Finding Outback Water

[@Excellent-Adventure]

I'm 36 and live in Scotland and absolutely love your videos. Wish I had this growing up. Rob you're some man!

[@CuriosityShow]

Many thanks. I did my Post-Doctorate at Edinburgh University - absolutely love the city - Rob

[@nevek20]

Watching lots of these clips at once made me realize, they really put Rob and Deane through the ringer xD. Poor Rob's digging holes in dry creeks, meanwhile Deane's on top of a glacier with no gloves on.

[@CuriosityShow]

Thanks, but Deane and I came up with all our own segments, so only have ourselves to blame - Rob

[@SquirrelASMR]

@@CuriosityShow oh wow that's really impressive because all the segments were sooo fun and interesting and there are so many too

[@patty109109]

I did not grow up in Australia, and I had never heard of the show until a week ago. I suspect I would’ve loved this as a kid. Heck it’s pretty interesting to me now

[@madcek]

This show made me become an engineer... Well this and MacGyver...

[@wampatan9]

Interestingly enough, both of those shows inspired me to become a programmer!

[@geromelegnome5446]

I thought the thumbnail was the Hoff!!!

[@Fadem12forReal]

I'm so sorry

[@HodgkinTattoo]

This is it! Thanks for uploading/making all these mate, this show definitely got me thinking about the world as a kid!

[@CuriosityShow]

+Shannon Hodgkin Our pleasure. if you haven't found them already, we have bundled segments into various playlists, so it should be possible to follow your interests there - Rob

[@CuriosityShow]

+Shannon Hodgkin It was a funny shoot. A group of indigenous Australians were our guides that day; you can see two of their kids in the segment. While I performed this sweaty dig for the segment, they were just off camera, sitting in the creek bed under the shade of a tree, drinking ice-cold pure water from an esky, and enjoying my labours no end. - Rob

[@driver3899]

Thanks for uploading! Just wondering where it was filmed and if you remember if there had been any rain in the area? This show was such an Aussie icon, its was great to see this!

[@morganfreemanwannabe]

I'm a 27 year-old fresh college Physics graduate, so I might be tempted to think I wouldn't have need of an educational program like this, but this show is so satisfying. The things being taught are just so intuitive and often practical, it always feels like I'm rounding myself out better as a human being watching it.

[@g4man41]

“Physics graduate” Looks as username* More like gordonfreemanwannabe hehe

[@YellowThing]

Helped me out a ton with my school assignment, and was also quite interesting. Thank you!

[@CuriosityShow]

No problem - keep subscribed at kzbin.info - Rob

[@U014B]

Parents now: "Don't drink from the tap, you'll get sick! Here's some bottled water." Parents in the 70s:

[@funynonsence]

Well as much as I’m sure your joking but that dirt water is safer to drink than any tap water especially if you live a any country that ain’t American and even then look at flint Michigan.

[@i537]

Seth Is why we can't have fun on the internet.

[@toycatsowl4388]

@@funynonsence except tap water is some of the safest water youll ever find

[@funynonsence]

@@toycatsowl4388 is it tho ? Do you know how old the pipes your city uses and unless they were replaced around 2000 they are most likely still iron pipes and after that how old are the pipes in your house ? Are they new shiny copper or are they steel/iron pipes and after all that what specific chemicals are they using to treat your water chlorine being the most common. Like I said your better off drinking from a natural spring or from digging into the ground water …like there are companies that bottle that ever heard of arrowhead

[@big-and-cool]

tap water in most developed countries is extremely safe. drinking bottled water is one of the most embarrassing things anyone can do and we need to stop the bottled water industry from further destroying our planet immediately.

[@ericschmid]

One enjoyable distinction about this show that sets it apart from others is that they literally did the things they talked about. You can watch them build the experiment thingy or -- in this case -- dig the hole.

[@sergiom4300]

Better than most of the shows nowadays

[@CuriosityShow]

Many thanks. I hope you subscribe to kzbin.info as there are hundreds more segments there- Rob

[@sergiom4300]

@@CuriosityShow yes, i did subscribe after i saw the video of "run away from your shadow" or something like that, ive been recommending this channel to my friends. You guys deserve all the support

[@nitramluap]

You are the sort of blokes I'd like to share a beer with.

[@CuriosityShow]

You're on - in Adelaide South Australia one day - Rob

[@lewisheasman]

Did you ever have a beer together?

[@James-kv6kb]

@@CuriosityShow I was so hoping you didn't say you were teetotaler haha nothing like a good Coopers with good people

[@JayNut_001]

This show is so awesome, I am really glad I found it. Of course I never saw these in germany, but they have such a calming feeling and you guys describte things pretty well. Sometimes you have an episode where you go "Ah yes, I know that", sometimes "now I remember this again" or "thats completely new for me" just very well done. Just have to say, it seems like you really like Opals and Ships ^^

[@NotKyleChicago]

This clip was posted in the German dub too. I don't know if you already know, so thought I'd mention.

