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Science of Stupid

Season 4 · 34 episodes · Jul 11, 2016

  1. Episode 1

    Ice Ice Baby...But Dry Ice?

    Jul 11, 2016

    Using hilarious examples of brave souls who rush where angels fear to tread, Manish Paul defines the perfect formula to avoid 'Dry Ice Disasters'.

  2. Episode 2

    Nose Wheelie Aka Stoppie

    Jul 12, 2016

    Delve into Manish Paul's garage of scientific disclosures to avoid nose dives while attempting a stoppie.

  3. Episode 3

    How To Get the Perfect Ten

    Jul 13, 2016

    Manish Paul proves that amateur gymnasts must get their basics right or would definitely be catapulted to the hall of shame.

  4. Episode 4

    To Hammer or Not to Hammer?

    Jul 14, 2016

    Thor fans should definitely pay heed to Manish Paul's scientific disclosures before using 'the Hammer'.

  5. Episode 5

    Jumping Jills Went Up the ...

    Jul 15, 2016

    Manish Paul prescribes the right dose of science and fun to trampoline enthusiasts.

  6. Episode 6

    Landing the Perfect Stunt

    Jul 17, 2016

    Friction and centre of mass help us decode the skill of smooth skiing while the importance of landing angle is showcased by some rookie stunt riders.

  7. Episode 7

    Drifting Is No Child's Play

    Jul 19, 2016

    An avid series of misadventures demystify the importance of the traction-inertia synergy while drifting.

  8. Episode 8

    The Scientific Way of Wrestling!

    Jul 20, 2016

    Manish Paul decrypts the secrets of wrestling manoeuvres using applied physics and awry examples.

  9. Episode 9

    Becoming a Space Hopper

    Jul 21, 2016

    Manish Paul proves that space hopping often results in some hilarious outcomes unless we understand the science behind the fun activity.

  10. Episode 10

    Trampoline Flips

    Jul 22, 2016

    Unravel the mystery of trampoline flips as Manish Paul defines the perfect angular velocity to execute the acrobatic feat.

  11. Episode 11

    Hoverboarding to Glory

    Jul 25, 2016

    Dunderheads prove that sidelining dynamic equilibrium costs dearly while trying to balance on a hoverboard.

  12. Episode 12

    For Skiers and Dirt Bikers

    Jul 26, 2016

    Decipher the science behind a hassle-free dirt biking experience. Also, find out what it takes to become a skiing expert.

  13. Episode 13

    Behind That Perfect Flip

    Jul 27, 2016

    Mindless misadventures unravel that the laws of the projectile motion can either make or break a perfect flip and a throw.

  14. Episode 14

    Want to Fly High?

    Jul 28, 2016

    Understand the science behind these tricky stunts and learn how to look cool while flyboarding and spinning like a pro.

  15. Episode 15

    Acing the Trickiest!

    Jul 29, 2016

    From acing the caster board to some triumphant Airflares techniques, the law of physics undoubtedly decodes them all!

  16. Episode 16

    Keen Yet Comic

    Jul 31, 2016

    Manish Paul provides keen yet comic insight into the changes of state in substances both physical and chemical.

  17. Episode 17

    Elasticity and Archery

    Aug 1, 2016

    Some chucklesome archery helps to decode the art of shooting an arrow, using elastic energy to nail the target.

  18. Episode 18

    The Art of Overtaking

    Aug 2, 2016

    In a hurry or in a race? Manish Paul uses epic fails to showcase the importance of 'optimal racing line' while overtaking on the road.

  19. Episode 19

    Sports Special

    Aug 3, 2016

    In this sports special episode, grab the skills on how to perform well in different games.

  20. Episode 20

    Becoming the Dragon

    Aug 4, 2016

    Decode the laws of physics behind fire breathing with the help of some painful misadventures captured on cam.

  21. Episode 21

    Bend it Like the Bubble

    Aug 5, 2016

    Learn how 'bubble football' is a sport, where elastic collision and momentum are vital to score a goal or settle scores.

  22. Episode 22

    Champagne, Shaken Not Stirred

    Aug 7, 2016

    A champagne bottle contains more philosophy than all the books in the world. Learn the scientific way to uncork the bottle of celebrations with Manish Paul.

  23. Episode 23

    No Smoke Without Fire

    Aug 8, 2016

    Fire and gunpowder don't sleep together, mostly. Daredevils on Science of Stupid teach how to handle fire with their potent combination of heat, fuel and oxygen.

  24. Episode 24

    Thou Shall Climb the Mountain

    Aug 10, 2016

    Manish Paul showcases the fate of some unfortunate mountaineers, who ignore the scientific commandments of frictional force and centre of mass while climbing.

  25. Episode 25

    Stupid Is as Stupid Dances

    Aug 11, 2016

    The villagers of 'Stupidpur' party all night with their unfortunate swagger, only to be undone by the laws of physics.

  26. Episode 26

    Surfing on Sand

    Aug 14, 2016

    Does 'Boogie Boarding' ring a bell when one talks about sand dunes? Catch the scientific recipe of acing the thrilling sport.

  27. Episode 27

    Get Set, Float!

    Aug 15, 2016

    Mr. Bean has stiff competition from budding beans as they fail to use scientific principles while trying to slide on water.

  28. Episode 28

    The Grind to Perfection

    Aug 16, 2016

    Acing the Grind on a BMX bike is much easier by applying scientific principles unless one is hell-bent on making their orthopedist rich.

  29. Episode 29

    Ahoy! A Buoyant Trick

    Aug 17, 2016

    Keen on saving a drowning damsel in distress? Learn the Archimedes principles of buoyancy to overcome the obstacles in the water.

  30. Episode 30

    Lever-manai

    Aug 18, 2016

    Some mistimed endeavours showcase the indisputable importance of pivot point and applied force while using a simple lever.

  31. Episode 31

    Flips and Flops

    Aug 19, 2016

    Some painful flop attempts demystify the art of the horizontal flips as rookies take a shot at the acrobatic feat.

  32. Episode 32

    Flag Poling and Its Vices

    Aug 21, 2016

    Hilarious misadventures enlist the vices of attempting 'human flag poling' without a scientific plan of execution.

  33. Episode 33

    Understanding Projectile Motion!

    Aug 22, 2016

    Manish Paul decodes the secrets of projectile motion through some hilariously awry misadventures captured on cam.

  34. Episode 34

    Sacked by the Side-car

    Aug 23, 2016

    Manish Paul explains the science of centrifugal force as motorcyclists with side-cars commit hilarious blunders.