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Outrageous Acts of Science

This fast-paced series scours the internet for the best self-appointed scientists whose homegrown experiments, inventions and stunts have gone viral.
IMDb 7.120136 episodesX-Ray16+
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Episodes

  1. S1 E1 - Homemade Heroes

    November 27, 2012
    43min
    7+
    Amateur and professional scientists turn everyday objects into amazing science and share their backyard experimental exploits, as experts analyze how they did it.
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  2. S1 E2 - Human Guinea Pigs

    April 26, 2013
    43min
    13+
    Amateur scientists with nerves of steel are ready to try anything as they put their bodies on the line for bold, backyard science experiments.
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  3. S1 E3 - Natural Born Thrillers

    May 3, 2013
    43min
    7+
    Self-appointed scientists and intrepid individuals get up close and personal with mother nature, as experts analyze how they pulled off those amazing experiments.
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  4. S1 E4 - Epic Stunts

    May 10, 2013
    43min
    7+
    Backyard scientists and daredevils push the boundaries to put on a show and pull incredible stunts in the name of science.
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  5. S1 E5 - Power Junkies

    May 17, 2013
    43min
    7+
    Pioneering amateur and professional scientists wrestle the elemental forces of the universe, like gravity, light or sound, to create incredible experiments.
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  6. S1 E6 - Dukes of Havoc

    May 24, 2013
    43min
    16+
    Fearless amateur scientists, with a natural talent for destruction, release chaos with mind-blowing experiments.
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Directors

Andrew CappellettiClaire JustinMegan MacQueenNick Miller

Producers

Denman RookeGareth CornickWyatt ChannellImogen OgilvieGraham Evans

Cast

Tim Dadabo

Studio

Science
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