The enduring question of whether hydrogen fueled the disaster that befell the Hindenburg remains. Elsewhere, Kari, Tory, and Grant put to the test the adage: “If pursued by a crocodile, move in a zigzag pattern, for crocodiles struggle with…

Do cannonballs inflict greater devastation than the shards of wood flung outward by a ship’s powerful volley? And what purpose could be served by a pirate obscuring one otherwise sound eye?

Could you free yourself from a vehicle sinking beneath the water? Might one manage to fold a standard sheet of paper—8 by 11 inches—in half more than seven times? Conversely, could engineers devise a paper large enough to span the length of…

Is it possible to outrun a speed camera by accelerating beyond its capture rate? Might one evade detection with a license plate cover, or simply shifting into another lane? Could a defibrillator deliver a jolt exceeding the capacity of a hu…

Can ingrained habits truly be altered? Is it conceivable that a thief could outwit a trained guard dog? Might a winding, backtracking path genuinely confuse a bloodhound’s celebrated sense of smell?

On this episode, the MythBusters investigate some long-standing beliefs that have frustrated viewers, including the tales of an “Exploding Trombone,” the accuracy of a “Sniper Scope,” the danger of placing a “Finger in the Barrel,” and the …

Could a person extinguish a blaze simply by speaking? Adam and Jamie investigated this intriguing claim. Elsewhere, Grant, Tory, and Kari delved further... ever further... into the realm of hypnosis.

Does a flock of birds suddenly taking wing from a truck actually reduce its weight? Grant, Tory, and Kari set out to determine whether a photograph circulating online—depicting a speedboat seemingly bisected by a channel marker, the damage …

Do ninjas possess the seemingly impossible ability to run across water, as portrayed in films such as *Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon*? Kari, Tory, and Grant set out to investigate whether a ninja might truly be capable of deflecting a samu…

Join Adam and Jamie as they investigate enduring legends of the American West. Meanwhile, Kari, Tory, and Grant put today’s life-saving technology – airbags – to the test. Expect a captivating mix: history and innovation, horseback riding a…

In their experiment “Exploding Tire of Death,” Adam and Jamie set out to determine whether a bursting truck tire could be fatal. Simultaneously, Kari, Tory, and Grant tackle a persistent myth surrounding fuel economy.

In an experiment exploring extreme sacrifice, Adam and Jamie investigate the possibility of surviving by leaping onto a live grenade to shield those nearby.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! The focus is entirely on pristine, untouched powder, and the MythBusters are eager to put popular cinematic depictions of snow to the test.

Could stuffing a baseball bat with cork truly enhance the force of a swing? Would dark circles beneath the eyes genuinely diminish reflected light? And might there be a way to strike a ball with such power that its outer layer separates ent…

Is it possible to sneeze while keeping one's eyes open? And should that happen, would the pressure force the eyeballs from their place? Might a vehicle be brought to a halt simply by shifting it into reverse? Or could a tennis ball, altered…

Does the color red provoke aggression in bulls, pushing them towards erratic behavior? Researchers investigated this long-held belief, putting the familiar phrase "bull in a china shop" to the test. Furthermore, they explored a more extreme…

The MythBusters have donned their underwear as outerwear—a rather bold choice, it turns out, because it’s Superhero Hour! They’re putting the Batmobile’s sharpest maneuvers to the test, including a ninety-degree turn, alongside demonstratio…

On *RFID Tags*, Kari, Tory, and Grant subject recent theories surrounding radio-frequency identification technology to rigorous examination. Simultaneously, Adam and Jamie investigate a persistent legend concerning weaponry.

Adam and Jamie investigate popular Hollywood myths—including whether shooting a bullet into a gas tank can cause an explosion—while Kari, Grant, and Tory put another claim to the test: could a defibrillator ignite an underwired bra?

Could a standard household water heater accumulate enough force to explode upwards, tearing through the roof and launching itself into the sky? Elsewhere, Tory, Grant, and Kari playfully examine certain cherished American stories surroundin…

This extended episode sees the MythBusters tackling fresh legends surrounding great white sharks, revisiting beloved tests involving jet-powered taxis and rocket cars, and attempting the audacious feat of being towed while waterskiing behin…

The MythBusters investigate the validity of familiar phrases and widely held beliefs. Can one truly shoot fish in a barrel with such ease, as the saying suggests? Do elephants harbor a fear of mice? And what offers the best relief from the …

Could a person endure being trapped beneath an overturned vessel by holding their breath within the pocket of air? Is it conceivable to free oneself from being submerged in sand up to the chin? And supposing firearms were absent, might pira…

Jamie and Adam prepared to confront a legendary steam-powered machine gun, whispered to unleash four hundred rounds per minute across a distance of three hundred yards. Meanwhile, Kari, Grant, and Tory employed their talent for deception, e…

Jamie and Adam set out to discover whether someone without formal flight instruction could safely bring an aircraft down. Meanwhile, Tory, Grant, and Kari investigate popular misconceptions about skydiving, fueled by Hollywood portrayals.