Weird But True!

5.0

2016•25m

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.

Production

Seasons

17 Episodes • Premiered 2016

1. Space Rocks

DescriptionSpace rocks: asteroids and comets; what happens when interstellar debris collides with Earth.

2. Storm Chasers

Charlie and Kirby look at storms, hurricanes and tornados; storm chasers in Colorado; the science behind weather.

3. Sunken Treasure

Charlie and Kirby learn why shipwrecks happen; researching and exploring sunken treasures.

4. Dog Days

Charlie and Kirby explore how dogs were domesticated and how different breeds developed.

5. Sharks!

The seven senses that sharks have; getting up close and personal while cageless shark diving.

6. Animal Headgear

Animal headgear; how antlers and horns are different.

7. Survival 101

Learning the ropes to survival 101; food and water needs; how elements impact body temperature; tricks to tackling life in the great outdoors.

8. Alaska's Animals

Animals adapt to life in the freezing-cold weather of Alaska.

9. Buggin' Out

Spiders, ladybugs, mayflies and other arthropods.

10. Animal Invaders

Invasive species are the new neighbors no one wants.

11. Sense-Abilities

Humans' five senses; taste buds; jobs that use taste as their primary tool; human evolution.

12. Roller Coasters

Charlie and Kirby unlock the secrets behind roller coasters; the physics of extreme rides; thrill-ride design.

13. Kirby the Falconer

Kirby explores how to become a master falconer and meets some amazing birds of prey.

14. Caves

Charlie and Kirby explore caves in Virginia; spelunking and rappelling.

15. Action Sports

Charlie and Kirby are off to California to meet some of the most innovative minds on the planet: action sports athletes who have to train like athletes but think like engineers -- and Charlie and Kirby design and execute their own tricks.