Episodes (12)
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Ep 1
Master Blaster
2015-03-15•30m
Tim sets off fire extinguisher rockets and finds out what happens when a person gets vacuum packed.
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Ep 2
Crash & Burn
2015-03-15•30m
Tim Shaw learns how to stop a 1000 mph bullet from a magnum and puts a hovercraft through its paces.
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Ep 3
Shock & Awe
2015-04-06•30m
Gas-filled weather balloons; water pressure against a steel tank; rubber bands around a watermelon.
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Ep 4
Positively Shocking
2015-04-06•30m
Tim shows us the force of a shotgun and the explosive action of a man-made lightning bolt.
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Ep 5
Falling, Floating & Feasting
2015-04-13•30m
Testing the sticking power of glue, the power of a rocket boot and the properties of dry ice.
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Ep 6
Pedal to the Metal
2015-04-13•30m
Discover heat of magnesium, strength of car components and winning muscle power.
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Ep 7
Shattering Conclusions
2015-04-27•30m
The explosive qualities of hair products, starting fluid, and the oxygen we breathe, are exposed.
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Ep 8
Pressure Cooker
2015-04-27•30m
Exploring what items can withstand the impact of a high-tension crossbow bolt.
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Ep 9
Shooters, Showers & Shockwaves
2015-05-04•30m
Tim shoots from a moving vehicle and discovers surprising science behind helium filled balloons.
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Ep 10
Blow It Up
2015-05-04•30m
Propelling a bowling ball out of a cannon; showing diners what happens when they take antacids.
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Ep 11
Blasts, Fire, & Beers
2015-05-11•30m
Seeing what material can contain explosive blasts; an unlit match meets superheated steam.
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Ep 12
Human Cannonball
2015-05-11•30m
Finding out which combination will be enough to fire a life-sized dummy out of a cannonball.