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Stan Lee's Superhumans (2010)

S1E4 Human Speed Bump

Aug 26, 2010 Season 1 Episode 4 Documentary, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Daniel's remarkable adventure unfolds as he delves into the life of Tim Cridland, a man who asserts he can turn off pain. Tim showcases his extraordinary skill by piercing his skin with skewers while experiencing minimal bleeding. Meanwhile, Derek Paravicini, a blind autistic individual, possesses an astonishing talent for recalling and perfectly reproducing any song he has ever heard, prompting questions about the potential of the human brain. In India, Jyothi Rai, dubbed the country's Spiderman, defies gravity by scaling walls at astonishing speeds, inspired by the agility of monkeys. Lastly, Daniel investigates Tom Owen, who survived being run over by nine trucks weighing over 30,000 lbs, testing Tom's abdominal strength to see if he truly has the toughest muscles on the planet.