The Secrets of Everything

TV-G2012•29m

Documentary

No question about life or the universe is too random or silly for science adventurer Greg Foot. Using simple demonstrations, sophisticated technology and extreme stunts, Greg explores the science behind our everyday world.

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Production

BBC

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

March 4, 2012

Last Aired

March 18, 2012

Networks

BBC Three

Where to Watch

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Episode 1

Air date: 2012-03-04

Greg Foot seeks answers to some of life's weirder frequently asked questions, like "what do humans taste like?" or "could a belly flop kill you?"

Episode 2

Air date: 2012-03-04

Greg explores an urban myth about surviving a falling elevator, risks some friendships to find out what makes chilies hot, and finds out what happens to our bodies when we die.

Episode 3

Air date: 2012-03-11

Greg looks into whether underdogs can really win fights like they do in the movies, why the sky is blue and if your eyeballs will pop out if you sneeze with your eyes open.

Episode 4

Air date: 2012-03-11

Mysteries solved include what it takes to become the fastest man on Earth, why a boomerang comes back, and how bulletproof vests work.

Episode 5

Air date: 2012-03-18

Greg tests an urban myth about pennies and the Empire State Building, subjects himself to extreme cold temperatures and takes a hammer to his fingers, all in the name of science.

Episode 6

Air date: 2012-03-18

Greg tries to dig a hole to Australia, gets sucked into quicksand and discovers how fast you can get fat eating fast food. With a pig's help, he also finds out if it is physically possible to die of a broken heart.