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None of the Above

None of the Above

None of the Above is a pop science/engineering "game show" that challenges the global public to pick the right outcome to incredible experiments. But unlike other gear head TV, it's not stuck in the usual, tired precincts of the lab or workshop. This show is hitting the streets, malls, airports and racetracks of the world to bring science to the people. See how much you think you know! Produced by National Geographic.

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Extreme Heat

None of the Above Extreme Heat

In this episode of None of the Above, Tim Shaw takes us on a thermometer busting scientific journey, from the all-powerful concentrated sunlight of a Fresnel lens to the incredible transformation created by the deep freeze properties of liquid nitrogen. In between he sets a flamethrower against an ice block with astonishing results, creates an eye-popping effect with ordinary corn ...
  • 2013
  • 00:21:59
  • 9-12
  • Added on: 05/29/2017

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Fire and Water

None of the Above Fire and Water

Sick of spending time at the car wash? Engineer and show host Tim Shaw thinks he can get the job done in just one second! In None of the Above, Tim conducts a series of "man-on-the-street" experiments that involve science, physics and engineering, and all of which will blow your mind or make you hold your breath. Tim hopes dropping ...
  • 2013
  • 00:22:01
  • 9-12
  • Added on: 12/22/2015

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The Big Bangs

None of the Above The Big Bangs

Tim shows how a glass droplet becomes a grenade and appears to magically transform zinc into gold.
  • 2014
  • 00:21:59
  • 9-12
  • Added on: 12/22/2015

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Defying Gravity

None of the Above Defying Gravity

Wonderful, bewildering and sensational science is all around us. In a series of experiments in everyday environments, British host Tim Shaw shows us the magic of science. From the near miraculous abilities of a Shaolin monk to what happens when 10,000 volts are pumped straight into a watermelon, this is a show that’s full of surprises. What happens when heat ...
  • 2013
  • 00:22:01
  • 9-12
  • Added on: 12/22/2015

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Forces of Nature

None of the Above Forces of Nature

None of the Above host Tim Shaw takes science to the streets again with a new set of tricks and experiments. Have you ever seen a coffee creamer bomb? You'll see it here. Tim teaches viewers the science behind what makes coffee creamer so flammable. Learn how to break your buddy's beer bottle with one swift hand movement. See what happens ...
  • 2013
  • 00:22:01
  • 9-12
  • Added on: 12/21/2015

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Smash and Grab

None of the Above Smash and Grab

In this episode of None of the Above, Tim Shaw's scientific experiments take in everything from Hollywood-style car chases to bottle caps and bicycle wheels as he takes us on another journey exposing the incredible truth about how the world works. Big bangs are on the agenda as Tim takes on some Hollywood stuntmen to see if he can get an ...
  • 2013
  • 00:22:01
  • 9-12
  • Added on: 12/21/2015

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Sparks Will Fly

None of the Above Sparks Will Fly

In this episode Tim Shaw, our guide the to the sensational world of science, takes us on a journey that includes creating man-made lightning, passing a live wire through a pickle, blasting through ice blocks, and attempting to create instant fried turkey from frozen! Along the way the people he meets and viewers are invited to guess the outcome of ...
  • 2013
  • 00:22:01
  • 9-12
  • Added on: 12/21/2015

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In the Line of Fire

None of the Above In the Line of Fire

Dashing British engineer Tim Shaw takes science to the streets, to the pubs, and to the clubs, on a quest to figure out why things do what they do. In this episode, Tim puts teddy bears to the torch in the interests of science, and tests the penetrative power of an assault rifle. He challenges locals at an arcade to ...
  • 2013
  • 00:22:01
  • 9-12
  • Added on: 12/21/2015

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Under Pressure

None of the Above Under Pressure

Tim Shaw takes us on a freewheeling journey through the science on our doorstep in another exploration of what makes things do what they do. This time Tim shows the explosive power of beauty products, the best way to make a Venice Beach weightlifter practically powerless, and demonstrates the dramatic consequences of a stray spark on a gas station forecourt.
  • 2013
  • 00:21:55
  • 9-12
  • Added on: 12/21/2015

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Raining Fire

None of the Above Raining Fire

Tim Shaw takes on more scientific challenges and invites members of the public to guess the outcome when he attempts to find the best improvised BBQ lighters, the smallest number of parts needed to create an electric motor, and the most efficient way to cook breakfast using a car! Plus he demonstrates the incredible power of empty space, the way ...
  • 2013
  • 00:22:15
  • 9-12
  • Added on: 12/21/2015

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