How to Die Clever
Professor Moustache and his assistant Nathanaël go the extra mile to answer your questions scientifically. Do we really eat spiders in our sleep? Can we shrink children just like in a film? And what happens when a murder happens in space? All your queries are resolved by our favourite knowledgeable professor.
Cast: François Morel, Jérôme Pauwels, Anna Tessier
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30 episodes
1. Fear of FlyingWho is scared of flying? Our very Professor Moustache is here to explain to you just how safe it is.CC3minAug 23, 2015
2. ImmunologyGuitou the Microbe asks why he is always unfairly expulsed from the human body. Professor Moustache explains that this is due to the army of bouncers that protect it: the immune system.CC3minAug 23, 2015
3. Honey, I Want to Shrink the KidsWould it theoretically be possible to shrink people, like in the 1989 film, Honey I Shrunk the Kids? Professor Moustache highlights a few problems with this scenario.CC3minAug 23, 2015
4. When Will Real Lightsabres Be Invented?Professor Moustache investigates whether we will see exciting lightsabre duels in the future, just like in the hit film Star Wars.CC3minAug 23, 2015
5. Jumping Off the Golden Gate BridgeAn animated series tackling scientific questions with rigour and a touch of humour. In this episode: Could you survive if you jumped off San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge?CC3minAug 23, 2015
6. Swallowing Spiders in your SleepDo we really swallow spiders and other insects in our sleep? Professor Moustache tells us the truth about the urban legend.CC3minJan 11, 2016
7. Could Head Transplants Work?Grichka Bogdanov thinks his brother is better looking so wants to replace his head with his sibling’s. Could a head transplant actually work? Professor Moustache gives us the answer.CC3minJan 12, 2016
8. A Lesson in HobbitologyIt would be really cool to become invisible like Frodo in The Lord of the Rings. Professor Moustache explains if it is theoretically possible.CC3minJan 13, 2016
9. My Girlfriend Wants to Marry a PonyWhy do so many girls adore ponies? Professor Moustache offers an unusual perspective: after learning surprising facts about the horse's esophageal sphincter, they might never look at the animal quite the same way again.CC3minJan 14, 2016
10. Higgs-Boson, What is it?Can you explain the Higgs-Boson particle? Professor Moustache gives it his best shot with refrerence to Lord of the Rings.CC3minJan 15, 2016
11. When Will Cryogenics Become a Reality?Being cryogenically frozen is a process of preserving a body after death in nitrogen in the hope of bringing it back to life later. Could this ever be a reality? Professor Moustache is on the case.CC3minJan 18, 2016
12. How Animals SeeWe know that spiders see differently to us because we’ve all watched the Spider Man films. But what about other animals? Professor Moustache is here to explain animal vision to us.CC3minJan 19, 2016
13. Why Shooting Guns Isn't EasyWendy from Texas wants to buy a firearm to protect her chickens. Is this a good idea? Operating guns looks easy in the movies but, as Professor Moustache explains, it’s not the same in real life.CC3minJan 20, 2016
14. How Does a Nuclear Power Station Work?An animated series tackling scientific questions with rigour and a touch of anarchic humour. In this episode Professor Moustache gives us a chemistry class explaining how nuclear power stations work and how they can go terribly wrong.CC3minJan 25, 2016
15. Loony ScientistsThe history of science is not just comprised of great minds making amazing breakthroughs. There were also idiotic scientists doing crazy experiments. Professor Moustache gives us some examples.CC3minJan 26, 2016
16. Alcohol's Great But Not for Your HealthIt’s cocktail time and time for a little drink. But why does consuming alcohol feel great after the first drink and not so great the morning after? Professor Moustache is here to explain why we get hangovers.CC3minJan 27, 2016
17. Can We Build a Lift to Space?Ryan dreams of a lift to take his wife to outer space for their honeymoon. Professor Moustache investigates whether a space lift would theoretically be possible.CC3minFeb 1, 2016
18. Space Travel Like in AlienIn science fiction films astronauts always seem to hibernate for long journeys to far off galaxies. But how could this space hibernation work? Professor Moustache tries through the physics.CC3minFeb 2, 2016
19. The Near Death ExperienceWhy do dying patients sometimes see light at the end of a long tunnel, and an overwhelming sense of peace? What are the medical reasons for it?CC3minFeb 3, 2016
20. Do Bullets Hurt?Stop believing that a gunshot wound is like in the movies! Professor Mustache and Nathanaël prove that a real gunshot wound is very different and far more dangerous, not least because bullets are basically filthy.CC3minFeb 8, 2016
21. The Point of DreamsDid you have a stupid and incoherent dream again last night? It's normal. Prof Mustache takes stock of the latest scientific hypotheses on the subject. Remember, you are not crazy. But your brain is working non-stop.CC3minFeb 9, 2016
22. Are Teenagers Lame?Slumped on the sofa, speaking slowly... why are teenagers so pathetic, asks one frazzled mother. Professor Mustache has the answer: being a teenager is a physically as well as mentally taxing time in a person's life.CC3minFeb 10, 2016
23. Mean MachinesWhen will robots overtake people? Professor Mustache visits robotics specialists to find out.CC3minFeb 15, 2016
24. The Mighty MiteDoes it bother you to know that there are a myriad of dust mites in your bed? Professor Mustache talks us through all the bugs that live, eat, and die on your skin.CC3minFeb 16, 2016
25. Want to Slim Down? Fat ChanceDo you think that by doing two push-ups a day you will lose weight? As Professor Mustache explains, it's way more complicated than that.CC3minFeb 17, 2016
26. Animal Love LivesCan your love life be more animalistic? But which animal exactly? Choose carefully... Welcome to another mad escapade with the irreverent Professor Mustache.CC3minFeb 22, 2016
27. Dog FoodCan humans confuse dog food with real food meant for people, such as rillettes? If you're a dog, then no chance. But if you're a human? Unfortunately, there's a chance...CC3minFeb 23, 2016
28. Overworked ResearchersResearchers dedicate their lives to research. Professor Mustache highlights the scientific contributions of some overzealous researchers, some of whom have quite literally sacrificed their skin in the name of science.CC3minFeb 24, 2016
29. Did Dinosaurs Have Feathers?Dinosaurs weren't big naked lizards. Professor Mustache explains that they had feathers. You know, like a cute, huge, killer Easter chick. Cheep cheep!CC3minFeb 25, 2016
30. The Evolution of Human SexualityProfessor Mustache demystifies science through weird, funny ancedotes. Here, he takes a look at human sexuality. Why don't humans make love like bonobos?CC3minFeb 26, 2016
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Professor Moustache and his assistant Nathanaël go the extra mile to answer your questions scientifically. Do we really eat spiders in our sleep? Can we shrink children just like in a film? And what happens when a murder happens in space? All your queries are resolved by our favourite knowledgeable professor.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Amandine Fredon
- Created by
- Marion Montaigne, Amandine Fredon, Jacques-Rémy Girerd
