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The Myth

THIS MYTH WAS FEATURED IN...
Episode 23: Exploding House, Needle in a Haystack, Talking and Plants

Original air date: 11/16/2004
Myth Title: ---- Bug Bomb Exploding House


Myth Description: ---- A person was bombing for bugs in their house, and used way more then the directions called for. A spark somehow occured inside the house while it was still sealed up, and caused the house to explode.


MythBusters on the bust: ---- Jamie and Adam


Hypothesis: ----


Procedure/Experimental Design: ---- Get and empty house, toss way more bug bombs then needed inside and try various ignition sources.


Results: ---- It blew up


Conclusion: ---- Bug bombs are explosive


Busted or Not Busted: ---- Confirmed
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