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MythBusters S6E16 — Alcohol Myths

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MythBusters•Season 6•Episode 16

Alcohol Myths

7.3/10 · 140 votesOct 22, 2008

Ranked #17 of 19 in Season 6•−0.2 vs season avg

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Adam Savage

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Grant Imahara

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Episode Summary

"Alcohol Myths" is episode 16 of MythBusters season 6. It scored 7.3/10 from 140 votes, ranking #17 of 19 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on October 22, 2008.

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