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James May's Things You Need to Know Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
6 Episodes 2012 - 2012
Episode 1
Einstein
James covers all things Einstein. How did he become a celebrity pinup? Does god play dice? And what happened to his brain?
Episode 2
Brain
A deep plunge into the biggest questions about the walnut inside your head. Answers to questions like: Why don't men ask for directions? Why are zombies scary? And can I trust my brain?
Episode 3
Evolution
A track through nature, nurture and Charles Darwin. Questions like: How am I related to a mouse? War, what is it good for? And am I hot or not?
Episode 4
Speed
Back to James' day job, speed. What's the fastest way around the world? Should you run or walk in the rain? And what makes a sonic boom?
Episode 5
Engineering
If you've ever wondered: What did steam ever do for us? How high can we build? And when can I move to mars? Then prepare to have your nuts tightened.
Episode 6
Chemistry
The distilled truth about your chemical life. The answers to all the big questions like: Why do things go bang? Can I turn lead into gold? And why would anyone want my pee?
