Outrageous Acts of Science
Overview
Outrageous Acts of Science showcases a blend of scientific inquiry and viral internet culture. Each episode features a countdown of 20 widely-shared online videos, delving into the fascinating experiments performed by both experts and enthusiasts. Viewers get to understand the scientific principles driving these outrageous acts, transforming entertaining clips into educational experiences. The show highlights the creativity and ingenuity of those pushing the boundaries of science, making complex concepts accessible and engaging for a broad audience.
Episodes
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Homemade Heroes
Amateur and professional scientists alike are hitting the streets to carry out experiments and share their daring adventures online, vying to outdo ea...
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Corner Brook
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Human Guinea Pigs
Science is hitting the streets as both amateur and professional scientists engage in experiments and share their adventures online, striving to outdo ...
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Brazil
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Yukon
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3
Natural Born Thrillers
Amateur and professional scientists alike are hitting the streets to showcase their experiments, sharing their adventures online and vying to outdo on...
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Costa Rica
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Epic Stunts
Amateur and professional scientists are hitting the streets, showcasing their experiments and sharing their thrilling adventures online, all while com...
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Power Junkies
Amateur and professional scientists are bringing their experiments outdoors, sharing their wild endeavors online and vying with fellow backyard innova...
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Dukes of Havoc
Amateur and professional scientists alike are hitting the streets, carrying out experiments and sharing their thrilling adventures online. They’re i...
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Kings of Carnage
Chaos ensues with a series of wild experiments! Watch as an anvil is launched, a guy known as Thundershin' takes center stage, and an MRI machine meet...
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Show Offs
The episode showcases a spectacular moonwalk, an impressive tightrope act, and a whimsical whistling walrus. Additionally, a monk performs an astonish...
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Daredevils
A thrill-seeker rides atop a moving train; a dog skillfully balances on a thin rope; and a skydiver makes an impressive walk between two aircraft in m...
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Zeroes to Heroes
High dive tragedy; tongue lamppost fail.
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When Nature Calls
A gorilla strolls upright like a human, while fluffy clouds drift inside a building. Meanwhile, there’s a man on a quest, pursuing the thrill of vol...
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Human Lab Rats
In this episode, we meet the ultimate speed eater, Rollerman, as he takes on new challenges. A young girl faces an unusual situation with a bot fly in...
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The People's Vote
We've compiled the top moments from OAS, handpicked by you, the audience. Enjoy a collection of your favorite clips from all the seasons we've release...
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Masters of the Universe
The episode explores the thrilling world of extreme vertical diving, showcasing incredible feats that push the limits. It also features a fearless ind...
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Freaks of Nature
A man who can harness electricity finds himself in a peculiar situation involving a car that drives in reverse. Meanwhile, another character has devel...
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Muthas of Invention
In Los Angeles, a remarkable bicycle reaches towering heights, capturing the attention of locals. Meanwhile, an innovative hover platform takes to the...
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Backyard Boffins
A BMX rider attempts a daring triple backflip while an air-raid siren blares in the background. Meanwhile, a propane tank is transformed into a makesh...
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Hackaverse
A snowmobile made from inflatable materials, a rocket-powered trolley, tattoos inspired by bedbugs, and a car that’s controlled by an iPod all come ...
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Heroes and Hoaxers
Featuring musical fruit and a shark balancer.
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14
Greatest Hits II
Scientists select the best clips from season 2.
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Fact or Fake
Join us as we dive into the internet's most astonishing videos! Can our panel of specialists identify the hoaxes among them? This episode showcases th...
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License to Thrill
A guy performs wheelies in a car, showcasing his skills; another man finds himself suspended from the ceiling, wrapped in tape; meanwhile, BASE jumper...
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Kings of Creation
A vehicle that can skip rope, a Japanese robot unbeatable at "Rock Paper Scissors," a motorcycle with a single wheel, and boots that propel you into t...
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Born to Be Wild
A woman who survived a devastating avalanche, a man with the incredible ability to hold his breath for more than 22 minutes, and a thrill-seeker who p...
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Grand Masters
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Tested on Humans
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Lords of the Elements
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Cowboys of Chaos
A DIY cannon; houses blown apart; and powerful magnets capable of crushing a hand.
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9
Epic Fails
A surfing accident leads to unexpected chaos; a challenge involving the most difficult tongue-twister tests the limits of patience; and a man grapples...
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10
Urban Legends
A perilous electric bicycle, a submarine powered entirely by human strength, and a full-sized car made entirely of Lego.
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Fact or Fiction
Could these astonishing web videos be real or just elaborate fakes? Our group of scientists is on the case, uncovering the truth behind these stunts. ...
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Speed Freaks
Get ready for an exhilarating ride as we push the limits like never before! Join us as we meet a daring individual who drives his vehicle 1,000 feet a...
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Home Hacks
Discover the ultimate backyard innovators on the internet! This episode showcases thrilling motorcycle chariot racing in Florida, a guy who helps his ...
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No Limits
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Win or Fail
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Demolition Derby
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Superhuman
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Forces of Nature
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Insane Inventions
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Weird Science
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Like a Boss
Discover how to master the art of doing things like a pro. This episode showcases an extraordinary butt skipper who sets a new record, a woman who exp...
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Is this for Real?
