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Think science meets ultimate daredevils: Adam and Jamie, with Kari, Grant, and Tory, take on myths with explosive experiments, wild builds, and unpredictable results, turning curiosity into spectacular stunts that either confirm or bust urban legends!

MythBusters Trivia

Who were the original hosts of MythBusters? (Easy)
#1: Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage
#2: Kari Byron and Tory Belleci
#3: Grant Imahara and Jessi Combs
#4: Scottie Chapman and Imahara Grant
Which MythBusters episode was the first to feature the myth of Archimedes' death ray? (Medium)
#1: Pilot Episode
#2: Salami Rocket
#3: Ancient Death Ray
#4: Red Rag to a Bull
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MythBusters Fun Facts

One of the co-hosts, Kari Byron, took a detour into the world of toy design before joining MythBusters.
In the early episodes, many of the experiments were tested first on a crash test dummy named Buster.

MythBusters Polls

Who is your favorite MythBusters host
Adam Savage
Jamie Hyneman
Kari Byron
Grant Imahara
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What was the best MythBusters experiment
The Cement Truck Explosion
The JATO Rocket Car
The Lead Balloon
The Anti-Gravity Machine
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Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

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January 23, 2003

Premiere of MythBusters

MythBusters premiered on the Discovery Channel, introducing the concept of testing the validity of various myths and urban legends using scientific methods and experiments.

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May 17, 2006

Launch of Build Team Segment

The show introduced the Build Team segment with Kari Byron, Tory Belleci, and Grant Imahara to carry out myths alongside the main hosts Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage.

show-finale
March 6, 2016

End of Original MythBusters Series

The original run of the MythBusters series ended after 14 seasons, with Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage hosting the final episode.

show-revival
November 15, 2017

MythBusters Returns for Revival Series

Discovery Channel revived MythBusters with new hosts Brian Louden and Jon Lung, continuing the legacy of experimenting and testing popular myths.

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