MythBusters

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Did a Medieval Chinese astrologer make it into space by strapping rockets to his chair and setting them off? Just how hard IS it to find a needle in a haystack? Can you in fact go insane by having water drip on your forehead?''''These are just a few of the myths, urban legends, and improbable sayings that the Mythbusters try to figure out. Comprised of special effects experts Adam Savage and Jamie Heineman - as well as their mottley crew of Mythbuilders, Mythterns, and resident 'crash test dummy' Buster - they don't just tell the myths, they put them to the test to see which ones are possible, and which ones are just plain bunk.''''As of 2008, MYTHBUSTERS has tested 600 myths, done over 1,900 experiments and created over 650 explosions to prove these Myths Right or Wrong!''''Some information found here is thanks to http://www.mythbustersfanclub.com , who helped with episode ordering, season break downs, and other myth information :)moreless
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Season 9, Episode 20

Toilet Bomb

Aired 11/30/11

Adam and Jamie tackle a blockbuster bathroom bomb, while Kari, Tory, and Grant find out if a flying V works for planes as well ...

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  • Science has never been this fun

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    By That_TV_Dude, Dec 26, 2011 Report Abuse
    Does a bull go mad at seeing red? Is it possible to use a grappling hook on a building? These are just some of the few questions that the Mythbusters take a look at and solve them. The Mythbusters is a show that specializes in many myths and sees if they are true or not. From those Hollywood cliches to the ancient times with weapons like tree cannons, they will take the case and test them. The show stars Adam Savage and Jamie Heineman as they test certain myths that are given to them by viewers. They are also joined by another team, Grant Imahara, Tory Belleci, and Kari Byron. Together they bust myths. All the hosts on this show are very funny, in particular Adam. They not only teach about science but they do it in a fun way as well with diagrams and actual show how it's done. The hosts also provide plenty of humor as well and are hilarious. The myths themselves are very interesting, and watching them prove them or busting them is satisfying. There are even myths that are plausible, meaning that the myth can be done, but not by a lot. My only grip with this show has to be Kari. She really does not do anything in this show and just sits there with a smile on her face. Other than that small complaint, it's time to ask. Is Mythbusters a really good show? Well with awesome hosts, great myths from a variety of places, a great way to learn science, funny moments, and seeing the myths being executed in a great way. It's confirmed, this show is excellent and is a must see for everyone.moreless

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  • Fun to watch and see a take on many things that we question.

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    By walkerdoug, Sep 08, 2011 Report Abuse
    The show centers around two main characters who bust myths, along with their co-stars who also bust myths. The duo of Adam and Jamie tackle many things that we believe have or may have happened, so we give them ideas and they-as the show says-busts them. Its great to see them bust certain myths because usually Adam gets hurt or something funny happens to him. Worth the time to watch to see what happens to him. As mentioned there are three others who, although part of the show, don't get the main, big myths, but rather small type myths. Such as the superhero myths. Even though they may seem small they help make the show great.moreless

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  • Mythbusters is a good time buyer for a rainy day of when you are bored.

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    By mch9797, Sep 08, 2011 Report Abuse
    Mythbusters is a show that takes urban legends and myths and puts them to the test through science. The crew made up of five people make and recreate myths and than test them. Mythbusters is a great time waster if you are bored or waiting for something. Mythbusters is great for a rainy day and will keep you entertained and not borded. Many of the experiments they do are really cool and end in a bang! The crew loves to explode stuff and are quite funny. The two main people are two crazy guys named Adam and Jamie. They personalities really go good with the show as well thge rest of the crew. Mythbusters is a great show that will not disappoint.moreless

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  • Science meets entertainment

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    By CRaivios, Sep 08, 2011 Report Abuse
    Mythbusters is one of my absolute favorite shows. I am really surprised that it does not get the criticism that Jackass did, but there is a warning before every show.

    Jaime and Adam started as two doing science experiments that people wondered were true but had no way to prove them. Myths - confirmed. plausible or busted - are the center of the show. Mythbusters has a great deal of science to back it up and that makes it very interesting. Science is COOL. Scientists are FUNNY.

    The show became more popular. Tory, Kari, Grant and Scotty were added to the cast. The experiments took the gang to more exotic locales, but the core of the show remains to same: Is the myth true or not?moreless

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  • A show that has been honed to perfection! I just hope that they can keep it up for many, many more years.

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    By stromgald30, Sep 08, 2011 Report Abuse
    This show is awesome for anybody remotely interested in myths, science, engineering, and/or watching things blow up in creative ways. It's hard to give this show justice in the space provided. I could watch some episodes of this show three times back-to-back and still enjoy it. Some of the weird aspects of the show such as the Folklore expert in Season 1 and the funky myths like telekinesis/telepathy/free energy has been weeded out over the seasons, and it's now probably one of the best educational and entertaining shows on TV.

    My biggest worry is how long it will last, but I think Jaime and Adam have the formula pretty well nailed down. The build team's not far behind either. It's pure perfection and I'm going to savor every last drop!moreless

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