Find out whether you should reach for polished metal or a glass mirror next time you're exploring a deep underground tomb without a flashlight.
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MythBusters: You Light Up My Tomb
Find out whether you should reach for polished metal or a glass mirror next time you're exploring a deep underground tomb without a flashlight.
Added: Jun 15, 2011
Views: 19386 Views
Runtime: 02:16
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