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[–] daannii@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

I wrote in twice.

For those that don't know. They would answer questions sent in by kids.

I got a generic reply but I did get a reply. Maybe a promo card or something. I don't recall.

They never put my questions on the show.

I only remember one of them.

I asked where color went when things fade.

I now know it's because the molecules break down from oxygen and sunlight. They don't go anywhere. They just stop reflecting back certain wave lengths and reflect back more . Making it lighter./whiter.

[–] KoboldCoterie@pawb.social 51 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I loved Beakman's World. It was a more wacky version of Bill Nye.

[–] zewm@lemmy.world 20 points 2 days ago (2 children)
[–] Omega_Jimes@lemmy.ca 15 points 2 days ago

Yeah, but Mr. Wizard's a dick.

He was awesome, but i love those clips.

[–] FilthyHands@sh.itjust.works 28 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] Jerb322@lemmy.world 16 points 2 days ago

Lester was the rat, man.

[–] DudeImMacGyver@kbin.earth 24 points 2 days ago (1 children)

He did a a new video with Captain Disillusion, it's worth a watch!

[–] db2@lemmy.world 14 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] altphoto@lemmy.today 5 points 2 days ago

That's awesome! He got old too! Not just me!

[–] Tenthrow@lemmy.world 23 points 2 days ago

Beakman's World was THE BEST

[–] tiptoes@sh.itjust.works 17 points 2 days ago (1 children)
[–] FishFace@piefed.social 2 points 2 days ago

I think all English kids learn "Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain"

My dad suggested "Rip Off Your Green Bra, IVy" which is quite scandalous for my dad...

[–] hydrashok@sh.itjust.works 15 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Still do! Got my kids watching it now.

[–] yakko@feddit.uk 1 points 1 day ago

Saaaaame, hell yeah 🤜🤛

[–] its_kim_love@lemmy.blahaj.zone 11 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I still remember the one where he explained why water conducts electricity.

[–] deranger@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Hope he explained the water isn’t what’s doing the conducting but rather the dissolved ions within. Pure, deionized water is a fairly good insulator.

[–] its_kim_love@lemmy.blahaj.zone 15 points 2 days ago (1 children)

He did in the best way. By showing us water and salt by itself and asking which will conduct electricity better. Then revealed that neither alone can conduct electricity, but mixing them together bridges the circuit and lights up a lightbulb. For a 5th grade me it was quite a surprise.

[–] deranger@sh.itjust.works 9 points 2 days ago (1 children)

That’s what’s up. All those old school science shows and classic Discovery channel is a big part of why I got into science / medicine. Learned a lot and got a ferocious curiosity from them.

It inspired me to become a human sized rat, but I'm glad it worked out for you too!!

[–] ElAndvari@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Loved this show - it also began my crush on Alanna Ubach.

[–] hansolo@lemmy.today 4 points 2 days ago

Josie>Liza>Phoebe

Alanna Ubach is a national treasure.

I never saw it growing up, but my high school Chem teacher showed it to us every so often cause it was her daughter's favorite show, and also some episodes had stuff that was part of some lessons

[–] over_clox@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Guilty as charged, also Bill Nye the Science Guy 👍

[–] Soulphite@reddthat.com 9 points 2 days ago

BILL! BILL! BILL!

[–] wuffah@lemmy.world 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

But have you seen the long lost episode where Bill Nye beats the shit out of Beakman, and then Mr. Wizard shows up with his shotgun and orders both of them off his lawn?

[–] iThinkDifferentThanU@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Where's the link? I was mislead by the link you posted lmao

Sounds like some kind of sequel to the ultimate showdown

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 4 points 2 days ago

I always liked Lester.

[–] MantisToboggon@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

I would have let that sexy rat turn me into Swiss cheese !

[–] 5paceThunder@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 days ago

I remember Josie played by Alanna Ubach, she's a great actress

[–] Jerb322@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

I was 17 and loved that show. They were a bit nuts and I couldn't get enough.

[–] rosco385@lemmy.wtf 2 points 2 days ago

Who tf is Beakman? I ride or die with Mr Squiggle (the man from the moon).

[–] RabbitMix@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 days ago

It scared me whenever it came on as a kid

[–] jade52@lemmy.ca 0 points 2 days ago

OOOOHHH I MEMBER