Because Science

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Season 2016
2016x1
Could You Be Sucked Into Space Through a Hole?
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Jan 07, 2016
In the movies, we’ve seen tons of people (and aliens) get sucked out into space, but could it really happen in the same violent manner in real life?
2016x2
JESSICA JONES’ Mind Control Already Exists in Nature!
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Jan 14, 2016
Jessica Jones’ arch nemesis, Kilgrave controls people with just a word, but is that really possible in real life? Kyle examines the science of mind control.
2016x3
How TR-8R’s Lightsaber-Blocking Baton Works
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Jan 21, 2016
The internet’s Star Wars obsession is TR-8R! His lightsaber blocking baton is one of the coolest weapons, but just how does it work? Kyle explores the Force at work.
2016x4
Is the X-Files' Agent Mulder Crazy?
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Jan 29, 2016
X-Files wants you to believe especially David Duchovny’s Agent Fox Mulder, but is he just a crazy conspiracy theorist? Kyle sees if the truth is really out there.
2016x5
Why Does Fallout's Nuka-Cola Quantum Glow Blue?
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Feb 04, 2016
Fallout’s Nuka Cola Quantum has a lot of RAD properties, but its signature one is its blue glow -- why does it have it? Kyle quenches your science thirst.
2016x6
How Does Deadpool's Healing Factor Work?
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Feb 11, 2016
Deadpool has one of the best possible powers for a merc with a mouth, SUPER HEALING. But how does it work? Kyle breaks the fourth wall.
2016x7
How Iceman Is Actually a Bomb!
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Feb 18, 2016
Iceman is obviously known for his freezing powers, but to actually do it in real life, he would be more like a bomb! How is that possible?
2016x8
Which Pokemon Should You REALLY Choose?
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Feb 25, 2016
How do you be the very best in Pokemon like no one ever was? Picking the right Pokemon is probably the best first step. Kyle charts it all out.
2016x9
Why Don't Walking Dead Zombies Decompose?
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Mar 03, 2016
The Walking Dead are literally corpses that would normally rot, fall apart, and eventually turn into nothing but bones, so why don’t they?
2016x10
How Does Superman's Heat Vision Work?
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Mar 10, 2016
Over the years, Superman’s Heat Vision has been many things from literal heat to lasers, but how does it work? This looks like a job for Kyle.
2016x11
Why Batman's Grappling Hook Should Kill More People
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Mar 17, 2016
Batman's one rule is that he never kills, but his grappling hook may pose a few problems. Kyle grapples the truth.
2016x12
12 Ways Superman Could Beat Batman Instantly (But Won’t)
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Mar 24, 2016
Batman v Superman drops this week, so of course everyone will argue who would or should win. But is it really a contest? Kyle shows how the Last Son of Krypton could easily win (but won't).
2016x13
Can Kylo Ren Lift Thor's Hammer?
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Mar 31, 2016
Only those who are worthy can hold Thor’s hammer and possess its power, but could Kylo Ren be an exception? Kyle explores the Forces at work
2016x14
Why Does Darth Vader Breathe Like That?
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Apr 07, 2016
Darth Vader's breathing is an iconic sound, but why does it sound like that? Kyle takes a deep breath to dive into it.
2016x15
How Acidic is the Xenomorph Blood from ALIEN?
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Apr 14, 2016
The Xenomorph of ALIEN fame is one of the most iconic monsters of all time and its acidic blood is equally iconic, but how acidic would it really be? Kyle does some blood chemistry.
2016x16
Could a Lightsaber Cut Through Captain America's Shield?
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Apr 21, 2016
It's the ultimate debate, could a Jedi's lightsaber really cut through Captain America's shield? Kyle breaks it down.
2016x17
Why Death by Lava Is Much Worse Than in the Movies
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Apr 28, 2016
You’ve seen the Terminator die in molten steel and Gollum die in the fires of Mount Doom, but is it really that accurate? Kyle shows you the fiery truth.
2016x18
Can Iron Man Ever Be Knocked Out?
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May 05, 2016
Captain America Civil War is upon us and we’ve seen Iron Man take some punishment in the trailers so far, but can he ever really be knocked out? Kyle takes a swing.
