Host Richard Hammond, from the hit series Top Gear, explains the science behind videos taken from the Internet.
Where to Watch Science of Stupid • Season 2
34 Episodes
Horsepower Is Not Your Friend
E1
Horsepower Is Not Your Friend
Wheelies Gone Wrong
E2
Wheelies Gone Wrong
The Motion of the Ocean
E3
The Motion of the Ocean
Half-Pipe Wipeouts
E4
Half-Pipe Wipeouts
Wall Running Face Plants
E5
Wall Running Face Plants
Flip Flops and Power Purges
E6
Flip Flops and Power Purges
Roof Jumping: To Infinity and Below
E7
Roof Jumping: To Infinity and Below
Ice Buckets and Kayaks
E8
Ice Buckets and KayaksSliding down a hand rail on a staircase ends on the ground. Ice-bucket challengers take a hit to the head. Tumbling, indoor sky diving and slacklining to test athletic ability leads to face plants and belly flops.
Barbecues and Hammocks
E9
Barbecues and Hammocks
Surfing on Sand and Walking in Heels
E10
Surfing on Sand and Walking in Heels
Segways and Water Skis
E11
Segways and Water SkisWhat do Segways, water balloons and yo-yos have in common? They all pack a pretty powerful punch! In this episode, we’ll discover the science of what happens when centripetal force meets face.
High Lines and Back Flips
E12
High Lines and Back Flips
Head Bangers and Acrobats
E13
Head Bangers and Acrobats
Breathing Fire and Running on Water
E14
Breathing Fire and Running on WaterTune in for a smashing time, filled with crashing, falling and exploding. Watch drivers spinning into trees and snowmobiles going off course.
Kayaks and Dirt Bikes
E15
Kayaks and Dirt BikesThe science behind throwing a frisbee, driving a hovercraft, and a hockey stop, showing when momentum meets friction.
Hurdles and Head Spins
E16
Hurdles and Head Spins
High Jumps and Shallow Water
E17
High Jumps and Shallow WaterScience explains how people get hurt diving into shallow water, driving a motorcycle while standing and doing a high jump.
Piggyback Rides and Ladder Climbing
E18
Piggyback Rides and Ladder Climbing
Ski Tricks and Waterside Drives
E19
Ski Tricks and Waterside DrivesAxis of rotation is studied in relation to skiing; riding a motorbike across water relies on the generation of lift; the importance of drag and momentum while surfing is explained.
