On the Spot

- Season 4

(2014)

From traveling south to end up in the north, to the weird and fairly uncomfortable looking fashion trends of times long gone, to some famous people in history and the stories about them we never get to hear.

From the massive catastrophes that made life possible, to the link between dead people and our city parks, to the mind-bending numbers associated with humanity.

From a theory on why people believe in alien abductions, to some of the world's most expensive items, super cars, a super expensive book on birds, to the ancient origins of modern medicine.

From some animal combinations straight out of science fiction, to some true and not so true facts about sleep, and some amusing stats about amusement parks.

From some award winning procedures with questionable results, to the technology that lets us look into people's minds, to some numbers that will dive deep into your brain.

From the hottest trends in health and dieting found during the Stone Age, to the different ways animals choose leadership, to some statistics supporting unhealthy behavior.

From the unique, unknown, and downright strange things found at the old circus, to people making beautiful pieces of art from some not so desirable objects, to some famous authors that used to hang out on the weekend.

From the mysterious habits of some tiny creatures, to the solution for finally getting rid of those awful stains, to some questionable celebrations around the world.

From unique rock formations around the world, to the diseases found in humans and those found in animals, to some theories about the water we drink.

From bungee jumping in some of the world's most exotic places, to the first form of public transportation and the origin of the submarine, to a meal composed of nothing but foods made with dirt.

From some of the animal kingdom's false claims to fame, to some pretty bad ideas that you might end up eating, to the nation with the tallest population on the planet.

From the brainchild behind the delicious banana split, to one famous president who has a smart piece of advise, to the biggest human ancestor on earth.

From uncovering the mysteries behind legendary creatures of mythology, to homes made of, shall we say, "unconventional" materials, to widely accepted solutions in curing seasickness.

From the origins of indoor plumbing, eating utensils, and beds, to some of the strongest animals on the planet, to a few of the not-so-great ideas of automotive history.

From discovering one of the longest-standing dinosaur mysteries, to the political hoopla behind New York City's first subway system, to the backwoods of the colonial wilderness.

From island hopping around tropical destinations, to one stinky Irish tradition for funerals, to identifying some of the most recognizable museums on earth.

From the history behind the tablet computer, to the people associated with some famously named disorders, to some obvious inventions that are hard to believe anyone ever had to invent.

From the science behind the theory of evolution, to the first mobile phone call made from a car, to some amazing facts you might not have known about plane travel.