Outrageous Acts of Science
Scientists and amateurs conduct experiments and post their exploits online. Each episode counts down 20 popular Internet videos and explains the science behind them.
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Season 3
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Fact or Fake
The Web's most unbelievable videos! Can our team of experts spot the fakes? Features underwater BASE jumping and the world's most amazing pool trick shot.
Jan 17, 2015 · 44m -
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License to Thrill
A man pops wheelies with a car; a man is taped to a ceiling; BASE jumpers go to extremes.
Jan 24, 2015 · 44m -
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E3
Kings of Creation
A car that jumps rope; a Japanese robot that never loses "Rock Paper Scissors"; a one-wheeled motorbike; rocket boots.
Jan 31, 2015 · 43m -
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E4
Born to Be Wild
A woman who lived through an avalanche; a man who can hold his breath for over 22 minutes; a daredevil who walks between two hot air balloons thousands of feet in the air.
Feb 7, 2015 · 44m -
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E5
Grand Masters
Feb 14, 2015 · 45m -
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E6
Tested on Humans
Feb 21, 2015 · 44m -
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E7
Lords of the Elements
Feb 28, 2015 · 45m -
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E8
Cowboys of Chaos
A homemade cannon; exploded homes; and magnets that can crush a hand.
Mar 7, 2015 · 44m -
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E9
Epic Fails
A surfing mishap; the world's toughest tongue-twister; and a man's fear of lobsters.
Mar 14, 2015 · 43m -
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E10
Urban Legends
A dangerous electric bike; a human-powered submarine; and a life-sized Lego car.
Mar 21, 2015 · 44m