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MythBusters S2E15 — Exploding House
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MythBusters•Season 2•Episode 15

Exploding House

7.4/10 · 146 votesNov 16, 2004

Ranked #8 of 17 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

Discussion

Just how hard is it to find a needle in a haystack? Are the toxic fumes of roach foggers and bug bombs really an explosive combination? Will talking to your plants really help them grow?

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Adam Savage

Adam Savage

Self - Host

Jamie Hyneman

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Self - Host

Kari Byron

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Tory Belleci

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Grant Imahara

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Robert Lee

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Episode Summary

"Exploding House" is episode 15 of MythBusters season 2. It scored 7.4/10 from 146 votes, ranking #8 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on November 16, 2004.

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