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Punkin Chunkin 2009: Merlin

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:48:12 -0500

Merlin is using modern physics to take the art of chunking a pumpkin to a new level. Using sophisticated technology, Merlin can calculate how far their pumpkin will travel without ever firing it!

Punkin Chunkin 2009: Chucky III

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 02:25:57 -0500

Known more for their antics than actual performance, Chucky III is out to prove that their world championships are not a fluke. Can they dominate the torsion category?

Punkin Chunkin 2009: Air Cannons

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:56:31 -0500

Fire in the hole! These are the air cannons, the bad boys of Punkin Chunkin. Mike Senese breaks down the science behind blasting a pumpkin out of a cannon.

Punkin Chunkin 2009: Chunknology

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:49:36 -0500

After placing third in the 2008 Punkin Chunkin competition, will this year be any different? Rick Garloff of Team Chunk’nology explains what changes have been made to the air cannon and how it's anyone's game in 2009!

Punkin Chunkin 2009: Young Glory III

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 23:19:53 -0500

Young Glory III holds the current world record at Punkin Chunkin. Last year they came out of nowhere to win. This year all eyes will be on them. Do they have what it takes to repeat as champs?

Punkin Chunkin 2009: Centrifugal

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:35:00 -0500

Once these centrifuges get started, watch out! Mike Senese explains the science behind the circular motion and why these windmills on steroids have a shot at the mile.

Punkin Chunkin 2009: Inertia II

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:40:57 -0500

Inertia II is considered the dark horse at Punkin Chunkin this year. They claim to be able to throw a pumpkin a mile. Can they back it up?

Punkin Chunkin 2009: The Pumpkin Trap

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 03:02:06 -0500

Do you remember playing "Mouse Trap" as a kid? Dave Hodges sure does! To chunk his pumpkin he has created The Pumpkin Trap and modeled it after the popular game. Prepare to be entertained.

Punkin Chunkin 2009: Trebuchets

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:10:50 -0500

Resembling medieval siege engines, trebuchets pack a huge punch. Mike Senese explains how they work and the science of the trebuchet chunk!

How It’s Made: Radar Gun

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:44:44 -0500

Science Channel’s "How It's Made" takes us inside a radar gun to see how police use it to track down speeders with precision and accuracy.

How It’s Made: Bicycle Frames

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:44:27 -0500

This clip from Science Channel’s "How It's Made" offers an inside glimpse of custom carbon fiber bike frames.

How It’s Made: Steering Columns

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:44:49 -0500

If you like cars, then check out this clip about hot rod steering columns from Science Channel’s "How It's Made."