#5facts unearths some trivial tidbits about classic zombie films, the taste of human flesh, and how America was so close to getting the unde...
#5facts unearths some trivial tidbits about classic zombie films, the taste of human flesh, and how America was so close to getting the undead president it deserves.nnCAMEO ALERT! This week's episode features "The Big Bang Theory's" Mayim Bialik. Dr. Bialik holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience, and is the brand ambassador for Texas Instruments. TI has teamed up with Hollywood and leading educators to create free software that delves into the science behind zombies, space, superheroes and forensics in the movies. If you're a teacher or student looking for a leg-up on these STEM education topics, check out http://stemhollywood.com for more info.nnhttps://twitter.com/missmayimnn*THE FACTS*nn1. BOSCO of the Living DeadnnSource, PR Newswire: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/americas-favorite-bosco-chocolate-syrup-makes-wal-mart-debut-161781595.htmlnn2. Rob Zombie's PlayhousennSource, Wikipedia, IMDb: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pee-wee's_Playhousennhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_Zombiennhttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0957772/nn3. Mr. Rogers' TonsilsnnSource, Vanity Fair, et al: http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2008/03/horror_films200803nn4. Zombie-in-ChiefnnSource, iO9: http://io9.com/5880149/the-capitol-architect-wanted-to-reanimate-george-washingtons-dead-bodynn5. What Does Human Flesh Taste Like?nnSource, DailyMail: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2155412/Just-like-veal-Following-spate-cannibal-crimes--1920s-explorer-provides-answer-question-everyones-lips--does-human-flesh-taste-like.htmlnn*CREDITS*nnHosted by Matt Silverman and Annie Colbert.nnhttps://twitter.com/matt_silvermannhttps://twitter.com/anniecolbertnnFeaturing Mayim Bialik as William Thornton.nnWritten by Annie Colbert, Evan Engel, Matt Silverman and Max Knoblauch.nnCamera Assistant and graphics by Bianca Consunji.nn5facts logo and additional graphics by Emil Lendof.nn5facts theme: "Helix" by Aztec and Alamo: https://soundcloud.com/aztec-and-alamnnEdited and Directed by Matt Silverman.nn*MUSIC*nn"Seahorse Dreams" by Kubbi: https://soundcloud.com/kubbi/seahorse-dreamsnnBach's Sad Harpsichord, performed by SFChristo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47RC5ZtF0f0nn*IMAGES*nnCorpse:nnhttp://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-6626554-dead-in-road.php?st=0d2fe69nnImage: iStockphoto, JerryPDXnnTonsillectomy: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tonsillectomy1.JPGnnZombie by Rachel Cobcroft: http://www.flickr.com/photos/felix42/453311029/sizes/l/in/photostream/nnBaby cow by ecatoncheires: http://www.flickr.com/photos/8082038@N06/4064655969/nnKnife:nnhttp://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-1221600-knife-o1.php?st=4ecb2b5&welcomePage=downloadnnImage: iStockphotonnHand:nnhttp://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-16391361-human-hand-sign.php?st=d667061nnImage: iStockphoto, TeerapunnnChainsaw:nnhttp://www.istockphoto.com/stock-photo-16715572-chainsaw.php?st=18f11ebnnImage: iStockphotonnOthers via Wikimedia Commons and Creative Commons. Less