How to Die Clever: Season 3

S3·E1 Mytharc

Corn on Mars?

Mar 2, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache takes a science-comedy look at the scientific plausibility of space colonization stories, especially the idea of growing crops like corn on Mars. He breaks down

S3·E2 Core

Ancient Anatomy

Mar 4, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache explores how early thinkers like Aristotle tried to understand human anatomy with limited knowledge. In the absence of “Doctor Google,” ancient theories often mi

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Narcissistic Personality

Mar 5, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache explores the psychiatric meaning behind the often casually used label “narcissistic pervert.” Moving beyond everyday language, he explains how such terms are und

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The Future According to Tom Cruise

Mar 9, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache explores the gap between science fiction and real technological progress, using films like Minority Report as a starting point. While Hollywood often predicts fu

S3·E5 Core

Enteric Neurons

Mar 11, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache explores the surprising complexity of the digestive system, which contains a vast network of neurons sometimes compared to a small animal brain. He explains how

S3·E6 Core

Fruit Fly Blues

Mar 6, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache takes a science-comedy look at the bizarre reproductive biology of the fruit fly Drosophila, which produces a single sperm cell that can be many times longer tha

S3·E7 Core

Santa Physics

Mar 12, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache takes a science-comedy look at the legendary logistics of Santa Claus, who would have to travel unimaginable distances at extreme speeds to deliver gifts worldwi

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Female Desire

Mar 13, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache explores the science behind female arousal, questioning whether physical and mental stimulation can occur independently. In this science-comedy episode, he exami

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28 Days Later (Body Edition)

Mar 16, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache explores the biological purpose and mechanisms behind the menstrual cycle, asking why humans regularly shed blood each month. In this science-comedy episode, he

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Erection Mechanics

Mar 18, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache explores the physiology of erection, revealing how the human body uses surprisingly sophisticated hydraulic-like mechanisms. In this science-comedy episode, he b

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Raven Messengers

Mar 19, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache explores why fictional worlds like Game of Thrones use ravens as message carriers instead of more familiar birds like pigeons. In this science-comedy episode, he

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The Ig Nobel Prizes

Mar 20, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache explores the quirky world of the Ig Nobel awards, which celebrate real scientific research that first makes people laugh and then think. In this science-comedy e

S3·E13 Core

No Exit: The Parachute Problem

Mar 23, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache explores why commercial airliners equip passengers with life vests rather than parachutes. In this science-comedy episode, he breaks down the practical, physical

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Busy Bees and Lazy Myths

Mar 25, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache explores the popular belief that bees and ants are tireless workers compared to humans. In this science-comedy episode, he examines insect societies and labor di

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Passive Aggression

Mar 26, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache explores the origins and meaning of the term “passive-aggressive,” tracing it back to its historical use during World War II to describe certain military behavio

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Anatomy’s Best-Kept Secret

Mar 27, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache explores the anatomy and biology of the clitoris, a highly sensitive and complex organ that has long been underrepresented in scientific discussion. In this scie

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Mad Geniuses

Mar 30, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache takes a science-comedy look at famous scholars like Pythagoras and Newton, often remembered as wise and rational figures. In reality, many historical thinkers ha

S3·E18 Core

Iron Man Physiology

Apr 1, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache explores whether a human could realistically survive inside a high-tech armored suit like Iron Man’s. In this science-comedy episode, he breaks down the extreme

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Dino Cloning

Apr 2, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache explores the idea of bringing dinosaurs back to life, inspired by Jurassic Park. In this science-comedy episode, he examines the limits of ancient DNA preservati

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Photogenic Mystery

Apr 3, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache explores why some people appear more flattering in photos than others. In this science-comedy episode, he examines how perception, optics, and brain processing i

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Medical TV Reality Check

Apr 6, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache compares the idealized world of hospital dramas with real medical practice. In this science-comedy episode, he examines how series like Grey’s Anatomy or House d

S3·E22 Core

CRISPR Gene Editing

Apr 8, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache explores the revolutionary CRISPR-Cas9 technology, a powerful tool that allows precise editing of DNA. In this science-comedy episode, he explains how genetic “s

S3·E23 Core

Autopilot Systems

Apr 9, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache explores how automation and autopilot technology work in aviation and beyond. In this science-comedy episode, he examines the limits of replacing human control w

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The Strange Joy of Schadenfreude

Apr 22, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache explores why people sometimes feel pleasure at the misfortune of others. In this science-comedy episode, he examines the neural and psychological mechanisms behi

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Punk Scientists

Apr 10, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache explores the risky side of scientific discovery, where researchers sometimes experimented on themselves in the name of progress. In this science-comedy episode,

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Gene Transfer

Apr 13, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache explores how genetic material can be passed or manipulated in nature, contrasting Hollywood-style ideas of gene swapping with real biological mechanisms. In this

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Atomic Goat

Apr 15, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache explores historical experiments investigating the effects of nuclear explosions on animals, including attempts to understand both physical and behavioral impacts

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Pseudoscience

Apr 16, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache explores various disciplines that imitate scientific methods without being based on solid evidence. In this science-comedy episode, he shows how such ideas can l

S3·E29 Mytharc

Scientific Congress

Apr 17, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache explores the world of academic conferences, where researchers gather to present findings and exchange ideas. In this science-comedy episode, he takes a humorous

S3·E30 Mytharc

The Blob

Apr 20, 2020 · 3 min

Professor Mustache explores the extraordinary organism known as the “blob,” a resilient, brainless life form with surprising abilities such as regeneration and problem-solving-like