Weird but True!

[2][3] Using crafting with paper products,[3] the Engelman siblings explore "weird but true" things about a broad-range of subjects, mostly focusing on science.

However, several episodes happened to have connections to the experiences children had due to COVID-19, such as the science of germs and how to mitigate the spread of infections, as well as experiencing extreme isolation (although in the context of potentially living on Mars).

The Washington Post praised the humor of the series and described it as a fun learning experience, saying the show manages to be innovative and informative for its audience, writing that it's a "humorous and informative tween-oriented show" with "a wide range of [science] topics" and "a great pick for tweens and grade school-age kids".

[5] Surbhi Gupta of The Indian Express said the series has an "engaging mix of art and craft, unbelievable facts, and real-life explorations" and that the show "has grown with each season in terms of scale".

[4] Melissa Camacho of Common Sense Media rated the series 4 out of 5 stars, praised its educational value, saying the series invites its audience to deconstruct familiar topics in order to think about them from a different point of view, and complimented the presence of positive messages and role models, stating the series promotes science and innovative thinking through humor, writing, "It's upbeat and fun, and there's a lot to be learned from it, making it a great pick for tweens and up.