TV Guide: Kari Byron

Anti-Gravity Device

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500

Sun Dec 20 12:00 PM DSC Jamie and Adam test a myth about Christmas-tree lights igniting the tree if they're left on; Kari, Grant and Tori investigate anti-gravity devices, including a spinning top that levitates, a high-voltage “lifter” and a Hamel Free Energy Generator.

Holiday Special

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Sun Dec 20 11:00 AM DSC Holiday myths are investigated. Included: a 100-foot long, holiday-themed machine powered by soda and Mentos; the best way to keep needles on the Christmas tree. Also: how much yodeling it takes to cause an avalanche; turkey myths.

Demolition Derby Special

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 16 09:00 PM DSC Part 1 of 2. Four vehicular myths are tested.

Exploding Bumper

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 16 07:00 PM DSC Two locomotion myths are tested.

Water Stun Gun

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 16 06:00 PM DSC Adam and Jamie investigate a myth about turning a conventional electric stun gun into one that's powered by water.

Jaws Special

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 10:00:00 -0500

Sun Dec 13 10:00 AM DSC Part 1 of 2. Jamie and Adam test sharks' abilities to see how close the filmmakers of “Jaws” came to the truth. Included: punching a shark to drive it away; testing its strength; shooting a compressed-air tank to try to make it explode; and ramming a “sharkpedo” into the side of a boat to try to break the hull.

Christmas Special

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 22:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 9 10:00 PM DSC Winter-holiday myths are tested, including experiments involving snowmen and champagne.

Unarmed and Unharmed

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 9 09:00 PM DSC A gunslinging myth is put to the test, along with a notion spawned from the movie "Speed."

Antacid Jail Break

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 20:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 9 08:00 PM DSC An unlikely prison break is tested when Adam and Jamie try to determine if an inmate could use antacids to bust out of a steel-reinforced concrete jail cell. Also: The gang tackles a myth involving a nighttime drive sans headlights.

Pirates 2!

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Wed Dec 9 07:00 PM DSC More pirate-movie myths are put to the test, including using an upside-down rowboat underwater like a submarine; Kari, Grant and Tory test the escape potential after being buried up to the neck in sand.

Knock Your Socks Off

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:00:00 -0500

Sun Dec 6 07:00 PM DSC Experiments involving dropped bullets and fired bullets; the gang tries to determine if it's possible to knock someone's socks off.

Alaska Special

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 18:00:00 -0500

Sun Dec 6 06:00 PM DSC The team travels to Alaska to find out if Adam and Jamie are susceptible to cabin fever; Kari, Tory and Grant investigate a myth involving a moose and a car. Also: a truck, dynamite and ice are combined.

Myth Revolution

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:00:00 -0500

Sun Dec 6 05:00 PM DSC Conspiracy-theory myths about RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) tags in $20 bills and car tires; throwing bullets into a fire; identity theft.