How to Die Clever S02E17 · Face Memory

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Professor Mustache explores the brain’s complex visual systems in a science-comedy journey through neural pathways specialized in image processing. He examines how we recognize faces and connect them to names - and why this seemingly simple task so often fails in everyday life.

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1. 1 1. A Brain Question2017-09-04 · 3mA quirky science-comedy look at big questions and common myths. In this episode: If we could use 100% of our brain's capacity, would we gain superpowers like those shown in Lucy? T
2. 2 2. Placenta Eating2017-09-06 · 3mProfessor Mustache takes a science-comedy look at the trend of placentophagy, where some new mothers choose to consume the placenta after birth. He explores the biological claims,
3. 3 3. Your Friend and Helper2017-09-07 · 3mProfessor Mustache takes on the role of a forensic drug investigator to examine how powders are tested and identified. Inspired by crime dramas and movie clichés, he explores the e
4. 4 4. Gone with the Wind2017-09-11 · 3mIn this quirky science-comedy episode, no bodily gas is off limits. Beyond the well-known impact of cow burps and flatulence, Professor Mustache explores the science behind body ga
5. 5 5. The Sad Life of Darth Vader2017-09-13 · 3mHow can Darth Vader stay fresh after spending years sealed inside his iconic armor and helmet? In this quirky science-comedy episode, Professor Mustache examines the practical chal
6. 6 6. Can You Be Digested Alive?2017-09-14 · 3mProfessor Mustache takes a deep dive into the digestive systems of marine mammals. Along the way, he explores what really happens inside these giant creatures and whether being swa
7. 7 7. Crowds - Hell Is Other People2017-09-18 · 3mProfessor Mustache plunges into packed stadiums and crowded subway systems to explore the behavior of large groups. Why do people move, think, and react differently in a crowd? The
8. 8 8. Risky Wetlands2017-09-20 · 3mProfessor Mustache investigates common fears about germs in public restrooms. Are toilet seats really as dangerous as people think, or do everyday items such as handbags harbor eve
9. 9 9. Astrophysics - Not the End of the World2017-09-21 · 3mProfessor Mustache dives into the mysteries of galaxies, black holes, and the vast scale of the universe in a playful science-comedy format. While astrophysics may sound intimidati
10. 10 10. Journey to the Center of the Earth2017-09-25 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores the scientific limits of drilling into our planet, from ambitious human attempts to reach extreme depths to the intense heat and pressure found undergro
11. 11 11. Depraved Animals2017-09-27 · 3mProfessor Mustache returns with his signature science-comedy style, mixing pop-culture satire with real biological oddities. This time, he uncovers the surprising and not always wh
12. 12 12. Freudian Phases2017-09-28 · 3mIn a playful blend of psychology and science-comedy, Professor Mustache turns the analyst’s couch into a launchpad for exploring hidden associations and unconscious reactions. Afte
13. 13 13. Space Madness2017-10-02 · 3mProfessor Mustache heads aboard the International Space Station to explore the everyday life of astronauts in orbit. From microgravity routines to the strange realities of living o
14. 14 14. Gandalf’s Case Study2017-10-04 · 3mProfessor Mustache examines a legendary moment from fantasy through the lens of physics and science-comedy. When the wizard Gandalf plunges into a chasm in pursuit of a monstrous d
15. 15 15. Dermatology - Acne Vulgaris2017-10-05 · 3mProfessor Mustache takes a humorous science-comedy look at skin biology, from pimples and blackheads to sebaceous glands. What seems like a purely cosmetic concern turns out to be
16. 16 16. Jurassic Love2017-10-09 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores the intimate mysteries of dinosaurs in a playful science-comedy episode. As a tongue-in-cheek paleontology investigation, he asks how giant prehistoric
17. 17 17. Face Memory2017-10-11 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores the brain’s complex visual systems in a science-comedy journey through neural pathways specialized in image processing. He examines how we recognize fac
18. 18 18. Baumgartner’s Supersonic Jump2017-10-12 · 3mProfessor Mustache examines the extreme feats of Felix Baumgartner, the daredevil who leapt from record-breaking heights and even from near space. In this science-comedy episode, h
19. 19 19. Parabolic Flight2017-10-16 · 3mIn this science-comedy episode, clever minds explore how gravity can be temporarily “outsmarted” by flying specific curved trajectories inside an aircraft. Professor Mustache break
20. 20 20. Medical Dramas Under the Microscope2017-10-18 · 3mProfessor Mustache takes on the gap between hospital reality and TV fiction. From overconfident surgeons to exaggerated diagnostics, he contrasts real medical practice with popular
21. 21 21. Urinals and Men2017-10-19 · 3mProfessor Mustache takes a humorous look at the peculiar social behaviors of men in public restrooms. What seems like awkward everyday etiquette turns into an amusing exploration o
22. 22 22. Teleportation2017-10-23 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores the idea of instantly moving from work straight onto the sofa at home. While it sounds convenient, true teleportation remains firmly in the realm of the
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24. 24 24. Unlucky Scientists2017-10-26 · 3mProfessor Mustache looks at famous figures like Max Planck and Albert Einstein from a less heroic angle. Behind their celebrated scientific breakthroughs lie surprisingly difficult
25. 25 25. Face Transplants2017-10-30 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores the idea of facial transplantation, inspired by cinematic plots where identities can be swapped like costumes. He contrasts Hollywood-style simplicity w
26. 26 26. Darwin’s Wormy Turn2017-11-01 · 3mProfessor Mustache revisits Charles Darwin’s life after his famous voyage, imagining a more melancholic side where he turns his attention from evolution to earthworms. Blending fac
27. 27 27. Vaccine Science2017-11-02 · 3mProfessor Mustache gets a close-up look at how vaccines work by diving into the human immune system. From white blood cells to invading viruses, he explores the body’s microscopic
28. 28 28. Time Travel2017-11-06 · 3mProfessor Mustache experiments with the idea of a time machine to revisit past moments, including his own vacations. Blending physics concepts with playful speculation, he explores
29. 29 29. Biomechanics2017-11-08 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores how the human body moves, falls, and gets injured, with a special focus on dramatic football dives that frustrate fans but fascinate scientists. From sp
30. 30 30. Space Cadavers2017-11-09 · 3mProfessor Mustache tackles a grim but fascinating question from deep-space travel: what happens if an astronaut dies on a long mission to Mars or beyond? From freezing in vacuum to
31. 31 31. Radiation at the Movies2017-11-12 · 3mProfessor Mustache looks at how Hollywood misrepresents radiation, often turning it into a magical force that mutates anything from peas to people into monsters or superheroes. He
32. 32 32. Celiac Plexus Spotlight2017-11-14 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores the surprising neural connections behind intense pain responses, such as the nausea triggered by a blow to the lower abdomen. He breaks down how the ner
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35. 35 35. Turbulence2017-11-22 · 3mProfessor Mustache demystifies airplane turbulence and the fear it often provokes in passengers. While bumps in the air may feel alarming, he explains how aircraft remain stable ev
36. 36 36. Fossil Dreams2017-11-23 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores how fossilization works and why becoming a museum-worthy fossil is extremely rare and slow. From natural processes to pop culture ideas, even ambitious
37. 37 37. Breathing Underwater2017-11-27 · 3mProfessor Mustache explores whether humans could ever breathe underwater, from mythical “men of Atlantis” with gills to sci-fi concepts like liquid breathing seen in films. While s
38. 38 38. Animal Expressions2017-11-29 · 3mProfessor Mustache dives into the subtle world of animal communication and behavior, revealing that seemingly passive creatures often display complex signals and hidden abilities.
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