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Episode 20: Exploding Jawbreaker, Killer Card, Construction Worker and Static Cannon

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EPISODE TITLE: Episode 20: Exploding Jawbreaker, Killer Card, Construction Worker and Static Cannon

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 10/27/2004

SYNOPSIS: 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.


Myths Features in This Episode

Myth #1: Exploding Jawbreaker
Can a heated jawbreaker can explode in your mouth and burn you badly?

Myth #2: Killer Card
Is it possible to throw a regular playing card fast enough to inflict bodily harm?

Myth #3: Construction Worker and Static Cannon
MythBusters invent their own static cannon to learn if an unfortunate construction worker really died from sandblasting a PVC pipe on the job.
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Highlights of This Episode:

  • A jawbreaker actually bursts, burning the face of one of the crew!
  • The MythBusters microwave gets a real workout.



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I liked this episode because I was surprised that the killer card didn't do any more than a papercut.
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