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MythBusters S5E3 — Underwater Car
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MythBusters•Season 5•Episode 3

Underwater Car

8.0/10 · 184 votesJan 24, 2007

Ranked #2 of 25 in Season 5•+0.5 vs season avg

Discussion

Can you escape a submerged car? Is it possible to fold an 8"x11" piece of paper in half more than seven times? On the flip side, can the team create a piece of paper that's the size of a football field?

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Episode Summary

"Underwater Car" is episode 3 of MythBusters season 5. It scored 8.0/10 from 184 votes, ranking #2 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on January 24, 2007.

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