2016x19
Could Spider-Man Swing on Actual Spider Silk?
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May 12, 2016
Spider-Man is finally webslinging in the MCU thanks to Captain America Civil War, but could he use REAL spider silk? Kyle uses his spider sense.
2016x20
How Does Ant-Man Make His Civil War Transformation?
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May 19, 2016
Captain America Civil War was full of great action and powers, but the biggest one literally might have been Ant Man. So how did he do it? Kyle has your orange slices of knowledge.
2016x21
Could Wolverine Get a Tattoo?
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May 26, 2016
We all know Wolverine’s healing ability allows him to recover from wounds, but would it prevent him from getting some ink? Kyle cuts into the science.
2016x22
How Does CatDog Poop?
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Jun 02, 2016
CatDog is literally half-dog and half-cat with just two mouths, so of course you have to wonder where does the food go AFTER it’s been eaten? Kyle explores feline-canine digestion.
2016x23
How Superheroes Phase Through Walls Is All Wrong!
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Jun 09, 2016
The Vision, Kitty Pryde (aka Shadowcat), and the Flash all have different explanations for how they phase through objects, but are any of them right? Kyle phases through the lies.
2016x24
How Quick is Quicksilver?
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Jun 16, 2016
Taking a cue from X-Men Days of Future Past, Quicksilver has yet another mind blowing scene in X-Men Apocalypse, but just how fast is he going this time? Kyle does some speedy math.
2016x25
Can Game of Thrones' Daenerys Targaryen Get Sunburned?
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Jun 23, 2016
We have all seen Daenerys Targaryen survive fire, but does that mean she could be the ultimate beachgoer and be immune to sunburn? Kyle has the irradiated answers.
2016x26
What Really Happens if You Decapitate Deadpool
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Jun 30, 2016
We've covered how Deadpool's healing factor works, but what would it do without his head? Kyle cuts this down to size.
2016x27
How Much Can Captain America Drink?
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Jul 07, 2016
Thanks to his increased metabolism from the Super Soldier serum, Captain America can’t get drunk… or can he? Kyle does the alcoholic math.
2016x28
Can Thor's Hammer Stop the Juggernaut?
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Jul 14, 2016
Thor’s Hammer can only be wielded or moved by those who are worthy and the Juggernaut can’t be stopped once he has momentum, so what would happen if they met?? Kyle has the potentially universe shattering answer.
2016x29
How Does Pokemon Go Work?
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Jul 21, 2016
We all know that Pokemon Go wants you to catch 'em all, but how does it actually work? Kyle has the Pokescience.
2016x30
Why Star Trek Transporters Are Sci-Fi’s Most Impressive Technology!
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Jul 28, 2016
One of Star Trek’s signature technologies is the transporter, but if you look deeper into how they would actually work, they are the greatest piece of sci-fi technology. Kyle beams down some science.
2016x31
How Strong Could One Punch Man Really Be?
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Aug 04, 2016
Everyone already knows that One Punch Man is pretty strong, but could his power be even MORE ridiculous? Kyle has a fistful of science.
2016x32
Could Stranger Things' 'Upside Down' Really Exist?
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Aug 11, 2016
One of the more stranger things of Stranger Things is the Upside Down, but could it actually be a reality? Kyle explores the universe.
2016x33
Would a Futurama Sized Ice Cube Stop Global Warming?
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Aug 18, 2016
Good news everyone! Global warming is a real thing, ok so not really good news. Futurama had their own solution for it, but would that really work? Kyle heats up some science.
2016x34
Why Don't Lightsabers Burn Your Hands Off?
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Aug 25, 2016
We’ve covered many aspects of lightsabers but by popular demand, we are doing another. With how powerful lightsabers are, why don’t they burn their holder’s hand? Kyle answers the heated debate.
2016x35
Is the Flash Fast Enough to Launch a Rocket?
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Sep 01, 2016
The Flash is the fastest man alive, but is he fast enough to make a rocket escape the Earth's atmosphere? Kyle has the rocket science.
2016x36
Would Dragon Ball Z Gravity Training Kill You?
