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S3 E3 9/29/04

Ancient Death Ray

Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage investigate the legend of Archimedes setting fire to a Roman fleet using only mirrors and sunlight. Then they try to remove the stink of a skunk and also test a direct hit on a bullet-proof shield.

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