Beakman's World (1992)

Episode Overview

In this episode, the eccentric scientist Beakman, along with his assistant Josie and Lester, an actor in a rat costume, explores the question of where puddles disappear after it rains. While Lester humorously suggests that stray dogs lick them up, Beakman dives deeper into the science of rain and evaporation, using various household items to illustrate his points. During the "Beak-Mania" segment, he quickly tackles viewer questions about topics like prehistoric creatures (the platypus), the most frequently used English word, and the largest animal ever (the blue whale). After performing a balancing trick with forks and a toothpick, Beakman reveals the final question: "What is snot?" He then shifts focus to volcanoes, detailing the Earth's inner workings that produce and release molten magma. Using film clips of eruptions, a foam rubber Earth model, and a rubber glove, he demonstrates how magma rises and becomes lava. Lastly, when Josie asks about volcanic explosions, Be