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The Remote Control Bowling Ball

Homer Simpson would love Kevin's bowling ball that is engineered to be steered into the pins each time. Or is it?

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We've seen it done in the movies - the perfect car slide in between two parked cars. Think of it as an adult slip n' slide. They guys start by testing pavement lubricants to see what works.WWW

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Setting Up the Power Slide

Kevin and Grant have built two versions of their trash can rocket and in true scientific method, they test them out without the propellants first to see if they are air-worthy.WWW

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Trash Can Rocket Test

The guys decide they can one up some epic cannon fails with their own homemade Gatling gun, customized to shoot meatballs. Check out the build of both meat and firepower.WWW

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Meatball Gatling Gun

After Grant and Kevin watch some three-wheeled destruction on the internet, they brainstorm how they could do it better - with motorized trikes.WWW

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Inspiration Phase: Motorized Trikes

Kevin and Grant want to do lawnmower jousting right, from armor to weaponry. The first step is comprehensive tests for the best jousting pole.WWW

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Preparing For the Joust

The guys are building their own "mini-weapons" to compete for accuracy, durability and distance. After Grant bends the rules, the game is on to build anything that will win.WWW

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Mini-Weapon Olympiad

The guys are inspired to see how many G-forces they can pull on a handmade merry go round powered with a motorcycle. They wisely try the first test with sandbags.WWW

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Going for Maximum G-Forces

Kevin and Grant have completed the build of their electromagnetic gravity defying boots. Kevin takes the first turn and finds out it takes more than science to make them work.WWW

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Gravity Defying Boots Defy Kevin

Kevin bets Grant they can build a workable concrete canoe. Despite explaining the science behind how it could work, Grant is dubious. A steak dinner is on the line.WWW

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The Dream of a Concrete Canoe

Before they start building their rocket powered skateboard, Grant and Kevin have too much fun doing thrust tests with leaf blowers and fire extinguishers. But, they form a plan.WWW

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Rocket Powered Skateboard: Thrust Test

Kevin and Grant weld an air cannon in Kevin’s garage to break Don Meredith’s football passing record of 83 yards. They bring the cannon to the field for a "slug" test. Is it record worthy?WWW

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Football Cannon

After viewing typical science fair style homemade volcanoes, Kevin and Grant head into the field to build a giant version, complete with the three phases of volcanic explosion.WWW

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Making a Homemade Volcano

The guys are happy with their soapbox racer built to go off-road, but as always they want to test it before it goes into the field. They use Kevin’s street, curbs, and a bit of garden to start.WWW

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Off Road Soapbox Racer

What is a James Bond test? Trying to stop a car going 30mph with no brakes, but lots of gadgets. Parachutes, air flaps and more are deployed.WWW

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James Bond Brake Test

The guys are serious about building a giant paper airplane that will fly 200 yards. Let the testing begin.WWW

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Giant Paper Airplanes

What could be better than having a beer delivered straight from the fridge to the garage? Kevin and Grant build a pneumatic tube system and start testing.WWW

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Beer Delivery System

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Night Vision Goggles

Two guys are out to right the wrongs of bad experiments and epic "this is bound to work" fails by showing what went wrong via science in action.WWW

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Have you ever wondered how sushi is caught? From the sea to your restaurant table, catching sushi has become not only a delicacy but a difficult job.WWW

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Getting an astronaut into space may be one thing, but training these scientists beforehand takes months of preparation.WWW

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Training Astronauts

Ever wonder how snow develops in an indoor ski resort or how it can stay so cold? With the help of some fine engineering and special technology, Ski Dubai located in the Middle East has the largest indoor snow park in the world!WWW

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Indoor Ski Resort

When staying at a fancy hotel you expect a good hot shower. So how do hotels provide hot showers for the thousands of guests they have each day?WWW

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How Do Hotels Always Have Hot Water?

Deep sea diving is more dangerous than the movies make it seem. Find out how professional divers are trained to handle any situation.WWW

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Training Deep Sea Divers

When extreme weather poses a threat to airplanes and runways, it is important for a special fleet of vehicles to deice planes and avoid potential disasters.WWW

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De-Icing a Plane

Fires can be a terrifying force of nature without a good way to control it. Thank goodness for the modern day fire extinguisher! But do you really know what makes it work?WWW

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Fight Fire with...Powder?

Ever wonder how an astronaut lives in space? These astronauts show you what it takes to deal with the number one and number two problems in space, using the bathroom.WWW

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Bathroom in Space

From tall buildings to cars, steel is used everyday. How do engineers cut uncommon shapes into the strong material without using their hands? Laser precision technology may hold the answer.WWW

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How Do They Cut Steel?

In order to create the shiny, gloss paper found in magazines, manufactures have found a way to take dirt found in Cornwall,England and turn it into a gold mine.WWW

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The Carnival Freedom is an enormous floating luxury hotel. So how does the crew manage to disembark 3,500 passengers, clean and prep the ship, and bring on 3,500 new cruise-goers? These employees must get quite a workout!WWW

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With an uncommonly used blacksmith technique, one sword smith is able to create the ultimate sword with super steel.WWW

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Creating Super Steel

Ever wonder how ships stay clean? Find out how one of the world's largest shipping ports manages to keep some of the largest tanker ships on the sea.WWW

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Silk is used to make beautiful clothing, furniture and other luxurious materials. But the credit is due to the creepy, crawly little worms that create it!WWW

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