Is there a way to get energy for free? Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman take on a live powerline to find out. (Obviously, don't try this at home!)
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Is there a way to get energy for free? Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman take on a live powerline to find out. (Obviously, don't try this at home!)
Added: Apr 6, 2006
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Runtime: 03:32
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