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What if we looked at life's toughest questions through the lens of the scientific method — question, hypothesize, experiment, analyze, conclude? Over the years, Kari Byron learned how to apply this in her role as a host on the hit show "MythBusters." With so much experience in the scientific method, Kari wanted to write a book about her life both on and off the set. She's called it, "Crash Test Girl" and you can find it on Amazon.

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