Watch in super slow motion as the MythBusters take on Hellboy: Is it possible to punch the hood of a moving car with so much force that the vehicle somersaults?
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MythBusters: Car Punch High Speed
Watch in super slow motion as the MythBusters take on Hellboy: Is it possible to punch the hood of a moving car with so much force that the vehicle somersaults?
Added: Dec 8, 2010
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Runtime: 01:00
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