Season 1 Episode 13
The Einstein Challenge
Competition realitySeason 113 Episodes
Amazing Feats of FlightS1 E1Two aeronautical experts from NASA face-off to explain everything from how planes take off to how a stealth bomber makes itself invisible.
The Daredevil Made Me Do ItS1 E2Two physicists explain thermodynamics and extreme altitude by tackling questions about parachutes and diving to the ocean's greatest depths.
Ancient WeaponsS1 E3Two historical weapons experts explain ancient warfare by demonstrating the use of weapons like the trebuchet, hwacha and Greek fire.
Mega DisastersS1 E4Experts in environment studies explain the great garbage patch, the sinking of the Titanic, and the causes of an avalanche, among other natural and man-made disasters.
Killer SpaceS1 E5Dr. Greg Ojakangas and Grant Harkness tackle the deadlier aspects of space through topics like the perils of colonizing Mars and the risk of removing one's helmet in space.
Mother Nature's WrathS1 E6Meteorologists Mike Nelson and Matthew Cappucci explain the formation of sinkholes, thundersnow and the supercell tornado among other extreme weather events.
Titans of IndustryS1 E7Two historians go head-to-head explaining revolutionary inventions ranging from dynamite to the telephone.- Mechanical EngineersS1 E8Two engineers answer the big questions: why skyscrapers don't fall down in an earthquake and why doesn't a roller coaster fly off its tracks?
When Dinosaurs Ruled the EarthS1 E9Paleontologists face-off on the topic of dinosaurs, including the supersonic power of the Apatosaurus' tail, the fearsome jaws of Tyrannosaurus Rex and exactly how a giant asteroid meant the end for dinosaurs.
When in RomeS1 E10Authorities in Roman history try to explain all things Ancient Rome to the panel, including how Roman bathrooms work, and how lions and gladiators faced off in mortal combat in the Colosseum.
The World of WWIIS1 E11Food experts explain the less glamorous aspects of the food; how to make gelatin, the secrets of competitive eating and why you should approach a pufferfish with extreme caution.
FoodS1 E12Food experts explain the less glamorous aspects of the food; how to make gelatin, the secrets of competitive eating and why you should approach a pufferfish with extreme caution.
Pyramid SchemesS1 E13Two historians explain to the panel the perils and triumphs of the Dark Ages, from the Black Death through the invention of Guttenberg's printing press.
Pyramid SchemesSeason 1 Episode 13
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