It takes a lot of star power for a TV personality to effectively engrave oneself into the shared memory of a generation, and even more so to accomplish such a feat without the benefit of being one of the cast members with the most screen time. Kari Byron's spirited, fiery-haired presence as a member of the Discovery Channel's "MythBusters" crew was as memorable as it was endearing to the varied demographics who loved the show. Her zest for learning encouraged thousands of viewers, young and old, to view and consume the world with wonder and critical reasoning.

Byron's time on "MythBusters" and its Build Team was characterized by her ingenuity, team-building skills, and scientific prowess. Being the only woman on the show's regular cast for the majority of its time on air, Byron served as

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