Vodka Myths

S3, E24: Ever hear about the compact car that was crushed between two big rigs? It happened according to the myth of the Compact Compact and what’s more, the trucks fused together upon impact, sealing the unfortunate car and driver between them. To test out this myth, the MythBusters team needs a traffic-free stretch of freeway, a nightmare for any location scout. By an amazing coincidence, they find one on their doorstep - specially constructed by the makers of Matrix Reloaded to film their own-head on…between two semi trailers! Meanwhile, in 101 Uses of Vodka, Kari hosts some urban legends about Russia’s national drink. Vodka only hit the west in the post war period but the Russians have been knocking it back for one thousand years and there’s about as many myths surrounding the drink they call ‘Fire Wine’. She tackles a couple pertaining to personal hygiene which feature vodka-based mouthwash and footbath, in which Adam plays the cheesy-footed and foul-breathed subject and the unfortunate Grant has his nose rubbed well and truly in it.