Weird But True!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.
CreatorBrandon Gulish
Space Rocks
Sep 5, 2016
DescriptionSpace rocks: asteroids and comets; what happens when interstellar debris collides with Earth.
Storm Chasers
Sep 12, 2016
Charlie and Kirby look at storms, hurricanes and tornados; storm chasers in Colorado; the science behind weather.
Sunken Treasure
Sep 19, 2016
Charlie and Kirby learn why shipwrecks happen; researching and exploring sunken treasures.
Dog Days
Sep 26, 2016
Charlie and Kirby explore how dogs were domesticated and how different breeds developed.
Sharks!
Oct 3, 2016
The seven senses that sharks have; getting up close and personal while cageless shark diving.
Animal Headgear
Oct 10, 2016
Animal headgear; how antlers and horns are different.
Survival 101
Oct 17, 2016
Learning the ropes to survival 101; food and water needs; how elements impact body temperature; tricks to tackling life in the great outdoors.
Alaska's Animals
Oct 24, 2016
Animals adapt to life in the freezing-cold weather of Alaska.
Buggin' Out
Oct 31, 2016
Spiders, ladybugs, mayflies and other arthropods.
Animal Invaders
Nov 7, 2016
Invasive species are the new neighbors no one wants.
Sense-Abilities
Nov 14, 2016
Humans' five senses; taste buds; jobs that use taste as their primary tool; human evolution.
Roller Coasters
Nov 21, 2016
Charlie and Kirby unlock the secrets behind roller coasters; the physics of extreme rides; thrill-ride design.
Kirby the Falconer
Nov 28, 2016
Kirby explores how to become a master falconer and meets some amazing birds of prey.
Caves
Dec 5, 2016
Charlie and Kirby explore caves in Virginia; spelunking and rappelling.
Action Sports
Dec 12, 2016
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.
The Case of the Stolen Bike
Dec 19, 2016
A heist has been committed at HQ and now Charlie and Kirby are on the case!
Astronauts
Dec 26, 2016
Charlie and Kirby are heading off to NASA to unravel the weird world of ASTRONAUTS!
