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Throughout history, the forces of evolution and genetic mutation have endowed humans with astonishing 
new abilities and features. It's a process that continues to this day, and nowhere is it more evident than in 
the fascinating world of Stan Lee's "Superhumans."

Co-hosted by Stan Lee, the legendary creator of the X-Men, the series scours the globe for the real-life 
counterparts of Lee's charactersâ??people with unique genetic traits that translate into remarkable powers. 
These include a man whose body is powerfully magnetic, another who can withstand deadly levels of cold 
and yet another whose brain performs complex calculations at staggering speeds.

In each episode, these "superhumans" undergo tests that may help explain their amazing gifts, while viewers 
discover the long history of people with extraordinary powers. Daniel Browning Smith, who's been dubbed the 
most flexible man in the world, hosts this thrilling journey into the farthest reaches of humankind.


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Premiere Date: 08/26/2010

Daniel meets Dean Karnazes. He's run 50 marathons in 50 days, and then ran 1300 miles back to the start. But how can Dean's body not suffer the exhaustion and fatigue faced by everyone else on earth? John Ferraro is rumored to have a skull that can withstand sledgehammers, bowling balls and even jackhammers. Daniel investigates to find out if he has a genetic difference that makes his skull superhumanly strong. Chris claims to have incredible powers like that of the Marvel comic-book character "Destiny"; he believes that his dreams are a window into the future. But will Chris' remarkable claims of premonitions stand up to the scrutiny of our host? Kenny Muhammad, aka "The Human Orchestra", is the most extraordinary human mimic on the planet. This wizard of sound possesses an astounding ability that enables him to simultaneously generate an entire orchestra of sounds from his mouth.