Weird But True! (2016)
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.
Last episode
Seasons
Sep 25, 2017 |
1. Paper Craftalanches & Recycling!Charlie and Kirby head to NASA's mission control in Houston to learn how to train to become astronauts. |
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Oct 02, 2017 |
2. PaperHow recycling helps save trees; visit to a paper mill and a recycling plant. |
Oct 09, 2017 |
3. The Airplane BirthdayWith a soapbox derby coming up, Charlie and Kirby head to the racetrack for a crash course on race cars. |
Oct 16, 2017 |
4. Sounds GoodCharlie and Kirby learn all about planes on a flight in a historic biplane. |
Oct 23, 2017 |
5. Episode 5 |
Oct 30, 2017 |
6. Episode 6 |
Nov 06, 2017 |
7. Coral Reef CrazyForensic scientists show Charlie and Kirby how fingerprints and footprints help solve crimes. |
Nov 13, 2017 |
8. Carnivorous Plants!Charlie and Kirby visit the quietest room in the world to learn how to harness sound. |
Nov 20, 2017 |
9. Busy BeesDescription DescriptionCharlie and Kirby head to Hawaii to discover the secrets of volcanoes. |
Nov 27, 2017 |
10. The Egg Drop ChallengeCharlie and Kirby investigate various kinds of trees and climb giant sequoias that can grow to be over 250 feet tall. |
Dec 04, 2017 |
11. It's Electric!Charlie and Kirby learn how to take care of Patrick's coral reef aquarium. |
Dec 11, 2017 |
12. Master CraftersCharlie and Kirby explore different types of plants, from carnivorous plants that eat insects, to giant sea kelp that grow up to two feet per day. |
Dec 18, 2017 |
13. Animal Defense LeagueKirby and Charlie learn all about bees. |
Dec 25, 2017 |
14. Test EngineersKirby needs to build a contraption that will beat the school record in the egg-drop contest so she and Charlie get some advice from professional test engineers. |
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Jan 01, 2018 |
15. ElectricityCharlie and Kirby learn all about electricity when their headquarters loses power. |