[@quadrophenius5379]

Curiosity Show lief tatsächlich auch in Deutschland. Ich habe sie als Kind gesehen. Ich weiß aber nicht genau wie lange. Die Sendung gab es bis 1990, da wäre ich vier gewesen und auch wenn ich früh anfing mit der Sendung mit der Maus, Löwenzahn... denke ich fast, dass ich das nicht als Vierjähriger geschaut habe. Ich denke daher, dass die Sendung, vielleicht auch wegen der Synchronisation, ein paar Jahre länger lief, oder ich Wiederholungen gesehen habe (ich weiß leider auch nicht mehr den Sender, aber wir bekamen damals vier Programme mit der Zimmerantenne;-) Es kann sich also nur um ARD-Familie (Hessen und Südwest) oder ZDF gehandelt haben. I wrote, that I've seen it in Germany when I was a Kid along with similar German tv-programme. I'm so glad that I found it here again. Great childhood memories and still interesting after all these years.

[@JayNut_001]

@@quadrophenius5379 Ok, das kann ich natürlich nicht genau sagen. Ich bin Jahrgang 85 und wir hatten bis Dvbt kam nur 3 Programme zuhause. Wenn ich dann mal woanders war hat man sich dann eher Galxy Rangers, Star Trek, etc. angeschaut. Aber mann kann ja jetzt direkt nachholen auf youtube ^^

[@jimmyb101]

Great survival tip and respect to the Aboriginal's. Great work Curiosity Show. Rob & Deane you guys are legends

[@wmpetroff2307]

Gosh an awesome life saving outdoor technique. Thanks.

[@CuriosityShow]

Many thanks - lots more at kzbin.info with new stuff each week for subscribers - Rob

[@graybow2255]

This is the valuable kind of shows we need, not the silly and useless celebrity shows.

[@Jumanji1st]

i consider this as the first bushcraft video that was ever made :D. Curiosity show really is awesome, even though its quite old now :).

[@garyp4374]

If you type in Western Desert Aborigines you can see them doing this, actual film from the early sixties I think. also they used rocks piled up into pyramid shapes on top of a hill so people could identify where water could be found

[@AliceHasenkohl]

these are so wonderful, additionally I like to imagine that you had a pretty good time filming most installments (maybe more so if you had a chance to watch holes get dug, not so much having to dig them yourself - but even so, it was probably neat to do it).

[@NinjaKirk]

I'll never be in the outback, but love the info

[@CuriosityShow]

Thanks, but we may see you one day - Rob

[@Milaaq302]

Amazing stuff. I definitely used to watch you two, I have fond memories of your faces. Did you appear on any other shows?

[@CuriosityShow]

I started with educational TV on the ABC before Curiosity Show, went on from Curiosity Show to do ten years as Channel Ten News science reporter and then for 6 years back with the ABC to produce and present segments for Nexus, part of the Asia Pacific service that went to 43 countries. We both also did some segments for the ABC program 'The Inventors' - Rob

[@linombablu2715]

This video should get tons of millions of views

[@allanwatts2357]

Great video. But where do I find an empty milk or o.j bottle in the middle of nowhere? I suppose hand scoop would be sufficient

[@CuriosityShow]

Sadly, outback Australia is rather littered with throwaway items like bottles and and more. Failing that, parts from a car would do - anything that holds liquid - Rob

[@allanwatts2357]

@@CuriosityShow sad indeed, cheers Rob

[@g4man41]

Wow, never knew the water pouring back into the hole would filter through the sand. I would’ve been drinking the muddy water, hahah thanks!

[@oneandonlyjaybee]

3:11 you found a nice cup of tea. Even better!

[@89horizon]

"Let's get crackin'" **SpongeBob narrator** "Several hours later"

[@Ratigan2]

A like for Rob's poor face being drowned in sweat.

[@CuriosityShow]

Yes, it was very hot - Rob

[@Ratigan2]

@@CuriosityShow you probably get this a lot but i find it really cool that two dudes that hosted a show almost 50 years ago are still responding to comments made by newer generations, like myself, today. It honestly makes me happy that i found your show on youtube and that you guys genuinely care for your work. You and Dean absolutely rock! Love from Vanuatu ❤

[@James-kv6kb]

@@Ratigan2 most stars are pretentious people these guys are the real deal . They genuinely care about the audience and promoting science and education

[@WhatAreYouBuyen]

I'm surprised he didn't use any tricks like running it through his shirt or a paper towel a few times to clear out some of the dirt? Would have been faster?

[@CuriosityShow]

But not traditional - Rob

[@WhatAreYouBuyen]

@@CuriosityShow Yeah I guess not! hahah

[@huwhitecavebeast1972]

Australia has fallen a long way since this show was made.