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Sep 08, 2016
In Dragon Ball Z, Goku and Vegeta had to step up their game constantly and train in extreme conditions like intense gravity, but what would that do to a normal human body? Kyle goes over 9000 to find out.
2016x37
Are Wolverine's Claws Too Big For His Body?
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Sep 15, 2016
n all the X-Men movies and comics, Wolverine’s adamantium claws are his signature feature, but could they really fit in his arms? Kyle breaks down some Loganatomy.
2016x38
How Many Wonka Fizzy Lifting Drinks Would It Take to Float?
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Sep 22, 2016
In Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Charlie and Grandpa Joe get lifted into the air thanks to the Wonka’s Fizzy Lifting Drink, but could this work in reality? In honor of the late great Gene Wilder, Kyle takes a fizzy lifted look.
2016x39
Could Mass Effect Weapons Work in Real Life?
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Sep 26, 2016
Mass Effect has a lot of cool weaponry but are they more realistic than you think?
2016x40
How Strong is Luke Cage’s Skin?
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Oct 06, 2016
Luke Cage’s unbreakable skin is incredible, but how strong would it have to be REALLY be in order to withstand all kinds of punishment including bullets? Kyle does the unbreakable science.
2016x41
What Would Happen if Galactus Consumed the Earth?
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Oct 13, 2016
Galactus needs to consume planets just to survive, but what exactly is he getting out of them? What would the Earth give him? Kyle has the planet dietary information.
2016x42
The Physics of The Flash’s Infinite Mass Punch!
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Oct 20, 2016
We’ve looked at the Flash’s cognitive abilities, but now it’s time to look at one of his most famous moves: the INFINITE MASS PUNCH. Kyle does the infinite calculations.
2016x43
How to Hunt Werewolves with Science!
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Oct 27, 2016
The legend of werewolves has existed for thousands of years, but how could you find them in real life? Kyle sheds some light on this Halloween fright.
2016x44
Would the Death Star Need Artificial Gravity?
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Air date
Nov 03, 2016
The Death Star is no moon, but it’s close to the size of one, so does this mean it needs its own gravity? Is it even possible?
2016x45
How Does Cyclops Actually See?
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Nov 10, 2016
Cyclops is one of the most iconic X-Men and so are his optic blast powers, but how can he actually see through all that energy? Kyle opens your eyes.
2016x46
Could Wolverine’s Claws Cut Superman?
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Nov 17, 2016
It’s the ultimate showdown the unbreakable claws of Wolverine and the man of steel, Superman. Could Logan’s adamantium claws actually break through the Last Son of Krypton’s skin? Kyle cuts down the science.
2016x47
How Loud Is The Hulk's Thunderclap?
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Nov 24, 2016
The Hulk can smash everything in different ways, but his iconic thunderclap is one of the best ways. So just how loud is this mighty move? Kyle breaks out the earplugs.
2016x48
Why Star Wars' Tatooine Sunset Is Even Cooler with Science!
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Dec 01, 2016
Luke Skywalker's iconic Tatooine sunset scene is the stuff of film legend, but could it be even cooler?
2016x49
How Lightsaber Color Tells Us What They're Really Made of!
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Dec 08, 2016
Star Wars has one of the most legendary weapons in the lightsaber, but it’s not made of light or as George Lucas said “a laser sword.” But could their color tell us what it really is? Kyle uses Jedi science.
2016x50
Why Chewbacca's Bowcaster Is Stronger Than Any Blaster!
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Dec 15, 2016
Han Solo became a fan of Chewie's Bowcaster in The Force Awakens and it's easy to see why since it's more powerful than any good blaster. How is that possible? Kyle tells you the odds.
2016x51
What Is Groot Made of?
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Dec 22, 2016
We are Groot! No, really we are Groot. If you’ve ever wondered what the tree-like Guardian of the Galaxy is made of, wonder no more. Kyle does some Groot anatomy.
2016x52 Season finale
How Does Thor Summon Lightning?
Episode overview
Air date
Dec 29, 2016
Thor is the Asgardian god of thunder, but, besides just calling it magic, how does he exactly summon lightning? Kyle takes a crack at explaining how.

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