MythBusters (2003)
Season 11: Episode 3
Down and Dirty/Earthquake Survival
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Air Date:
2025-12-06
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2003
End Date
2018
Episode Description
The MythBusters get down and dirty to test if using a bathroom's hand dryer is better than a paper towel and which public restroom stall is the cleanest. They also shake, rattle and roll to test if it's better to stand in the doorway during an earthquake.
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