Richard Hammonds Science Of Stupid

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Richard Hammonds Science Of Stupid

Synopsis

We love to watch other people make a mess of things- preferably in spectacular fashion. Science of Stupid reveals through science experts exactly how & why adventure turned to misadventure.

Episodes

  • Episode 1

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    Discover what went wrong when cornering in a go Kart, using an outboard motor and jumping out of plane without a parachute.

  • Episode 2

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    Discover the science behind what happens when you throw a fishing net. Plus, the fails from building your own Luge track and what happens when you dive into shallow water.

  • Episode 3

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    Learn the science behind what went wrong. Here, a look at internet fails, from inflatable slides to swing burpees and kitesurf rolls.

  • Episode 4

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    What went wrong when attempting a ski double backflip? Find out here, plus the chemistry of carbonisation and walking downstairs on your hands.

  • Episode 5

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    Learn what you should never do while building a champagne tower or taking off in a paraglider. Plus, Dallas Campbell reveals all you need to know about vortices.

  • Episode 6

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    In this episode we learn the science behind the fails, when urban downhill cycling, smashing eggs and surfing the biggest wave ever.

  • Episode 7

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    Find out what happens when you try snowboarding without any snow, and discover the science behind the fails of boat-building and walking the plank.

  • Episode 8

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    We learn the science behind the mishaps when grass-boarding, attempting aerial splits and kayaking over waterfalls. (S8, ep 8)

  • Episode 9

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    Dallas Campbell analyses the science behind mishaps involving kayak surfing, biking along ridges and felling trees.

  • Episode 10

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    Dallas Campbell reveals the scary science behind more mishaps and misadventures as he explores how ordinary people tried and failed to do car doughnuts and handstands.

  • Episode 11

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    We learn the science behind what not to do when bunny hopping on a scooter, putting up a roof and jumping with a snowmobile. (S8, ep 11)

  • Episode 12

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    Dallas Campbell hosts the show that analyses the science behind the fails, including what happens when unloading a truck, multi-tasking and back-flipping on a motorbike. (S8, ep 12)

  • Episode 13

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    Discover the science behind the mishaps when driving on the beach, long-distance running and freediving. (S8, ep 13)

  • Episode 14

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    Learn the science behind the fails when learning to kite surf, rollerblade-flipping and using compressed air. (S8, ep 14)

  • Episode 15

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    Discover the science behind misadventures when towing a boat, building a tree swing and attempting a barefoot waterski tumble. (S8, ep 15)

  • Episode 16

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    Combining serious science with some of the craziest clips ever recorded, we learn the science behind predators hunting and flammability.