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MythBusters S2E8 — Ancient Death Ray

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MythBusters•Season 2•Episode 8

Ancient Death Ray

7.4/10 · 197 votesSep 29, 2004

Ranked #7 of 17 in Season 2•+0.1 vs season avg

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Episode Summary

"Ancient Death Ray" is episode 8 of MythBusters season 2. It scored 7.4/10 from 197 votes, ranking #7 of 17 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on September 29, 2004.

Next: E9 · Elevator of Death, Levitation Machine Best of Season 2