Science of Stupid Season 4, Episode 19: Sports Special

1

Ice Ice Baby...But Dry Ice?

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

Nose Wheelie Aka Stoppie

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

3

How To Get the Perfect Ten

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

4

To Hammer or Not to Hammer?

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

5

Jumping Jills Went Up the ...

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

6

Landing the Perfect Stunt

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

Drifting Is No Child's Play

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

8

The Scientific Way of Wrestling!

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

9

Becoming a Space Hopper

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

10

Trampoline Flips

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

11

Hoverboarding to Glory

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

12

For Skiers and Dirt Bikers

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

13

Behind That Perfect Flip

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

14

Want to Fly High?

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

15

Acing the Trickiest!

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

16

Keen Yet Comic

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

17

Elasticity and Archery

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

18

The Art of Overtaking

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

Sports Special

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

20

Becoming the Dragon

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

21

Bend it Like the Bubble

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

22

Champagne, Shaken Not Stirred

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

No Smoke Without Fire

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

Thou Shall Climb the Mountain

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

25

Stupid Is as Stupid Dances

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

26

Surfing on Sand

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

27

Get Set, Float!

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

28

The Grind to Perfection

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

Ahoy! A Buoyant Trick

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

30

Lever-manai

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

31

Flips and Flops

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

32

Flag Poling and Its Vices

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

33

Understanding Projectile Motion!

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

34

Sacked by the Side-car

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