Science of Stupid

Stomach-curling videos of backyard stunts gone wrong; the science behind the failed attempts.

Learn how many ways there are to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when riding a unicycle or jumping off a roof.

Richard Hammond uses science and home footage to reveal how and why it can be so easy to injure or embarrass yourself while pole dancing, playing on a pogo stick or cutting down trees.

Richard Hammond combines science with home footage to reveal how easy it is to injure or embarrass yourself when walking on ice or riding in a shopping trolley.

Richard Hammond explores the ways to embarrass, injure and humiliate yourself when horse riding, diving and playing with exercise balls.

Richard Hammond explores the humiliating and painful potential of scooter stunts, break dancing and swinging on ropes.