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Watch 10 Years Of Mythbusters’ Explosions In Two Minutes

In January, we celebrated the 10th anniversary of Mythbusters — the show dedicated to busting scientific stupidity through a variety of means. Every episode, you’ll see a goddamn-huge explosion guaranteed to put a smile on your goofy dial. Here’s an awesome compilation of 10 years of Mythbusters’ explosions made by one very talented fan.


The Five Biggest Myths About Saving Energy In The Summer

This summer is a hot one. With money tight and temperatures high, there’s a temptation to test out unconventional ways to beat the the heat. But these odd home remedies can end up wasting energy and costing more money. Here’s how to know what really works when you want to keep cool for cheap.


Get A Peek Inside Mythbuster Adam Savage’s Workshop

If your job is being a Mythbuster, well, you’re bound to have awesome stuff in your workshop. Tested visited Adam Savage in his shop and found some ridiculously awesome technology, like a 1981 1GB hard drive that weighed 34 kilograms.


I’m Adam Savage, And This Is How I Work

You probably know Adam Savage from MythBusters, the popular TV show that tests the validity of various mysteries against the power of science. When he’s not mythbusting, Adam is also an industrial designer, artist, educator and all-around Extremely Productive Person. We asked Adam to share how he works, from his favourite productivity playlist to the thing he does better than anyone else. Here’s what he said.


Can Bubble Wrap Really Protect You From Falling Off A Building?

Well, can it? I’m not going to answer that straight away, because somebody always complains about spoilers if I do. The answer’s after the jump for those who can’t resist clicking. Double extra spoiler note: also contains spoilers for an upcoming Mythbusters episode.


Mythbusters’ Adam Savage Working On A Really Big Gun For A Really Long Time

If you’re Adam Savage, what do you do in your spare time? Why, make sci-fi gun replicas, of course. Here’s a project he’s been tinkering with for an impressive (or worrying, take your pick) thirteen years.


How Many Explosions, How Much Duct Tape And How Many Myths Have The MythBusters Busted?

Everyone’s favourite iconoclastic show, Mythbusters, has been around for 9 years, 10 seasons and 187 episodes. Ever wonder what they’ve done with all that TV time? Well how about testing 833 myths, conducting 2,510 experiments and using 12,247kg of explosives?


MythBusters RFID Episode Canned By Visa, Amex

RFID chips are super cool because those little buggers can beam things wirelessly. The guys at Mythbusters totally thought so too and wanted to make an episode about how trackable and hackable RFID chips were. Sounds amazing! Everyone would’ve learned more about the technology that’s invisibly invading our lives. But, nope. Credit card companies banned ‘em.


Video: Mythbusters Cannonball Goes Wrong, Hits Home And Minivan

UPDATED The cannonball was supposed to blast through an array of water barrels and a cinderblock wall. Supposed to. Instead it hit the wall, a hill and Jasbir Gill’s Toyota Sienna. Now do you see why they tell you not to try this at home?


MythBusters’ Adam Savage Explains: My Lifelong Pursuit For The Perfect Blade Runner Gun

Giz friend Adam Savage, in our estimation, can make just about anything. Here he explains the path he took to turn a toy gun into an astoundingly sharp Blade Runner pistol replica.