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James May's Things You Need to Know

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James May gives a straightforward guide to some of science's big ideas

James May gives a straightforward guide to some of science's big ideas, explaining everything from evolution and Einstein to engineering and chemistry

James May's Things You Need to Know: Series 2

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James May's Things You Need to Know: Series 2: Episode 4: ...about Speed

...about Speed

Episode 4

Episode 4: ...about Speed

Series 2

BBC Two - James May's Things You Need to Know, Series 2, ...about Speed

James May rapidly and easily explains all you need to know about speed.

James May explains all you need to know about speed with a fast-moving mix of animation and motion graphics, including how to dodge a hurricane or catch bullets in your teeth.

You may feel the need for speed, but do you really understand it properly? James May does. In this fast-moving mix of animation and motion graphics he tries to figure out how you can catch speeding bullets in your teeth, why the Moon doesn't fall out of the sky, why his cat knows more about terminal velocity than he does and why a six-ton chicken cannot run.

So, if you want to know what's the fastest way around the world, how you can dodge a hurricane and whether you should run home in the rain, let James bring you up to speed.

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James May goes on an intriguing journey to answer the big questions in life

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