Facts About Zombies

Zombie culture simply won't die. From monster hits like The Walking Dead to epic video games like The Last of Us, the theme of infected humans shambling their way to world domination plays on our real, deep-seated fears of disease, war and psychological dysfunction.

While zombies aren't real (right? Right?), our latest #5facts video 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.

The episode above features actress Mayim Bialik, who stars on the CBS hit comedy The Big Bang Theory. Bialik also holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience and serves as the brand ambassador for Texas Instruments. TI 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, so if you're a teacher or student looking for a leg up on these STEM education topics, check out StemHollywood.com for more info.

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