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MythBusters S9E12 — Paper Armor
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MythBusters•Season 9•Episode 12

Paper Armor

7.1/10 · 128 votesJun 29, 2011

Ranked #9 of 21 in Season 9•+0.1 vs season avg

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Adam and Jamie explore the physics of shock waves in water, while Kari, Grant and Tory find out if paper battle armor can compare to steel.

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Adam Savage

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Jamie Hyneman

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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

"Paper Armor" is episode 12 of MythBusters season 9. It scored 7.1/10 from 128 votes, ranking #9 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.0). It aired on June 29, 2011.

Next: E13 · Bikes and BazookasBest of Season 9