[@James-kv6kb]

Yes they copied the Americans by putting on all this celebrity reality crap and not actually putting on proper shows or employing professional people to make the shows

[@daffyduk77]

Fairly amazing. Thanks !

[@AnkurNath_Music]

80's bear grylls

[@batwing-plays]

Now I know what to do when I find myself in a thirsty situation: go to Central Australia and dig a hole!

[@CuriosityShow]

If you know where. Sadly, we get quite a few tourists who don't, and don't carry enough to survive - Rob

[@rskrzz6233]

sweet, i tried this in my backyard and struck a free electricity cable

[@benb9151]

Lol

[@IDMYM8]

What happened to the kids holding disposables?

[@rays5163]

rob sweating his ass off in this

[@CuriosityShow]

You are right - it was fiendishly hot - Rob

[@rays5163]

@@CuriosityShow Hey rob i'm in america and didn't get to see these growing up. So thanks to you and deane for posting to them so I can catch up. it really is a fantastic show.

[@evanjane2306]

Nice 👍 was a good day

[@noorullahkhan3388]

Useful

[@Thechist781]

I was wondering if you ALWAYS going to find water in spots like that.

[@CuriosityShow]

Sadly, no. Move on and try elsewhere - Rob

[@James-kv6kb]

I think the Aboriginal people had a fair idea due to the weather where the water could be found

[@internetwonderbuilder4741]

So is that basically an arroyo?

[@arconeagain]

Dad, I dug another hole. It's filling with water.

[@zoltan603]

is it possible to get sick from this water or is it relatively clean?

[@robosing225]

if you are walking in the desert with no help in sight, you remember you can dig into the dirt and find some filtered albeit dirty water-I doubt you'll be complaining about you getting sick or not from it when you're at death's doorstep.

[@vashman01]

The bailing isn't neccessary but you'd have to wait longer. He's removing the clays and silts that are suspended in the water. Dig deeper and add some clean stone to help filter it.

[@CuriosityShow]

You'd have to wait a long time, and the only stone there (if you could find it) was impermeable sandstone - this is quick - Rob

[@mattdaintree8149]

Youse are legends

[@ShitizenGayne]

that is effing cool as hell

[@CuriosityShow]

Thanks - it was extremely hot on the day, especially after digging in the sun - Rob

[@KarimDavisFilms]

I would never ever, for any amount of water stick my hand down a hole in Australia's outback whilst turning my head away, this guy is a legend!

[@nomojo1110]

I'd love to dig a large "water hole" a metre or so in diameter and a shallow slope, fill a bottle for myself, find some shade then wait and see what animals it attracts.

[@beijingbond]

Just wring out that shirt to get all the water you need !

[@keithwatson8228]

He reminds me of Mike Rowe

[@DarkMatterVisible]

If anyone finds my body in the Outback, I just want everyone to know the Curiosity Show did me wrong

[@curtissmoak69]

I bet the two of you would get along well with Bill Nye. Have you ever crossed paths?

[@CuriosityShow]

No; different continent and era - Rob

[@smadaf]

@@CuriosityShow , but you're all still alive and people travel.

[@swedensy]

wow

[@jamied8678]

If you're in this area and meet Aboriginal people Palya is hello

[@James-kv6kb]

This was an old account now I just want to say that this is slightly incorrect the wulpere have a slightly different language but will understand

[@valiktoma2542]

Straliaaaa

[@James-kv6kb]

When this show was made Australians prided themselves on intelligence. yes we were laid back but we didn't base our entire culture on being stupid an acting like a Bondi lifesaver 😃

[@bluedunn374]

Is it just me or does he have two black eyes? .... Theres a story there for sure.

[@CuriosityShow]

No, he was just very hot - Rob

[@rjk5559]

Looks like Rob lost 3 litres in sweat to find half a cup of water. Good segment though.

[@CuriosityShow]

Right! it was incredibly hot - Rob

[@SiskinOnUTube]

Next week: How to make imodium.

[@garyteano3026]

“Traditional people”

[@mikespearwood3914]

Is that offensive to aborigines?

[@James-kv6kb]

@@mikespearwood3914 no not to aboriginal people to the white committees that keep changing the terminology so they get paid to sit on committees and waffle on forever and ever while the real issues of indigenous people are being ignored

[@BellefontePerson]

The two aborigine kids watched him dig for water for an hour. It made them so thirsty they walked around to the other side of the bushes and got a drink from the public fountain.

[@CuriosityShow]

Close. The family guiding us was sitting nearby with a foam cooler of ice-cold water. When i finished they kindly gave me some - it was a terrifically hot day - Rob

[@James-kv6kb]

@@CuriosityShow that's bloody funny. Would have loved to see their reaction when you got a bit of water