Brainiac: Science Abuse:

Brainiac: Science Abuse: Episode 5

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We take on the world�s best at darts � Brainiac style. Testing to destruction � microwaves and washing machines. Answering the big ones down at the warehouse. Burning through our cash with the help of Thermite. Quiet please � more splintering caravans on the 18th green. Is it possible to do a 360 on a swing. Which is Britain�s stickiest spread. Does dipping somebody�s hand in warm water while asleep make them wet themselves. Can you lose weight in a lift. Which is Britain�s noisiest food. Top tips for winning at laser games. Which is the fastest fast food. Blondes have more fun � do they. Lad v Lass discovers which is it best to be in identifying smells. Add a recap »

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Director:: Peter Eyre.(II)Mike Griffiths Lindsay Keith

Stars:: Rachel Grant (Professor Myang Li); Peter Dickson (Voice Over); Neil Ducran (Brainiac Neil); Moira Kan (Brainiac Moira); Joe Rowntree (Brainiac Joe); Daniel Norris (Brainiac Dan); Charlotte Hudson (Host); Tom Pringle (Dr. Bunhead); Richard Hammond (Host); Jon Tickle (Brainiac); Ed Arriens (Two Brains); John P. Kilcoyne (Himself)

Recurring Role:: Jamie Spence (Himself); Tony Green (Himself)

Guest Star:: Wendi Peters (Herself); Andy Fordham (Himself); Jeff Brazier (Himself)

Granny Brainiac teaches us that the best way to remove grease from clothes is to apply lemon juice. edit »
We learn that women are better at recognizing smells than men. edit »
Potassium chlorate explodes with a lilac flame. edit »
We learn that eating celery is louder than eating crisps and boiled sweets because of its water content. edit »

The song during "Lad v Lass" is by Limp Bizkit, "Take a Look Around". edit »

Richard Hammond: Welcome to Brainiac, the show that does for science what a naked flame does for a petrol station forecourt.
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Jon Tickle: Here's one for you. Why does the sun lighten our hair, but darken our skin? edit »
Jon Tickle: Here's one for you. Can you cry underwater? edit »
Richard: The following experiment is dangerous. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME! (dissappears and re-appears) No Really, Don't! edit »
Richard: So yes, you can lose weight when you go down in a lift, but you do put on a stone when you land. So go on then Brainiac, get back to your diet! edit »