Weird But True!
★ 5 · 2016 · 25m · Documentary · Family · Kids
The brother-sister duo of Charlie and Kirby Engelman hosts this series that explores the science between the planet and its wildlife. A different topic is explored in each episode by ecologist Charlie and artist Kirby. The siblings look to inspire young people to question the "how" and "why" behind the way the world works and encourage the viewers to go out and try to discover the answers to their own questions about the world.
Episodes
1. Space Rocks25m · DescriptionSpace rocks: asteroids and comets; what happens when interstellar debris collides with Earth.
2. Storm Chasers25m · Charlie and Kirby look at storms, hurricanes and tornados; storm chasers in Colorado; the science behind weather.
3. Sunken Treasure25m · Charlie and Kirby learn why shipwrecks happen; researching and exploring sunken treasures.
4. Dog Days25m · Charlie and Kirby explore how dogs were domesticated and how different breeds developed.
5. Sharks!25m · The seven senses that sharks have; getting up close and personal while cageless shark diving.
6. Animal Headgear25m · Animal headgear; how antlers and horns are different.
7. Survival 10125m · Learning the ropes to survival 101; food and water needs; how elements impact body temperature; tricks to tackling life in the great outdoors.
8. Alaska's Animals25m · Animals adapt to life in the freezing-cold weather of Alaska.
9. Buggin' Out25m · Spiders, ladybugs, mayflies and other arthropods.
10. Animal Invaders25m · Invasive species are the new neighbors no one wants.
11. Sense-Abilities25m · Humans' five senses; taste buds; jobs that use taste as their primary tool; human evolution.
12. Roller Coasters25m · Charlie and Kirby unlock the secrets behind roller coasters; the physics of extreme rides; thrill-ride design.
13. Kirby the Falconer25m · Kirby explores how to become a master falconer and meets some amazing birds of prey.
14. Caves25m · Charlie and Kirby explore caves in Virginia; spelunking and rappelling.
15. Action Sports25m · Charlie and Kirby are off to California to meet some of the most innovative minds on the planet: action sports athletes who have to train like athletes but think like engineers -- and Charlie and Kirby design and execute their own tricks.
16. The Case of the Stolen Bike25m · A heist has been committed at HQ and now Charlie and Kirby are on the case!
17. Astronauts25m · Charlie and Kirby are heading off to NASA to unravel the weird world of ASTRONAUTS!More Like This
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