Science of Stupid Best Ofs

Celebrations bring out the best in people and the worst. In this episode of Science of Stupid we have decided to celebrate the different ways in which humans have totally crashed the party.

Dallas Campbell checks out calamitous countryside clips as he explores the science behind hill rolls that went wrong, and a bridge jump that ended in a bump.

Dallas explores how science never goes out of style as he checks out why selfies are banned in parts of India, a disastrous ice bucket challenge and the perils of paddle-boarding.

Dallas rides head long into motorcycle madness as he explores what happened when bold bikers crashed headlong into science.

Dogs join us in our homes and workplaces, so in this Science of Stupid we celebrate their achievements and failures. We'll 'fetch' key scientific principles to explain what went wrong and why.

Dallas Campbell analyses how these brave but scientifically illiterate 'researchers' fail as they meet stupid head on while practising extreme sports with nothing but blind trust on their parachutes.

This is dedicated to cats and other friends who prove that although they lack opposable thumbs, they fare quite well when measured against humans.

Dallas Campbell uses the ruler of science to measure what separates a champion from a loser in legendary sports like basketball, volleyball and newer stuff like street luge.

With the help of animations and slo-mo cinematography, Dallas Campbell demonstrates how not to crash when driving a snowmobile and how to avoid falling flat on your behind when walking in thin ice.

Dallas checks out the gadgets and inventions that have made life harder rather than easier. He also takes a look at seemingly-pointless innovations, like the fly board.

Dallas checks out the ways humans have tried and failed to conquer the skies, exploring aeroplane inventors Wilbur and Orville Wright and balloon rides that ended in disaster.

Disregard science and you could end up on a holiday from hell. Dallas Campbell reveals all you need to know to avoid a trip to the land of stupid.

Dallas Campbell checks out embarrassing clips of people driving backwards and trying to steer over sand.

It's science vs stupid in this special as Dallas Campbell checks out what can happen when stunt men and women get it wrong.

Dallas Campbell heads into the city to examine the science behind some of the biggest threats to mankind, including escalators, traffic jams and steps.

Dallas Campbell takes a look at what it takes to drive a truck, walk in high heels or land a job as a human wrecking ball.

As mother nature puts us to the test, Dallas reveals how to safely rid your roof of snow, steer clear of lightning and even walk through mud.

Dallas Campbell analyses the grown-ups who forgot the rules of flipping on a trampoline, using playground equipment, or playing dizzy bat.