Vaguely Scientific #191: Liquid Nitrogen Would Kill Mr. Fantastic

About this episode

The episode explores the reasons behind gremlins' aversion to airplanes and discusses the mechanics of stretchy superpowers.

In this episode, Jim and Derek are joined by Jeremiah to try and figure out why gremlins hate airplanes so much. Then, how do stretchy superpowers like Mr. Fantastic or Plastic Man work? Panelists: Jim, Derek, Jeremiah

People in this episode

Hosts: Jim, Derek

Guest: Jeremiah

Topics covered

• gremlins
• airplanes
• superpowers
• Mr. Fantastic
• Plastic Man

Keywords

• liquid nitrogen
• comedy
• science

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