

Thrill Factor
Overview
Exploring the exciting world of thrill rides, waterslides and other heart-pumping experiences through a scientific lens, hosts Kari Byron and Tory Belleci dive into the engineering and physics that explain why these rides excite adrenaline junkies.
Seasons (1)
Season 1
11 Episodes
2015
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