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Episode: 2

Season/Number: S01E02

First aired: 3-Oct-2003

Cell Phone Destruction, Silicone Breasts, CD-ROM Shattering

Synopsis:
In this episode, Jamie and Adam test several explosive theories. Can chatting on a cell phone while pumping gas cause the pump to blow up? Our mythbusters put themselves at risk so you don't have to. They also put silicone breast implants to the test at high altitude. Will they burst under pressure? Finally, we'll learn once and for all if high-speed CD-ROM players can really shatter a compact disc.

Myths & Outcomes:
Myth #1: Cell Phone Destruction
Can chatting on a cell phone while pumping gas cause the pump to blow up?

Myth #2: Silicone Breasts
Do silicone breast implants burst at high altitude?

Myth #3: CD-ROM Shattering
Can high-speed CD-ROM players really shatter a compact disc?