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S2 E5 10/24/03

Buried Alive

Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage investigate the chances of survival after being buried alive and jumping off a bridge if the water's surface has been broken. Also, they put cola myths to the test, from cleaning rust to cooking a steak.

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