MythBusters tests the efficacy of warning labels to avoid using a defibrillator before discarding all nitroglycerin patches.
Episode 74 - "Dog Myths"
- Air original date: March 14, 2007 Older Dogs, New Tricks
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Following the old adage, Jamie and Adam see if they can teach new tricks to old dogs.
Beat the Guard Dog
The Build team tries to distract and get around with guard dogs (in this case, German Shepherds named Eewan) by...
After that, the team tries to find a way to get past the Council.
Overall, while some methods work, guard dogs can be specially trained to ignore certain disorders. So, overall, this myth is considered just plausible.
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The MythBusters saw what was needed to shake the hunt dog.
Bloodhound can be blocked by...
Conclusion
Episode 75 - "More Myths Revisited"
- Air original date: March 21, 2007
This is the sixth episode where previous myths were retested.
The Mad Trombonist
Sniper Scope
Finger in Barrel
Hammer vs. Hammer
Episode 76 - "Fire Extinguisher Sound"
- Air original date: April 11, 2007
Fire Extinguisher On Sound
Hypnosis
Episode 77 - "Bird on the Truck"
- Air original date: April 18, 2007
Bird on Truck
Bifurcated Boat
Episode 78 - "Walking on Water"
- Air original date: April 25, 2007
The MythBusters examines various myths related to ninja.
Walking on Water
Capture Arrow
Capturing the Sword
Episode 79 - "Western Myths"
- Air original date: May 30, 2007
Take a photo of Hat
Death Key
Old Western Jailbreak
Lone Ranger's Silver Bullets
Episode 80 - "Big Rig Myths"
- Air original date: June 6, 2007
This is the first episode where all the myths featured on television (excluding website-specific myths, which makes sense) are confirmed.
Tire Ban Explosion
Drafting For Money
Knight Rider Ramp
Bicycle Riders Designing Large Rigs
Episode 81 - "Grenades and Pains"
- Air original date: June 13, 2007
Self Hypnosis
The Build Team tests whether self-hypnosis can...
Although Team Build only tests self-hypnosis in some cases, because of the result, they assume that the overall myth of self-hypnosis has been damaged.
Diet Coke & amp; Mentos II: The Abdominal Blast
Hero Grenade Hands
This myth is based on various Hollywood portrayals of how the heroes will throw the triggered grenades to save their colleagues. The MythBusters test whether a hero can save his friends with...
Before the above experiments, Adam tested the mini myth:
Episode 82 - "Snow Special"
- Air original date: June 20, 2007
The following myths state that avalanches can be caused by...
Despite his "broken" appointment, Jamie emphasized that the avalanche is a "cunning animal" and cases of skiers accidentally keeping them dead have been recorded. Therefore, it is impossible to know for sure what will trigger an avalanche.
Frozen Tongue
Driving on the Ice
Episode 83 - "Myths Baseball"
- Air original date: August 8, 2007
This episode features Roger Clemens as a guest star in a short segment that explains the physics behind different pitches.
Humid Balls
Rising Fastball
Slide
Hitting Hide Off a Ball
Episode 84 - " Audience Specific ""
- Air original date: August 15, 2007
Viewers will choose the myths that they think need to be tested and MythBusters will choose the best to test.
Eye-Popping Sneeze
Stopping Car When Inverted
Killer Butts
Car Remote Caper
Car Explosion
Stopping Blade
It is specialized online only. The Build Team also tests whether a person can prevent the opponent's sword piercing his chest with...
Episode 85 - "Red Rag to a Bull"
- Air original date: August 22, 2007
Hot Bullets
Jamie and Adam investigate myths inspired by reports of gun owners who try to use their ovens to store guns and ammunition because the right gun cabinet is not available - and then run into problems if they forget to remove their rifles and ammunition before using the oven.
Campfire Chaos
While their fires they used to test bullets on open fires still occurred, Adam and Jamie took the opportunity to test the hazards and turn off other containers or pressure vessels when placed into the fire.
Red Rag to Bull
Bull in Chinese Store
Episode 86 - "Superhero Clock"
- Air original date: August 29, 2007
Grappling Hook
Ring Punch
Phone booth Quick Changes
Vehicle Grappling Hook
Episode 87 - "The Myth of the Revolution"
- Air original date: September 5, 2007
The MythBusters review some old myths with special touches. This time, they explore some of the mythical myths they miss when testing the main myths.
Moving Bullets
Thumbs Up Airbag
Exploding RFID Tags
Breathe Through Ban
Beating Speed ââCameras
The fans complained about the inconsistency in the first speed camera test, which prompted MythBusters to revisit those tests, so if the speed camera is 10 feet (3.0 m) off the ground, it can be beaten...
Snowflow
Episode 88 - "Trailblazers"
- Air original date: October 31, 2007
Adam and Jamie follow in the footsteps of some flammable Hollywood fairy tales while Kari, Grant, and Tory issue defibrillators for a thrilling action.
Vapor Trail
Gunpowder Keg
Shocking Defibrillator
In these two myths, the team tested whether a defibrillator could burn someone if the electricity...
Episode 89 - "Exploding Water Heater"
- Air original date: November 7, 2007
Exploding Water Heater
Blue Jean Myths
The Build team tested two myths that revolve around denim jeans.
Episode 90 - "Special Supersized Myths"
- Air original date: November 14, 2007
This episode is "dedicated to Mr. Wizard", Don Herbert, who is known for his science program. The wizard, which lasted from 1951 to 1990. It lasted for 2 hours.
Supersize Shark
MythBusters tested the following myths involving large white sharks.
Supersize Jet Taxi
This is a retest of the old Jet Taxi myth, because MythBusters can not get a full-sized plane and fans both complain and mention the BBC's top mystery test Mythical test (which is admittedly ambiguous by Jamie's reference "British TV show" ). This time, the Build Team tests whether the Boeing 747 engine can flip over:
Supersize Rocket Car
This is a spin-off of the previous myth, JATO Rocket Car. This time, MythBusters is testing results, not circumstances. Former Build Team member, Scottie Chapman makes an appearance in this segment.
Supersize Cruise Ship Waterskiing
Episode 91 - "Shoot Fish in Barrel"
- Air original date: November 21, 2007