MythBusters

Exploding Jawbreaker

Season 2, Episode 8, Aired 11/18/04

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Is it possible to throw a regular playing card fast enough to inflict bodily harm? Jamie and Adam put the "killer card" myth under the microscope, then look into whether a heated jawbreaker can explode in your mouth. Finally, the guys invent their own static cannon to learn if an unfortunate construction worker really died from sandblasting a PVC pipe on the job.''moreless

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this was a good episode.

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By JLU51306, Jan 23, 2007 Report Abuse

the myth is that if you heat a jawbreaker up or let sit in the sun it will explode, this is an awesome myth they tested and it was a cool episode as well, the crazy myth get's put to the test and they either bust or confirm the exploding jawbreaker myth.it was a good episode.

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- In the Exploding Jawbreaker myth, Adam and intern, Christine Chamberlain both suffered mild burns while testing. Christine was burned the most, with the hottest part of the jawbreaker (nearly 250 degrees) hitting her face. Edit
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- Christine appears in all 3 myths this episode covers. Edit
- It should be noted that the Jawbreaker myth wasn't a myth at all, there were reports of it actually happening; the team was merely trying to figure out how it happened. Edit
- Results: Jawbreaker- Confirmed. Playing Card- 'Busted', though evidence shown on screen suggests it's plausable. PVC Pipe/Sandblaster- Busted. Edit
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- Adam: It's like a carpet spark. So you've made a 7 foot...carpet. Edit
- Christine: You can't kill anyone with a playing card...(Adam holds up Joker card next to her) I'm sure they're gonna try! Edit
- Adam: That's a handy way to get rid of a paper cup! Edit
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