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MythBusters S7E5 — Swimming in Syrup
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MythBusters•Season 7•Episode 5

Swimming in Syrup

7.4/10 · 148 votesMay 6, 2009

Ranked #8 of 23 in Season 7•matches the season avg

Discussion

Is it possible to swim as fast in syrup as in water? Could MacGyver have blown off a cargo-ship steel door with only gun powder and a gun handle?

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Episode Summary

"Swimming in Syrup" is episode 5 of MythBusters season 7. It scored 7.4/10 from 148 votes, ranking #8 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.4). It aired on May 6, 2009.

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