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Episode 35: Border Slingshot

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Border Slingshot

EPISODE TITLE: Episode 35: Border Slingshot

ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 7/27/2005

SYNOPSIS: Is it feasible to fly over the frontier? In this episode, Adam and Jamie take on the myth that illegal immigrants are firing themselves 200 yards across the border and into the United States with a slingshot so accurate, it can land the human projectiles safely on a carefully placed mattress. Border patrols are reportedly baffled — can the MythBusters' handbuilt human-sized slingshot solve the puzzle?


Myths Features in This Episode

Myth #1: Border Slingshot
Are illegal immigrants firing themselves across the border with a precision slingshot?

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Highlights of This Episode:

  • This was the first episode in which the entire hour was devoted to testing a single myth.
  • Adam using the bowling ball as a basketball and a chunk flying off. Rob Lee (the narritor) saying "Here comes trouble..."



Best Quotes by the MythBusters:

  • "It's got a creamy nugat center!" - Adam Savage




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amy_c Border Slingshot 0 Aug 24 2007, 11:20 PM EDT by amy_c
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Thread started: Aug 24 2007, 11:20 PM EDT  Watch
I love the mishaps in this episode, especially that "death ball" bouncing back at the team. Adam freaks out!!
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