TV-PG
2005
Science & Nature
Technology & Inventions
Exploding Port-a-Potty
Season 3, Episode 14
: Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman investigate whether a broken drive shaft can cause a car to pole-vault from a pothole. Then they find out how explosive it can be to light a cigarette in a port-a-potty.
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About the Series
MythBusters
Two special effects experts with over 30 years of experience set out to methodically bust three urban legends in each episode. They test theories to prove or disprove what is real and what is truly urban myth.
1. Myths Revisited
Jamie and Adam revisit some controversial myths and put their own previous exper...
2. Scuba Diver and Car Capers
From a banana in the tailpipe to sugar in the gas tank, the guys put movie motor...
3. Ancient Death Ray
The guys try to set a fire with mirrors and sunlight and then try to deal with s...
4. Elevator of Death
The guys experiment with jumping in a plunging elevator and homemade levitation ...
5. Beat the Radar Detector
The guys test radar-gun deflection myths, like a disco ball on the mirror or fla...
6. Quicksand
Adam and Jamie experiment with electronics in the bath and sinking in quicksand.
7. Exploding Jawbreaker
Jamie and Adam explore the deadly potential of playing cards and jawbreakers.
8. Ping-Pong Rescue
Adam and Jamie find out whether a sunken boat can be lifted using only Ping-Pong...
9. Boom Lift Catapult
The guys investigate a boom lift catapult and fuel-efficiency myths to keep cool...
10. Exploding House
Adam and Jamie check out bug bombs with toxic fumes, needles in a haystack and t...
11. Ming Dynasty Astronaut
Adam and Jamie investigate the Ming astronaut myth, free energy and killer ceili...
12. Brown Note
Adam and Jamie test subsonic frequencies, legendary gunfights and dripping water...
13. Salsa Escape
The guys try to make a jailbreak using only salsa and join with the FBI to blow ...
14. Exploding Port-a-Potty
The guys investigate cars pole-vaulting on a broken drive shaft and exploding po...
15. Is Yawning Contagious?
Adam and Jamie test buttered toast dropping, contagious yawning and a toy vs. a ...
16. Cooling a Six-Pack
Adam and Jamie test ancient batteries, crash test dummies and fast ways to cool ...
17. Son of a Gun
Adam and Jamie test showers and phones during a thunderstorm and a Civil War pre...
18. Breaking Glass
Adam and Jamie find out if a voice can break glass and if a vacuum can become a ...
19. Jet Pack
Adam and Jamie attempt to build their own jetpack flying machine based on design...
20. Killer Brace Position
The crew investigates the allegedly fatal airplane brace position and cellphone ...
21. Bulletproof Water
The guys find out how deep one must dive to survive a gunshot and if a swing can...
22. Border Slingshot
Adam and Jamie test the myth of a human-sized slingshot firing immigrants over t...
23. Killer Tissue Box
Adam and Jamie find out if a box of tissues can turn deadly during a car crash.
24. Escape Slide Parachute
Adam and Jamie investigate makeshift parachutes, exploding hair cream and a fuse...
25. MythBusters Revisited
Adam and Jamie take on their critics as they revisit some favorite myths and rep...
26. Chinese Invasion Alarm
Adam and Jamie investigate a Chinese underground sonar system and the five-secon...
27. MythBusters Revealed
Adam and Jamie reveal the funny moments, misadventures and mistakes that happen ...
Season 3, Episode 14 - Exploding Port-a-Potty
Release Year:
2005
Rating Information:
TV-PG
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