MythBusters S05E19 · Trailblazers

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Adam and Jamie get on the trail of some flammable Hollywood fables (i.e. firing a bullet at a gas tank) while Kari, Grant and Tory see if a defibrilator will burn up an underwire bra.

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1. 1 1. Hindenburg Mystery2007-01-10Did hydrogen really cause the Hindenburg fire? Meanwhile Kari, Tory and Grant test the saying: "If you're being chased by a crocodile, run in a zig-zag, because crocs can't turn co
2. 2 2. Pirate Special (1)2007-01-17Are cannonballs more deadly than the splinters sprayed from a mighty broadside blast? Why would a pirate wear a patch over a perfectly good eye?
3. 3 3. Underwater Car2007-01-24Can you escape a submerged car? Is it possible to fold an 8"x11" piece of paper in half more than seven times? On the flip side, can the team create a piece of paper that's the siz
4. 4 4. Speed Cameras2007-03-07 · 1h 0mCan a driver beat a speed camera by speeding faster than they can click? How about using license plate protectors or changing lanes? Can a defibrillator's volts shock more than a h
5. 5 5. Dog Myths2007-03-14 · 1h 0mIs it possible to teach an old dog new tricks? Can a burglar really "beat the guard dog"? Will running a zig-zag pattern and doubling back really throw off a bloodhound's legendary
6. 6 6. More Myths Reopened2007-03-21The MythBusters tackle a few myths that left you peeved, like "Exploding Trombone," "Sniper Scope," "Finger in the Barrel" and "Coke and Mentos."
7. 7 7. Voice Flame Extinguisher2007-04-11 · 1h 0mIs it possible to put out a fire using only your voice? Adam and Jamie put this myth to the test. Meanwhile, Grant, Tory and Kari go deeper ... deeper ... deeper into the world of
8. 8 8. Birds in a Truck2007-04-18If birds in a truck take flight do they lighten the load? Grant, Tory and Kari investigate if a photo found on the Net showing a speedboat impaled on a channel marker, almost neatl
9. 9 9. Walking on Water2007-04-25 · 1h 0mCan ninjas run on water as movies like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon would have us believe? Kari, Tory and Grant try to find out if a ninja could really stop a samurai sword with
10. 10 10. Western Myths2007-05-30Adam and Jamie saddle up for some Western myths. Kari, Tory and Grant test the modern marvel of airbags. You've got it all: past and present; horses and cars; guns and explosions.
11. 11 11. Big Rig Myths2007-06-06 · 1h 0mIn "Exploding Tire of Death," Adam and Jamie try to find out if an exploding truck tire can kill. Meanwhile, Kari, Tory and Grant investigate another fuel efficiency fable.
12. 12 12. Grenades and Guts2007-06-13Adam and Jamie test whether jumping on a grenade would save everyone in the vicinity.
13. 13 13. Snow Special2007-06-20 · 1h 0mLet it snow, let it snow, let it snow! It's all about pure powder and the MythBusters team is ready to tear up those classic movie myths on everything snow.
14. 14 14. Baseball Myths2007-08-08Can filling a baseball bat with cork inject more spring into your swing? Does wearing black under the eyes really reduce glare? Is it possible to hit a ball so hard that the cover
15. 15 15. Viewers' Special (1)2007-08-15Can you sneeze with your eyes open? And if you do will your eyeballs pop out of their sockets? Can you stop a speeding car by putting it into reverse? Could a tennis ball with a ho
16. 16 16. Red Flag to a Bull2007-08-22Does the color red drive a bull toward psychopathy? The team tests the saying: 'bull in a china shop.' And. if someone put their gun in the stove and turned it on would the results
17. 17 17. Superhero Hour2007-08-29 · 1h 0mThe MythBusters are wearing their underpants on the outside. And why? Because this is Superhero Hour! The MythBusters test the Batmobile's 90-degree turn, the grappling hook, and r
18. 18 18. Myth Revolution2007-09-05In RFID Tags, Kari, Tory and Grant are putting the latest RFID conspiracy theorists to the test. Meanwhile Adam and Jamie are testing a myth about weapons.
19. 19 19. Trailblazers2007-10-31Adam and Jamie get on the trail of some flammable Hollywood fables (i.e. firing a bullet at a gas tank) while Kari, Grant and Tory see if a defibrilator will burn up an underwire b
20. 20 20. Exploding Water Heater2007-11-07Can an ordinary water heater build up so much pressure that it rockets through the roof and into the atmosphere? Meanwhile, Tory, Grant, and Kari try on some all-American myths abo
21. 21 21. Special Supersized Myths2007-11-14 · 1h 34mIn this supersized special, the MythBusters take on new great white shark myths, ramp up classic myths about jet taxis and rocket cars, and try to waterski behind a cruise ship.
22. 22 22. Shooting Fish in a Barrel2007-11-21The MythBusters test the truth behind some time-honored sayings and conventional wisdom. Is shooting fish in a barrel really as easy as the proverb says? Are elephants scared of mi
23. 23 23. Pirates (2)2007-11-28Is it possible to survive an overturned boat by breathing the trapped air? Can you escape being buried up to your neck in sand? If no ammo was available, could pirates use cutlery,
24. 24 24. Confederate Steam Gun2007-12-05Jamie and Adam take on a steam-powered machine gun rumored to fire 400 rounds a minute at a 300-yard range. Kari, Grant, and Tory use their lying skills to test ways to beat a lie
25. 25 25. Airplane Hour2007-12-12 · 1h 0mJamie and Adam take wing to test if a person with no flight training can safely land an airplane. Tory, Grant, and Kari jump on some Hollywood-inspired skydiving myths.