We delve into the line between scientific reality and fantasy. Featuring a woman who appears to walk on water and a man who inflates inner tubes using...
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Man vs. Nature
In a bizarre showdown, a gorilla known for shattering glass challenges a speedy sea lion in a race. Their unusual opponent? A snowman standing in the ...
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Epic Skills
We’re counting down the most amazing clips that highlight the Internet’s ultimate legends showcasing their extraordinary talents: from the most st...
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Homemade Hotshots
A thrilling countdown showcases some of the most incredible and risky home experiments. Watch as electricity is combined with swimming pools, supercha...
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Wild Rides
Gliding on a snowboard high above the clouds, racing a quad bike alongside a koala, and performing a thrilling loop in a spherical car.
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Brain vs Brawn
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Killer Builds
A compilation of the top builds found online features a remarkable seafaring supercar, bees capable of 3D printing, and jet-powered wings that enable ...
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Facepalm
A near encounter with a humpback whale; an aircraft featuring round wings; excruciating ant stings; and a burst of light from a glow stick.
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Shock & Awesome
In this episode, a crow with the ability to talk adds a twist to the adventure. A super-fast tractor zooms around, while a wacky axe made of silly put...
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Not Safe for Work
Get ready for a thrilling countdown of the most incredible—and perilous—workplace moments. From hilarious office pranks and life-saving drones to ...
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Wild Things
Embarking on an adventure to discover bizarre creatures and unusual natural phenomena, the journey reveals kangaroos packed in bags, the experience of...
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Beast Mode
Challenging the limits of the human body, this episode explores the feats of skill, strength, and intellect. It features mind-bending verbal challenge...
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Transformers
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Punked?
A compilation of viral internet videos; groundbreaking reversals; an out-of-place fish; an unusual six-pack; specialists distinguish between reality a...
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Nailed It
The episode showcases some of the most incredible stunts and creations from across the web, highlighting breathtaking skiing acrobatics, impressive me...
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Garage Genuis
Exploring garages, backyards, and basements around the globe, the quest uncovers innovative home inventors. Among the fascinating creations are a rema...
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Power Hungry
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Accident or Design
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Movers and Makers
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Power Up
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Game Changers
Get ready to dive into the world of some of the internet's most creative trendsetters. We'll witness unprecedented barrel rolls, mind-bending experime...
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Neighborhood Watch
In this episode, we dive into the realm of backyard science, showcasing some of the most outrageous homemade Internet clips. Join us as we encounter s...
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Beta Testers
Join a group of talented inventors as they tackle challenges with innovative solutions. In this episode, we follow these passionate creators as they e...
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Fearless or Foolish
This episode shines a light on both daring and reckless internet legends. Viewers will witness jaw-dropping trick shots, extreme mountain unicyclists,...
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Amped Up
In this episode, we celebrate some of the most creative minds online. These individuals have taken basic concepts and elevated them to extraordinary l...
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Truth or Troll
Can a paper saw actually slice through wood? Is it possible to snap a selfie with a tornado? Are massive alligators really wandering the fairways of F...
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Natural Selection
Join us on a thrilling online adventure as we uncover Mother Nature's most jaw-dropping surprises. From adorable bears to mischievous ferrets, and eve...
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Epic Elements
Focusing on trailblazers who have battled cosmic forces and confronted nature's challenges to achieve something remarkable.
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Crowd Pleasers
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Moguls of Mayhem
This episode features a thrilling montage of daring creators who excel in chaos and mayhem. From actual hungry hippos to a symphony of gunfire, these ...
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Pure Power
Tune in to see these incredible individuals unleash their speed, strength, and talents to take the internet by storm. Prepare for jaw-dropping bungee ...
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Bucket List
We're putting together the ultimate bucket list! We'll master the art of baking bread using a volcano, construct hotel rooms beneath the ocean, and co...
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Mind Benders
Get ready to have your minds blown by some of the most astonishing clips online. Our team of experts will sample a century-old cracker, check out a ca...
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Life Hackers
This episode highlights innovative backyard inventors who are crafting incredible life hacks. Watch as these creative minds transform a bicycle into a...
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Tons of Anarchy
Amidst a whirlwind of destruction, chaos reigns supreme as the largest firework display in history lights up the sky. A vacuum cannon is unleashed, ob...
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Bragging Rights
A countdown of incredibly talented individuals who flaunt their impressive abilities for some serious bragging rights. From riding tandem unicycles to...
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Very Innovative People
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Seriously?
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Ground Breakers
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No Brainers
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Body Rockers
Exploring the boundaries of human endurance, specialists evaluate DIY gas masks and craft music using blood. This episode delves into the most astonis...
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Rebooters
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Masters of Disasters
A thrilling countdown showcases the most perilous videos found online, featuring audacious individuals who have transformed calamity into a scientific...
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Strangest Things
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Mod Fathers
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Owned It
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Supernatural
This episode showcases some of Mother Nature's most astonishing spectacles. Highlights include a shocking scene of a man being consumed by leeches, th...
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How Not To
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MVPs
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Power Trippin'
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Masters of Mayhem
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Ultimate Upgraders
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Mind Blown
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Quantum Leaps
A look at quantum leaps.
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Only Natural
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Unusual Suspects
Unearthing bizarre footage that hides in the dark, the episode also explores the wild science of snoring hummingbirds, showcases bands playing beneath...