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Weird But True!
2016 · 3 seasons · 25m · ★ 5.0
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.
Start from S1E1 · Space Rocks
Episodes
E11. Space Rocks
2016 · 25m
DescriptionSpace rocks: asteroids and comets; what happens when interstellar debris collides with Earth.
E22. Storm Chasers
2016 · 25m
Charlie and Kirby look at storms, hurricanes and tornados; storm chasers in Colorado; the science behind weather.
E33. Sunken Treasure
2016 · 25m
Charlie and Kirby learn why shipwrecks happen; researching and exploring sunken treasures.
E44. Dog Days
2016 · 25m
Charlie and Kirby explore how dogs were domesticated and how different breeds developed.
E55. Sharks!
2016 · 25m
The seven senses that sharks have; getting up close and personal while cageless shark diving.
E66. Animal Headgear
2016 · 25m
Animal headgear; how antlers and horns are different.
E77. Survival 101
2016 · 25m
Learning the ropes to survival 101; food and water needs; how elements impact body temperature; tricks to tackling life in the great outdoors.
E88. Alaska's Animals
2016 · 25m
Animals adapt to life in the freezing-cold weather of Alaska.
E99. Buggin' Out
2016 · 25m
Spiders, ladybugs, mayflies and other arthropods.
E1010. Animal Invaders
2016 · 25m
Invasive species are the new neighbors no one wants.
E1111. Sense-Abilities
2016 · 25m
Humans' five senses; taste buds; jobs that use taste as their primary tool; human evolution.
E1212. Roller Coasters
2016 · 25m
Charlie and Kirby unlock the secrets behind roller coasters; the physics of extreme rides; thrill-ride design.
E1313. Kirby the Falconer
2016 · 25m
Kirby explores how to become a master falconer and meets some amazing birds of prey.
E1414. Caves
2016 · 25m
Charlie and Kirby explore caves in Virginia; spelunking and rappelling.
E1515. Action Sports
2016 · 25m
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.
E1616. The Case of the Stolen Bike
2016 · 25m
A heist has been committed at HQ and now Charlie and Kirby are on the case!
E1717. Astronauts
2016 · 25m
Charlie and Kirby are heading off to NASA to unravel the weird world of ASTRONAUTS!