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Hey, Wowzer fans, Mindy here.
And before we start the show, I got to let you know that this November, with a special new episode featuring our friends at Circle Round and Terrestrials on Radiolab for Kids,
And don't miss when Elmo from Sesame Street stops by Wow in the World to make us all belly laugh on November 24th.
Oh, but that's not all, Reg.
On December 1st, we are sharing our 250th episode of Wow in the World with all of you.
We think this one is going to be music to your ears.
Literally.
Did I mention it's a musical?
And if you're a member of the World Organization of Wowzers...
Oh boy, do I have a surprise for you.
You can listen to our 250th episode early with me and other members from around the world on Saturday, November 22nd, at 7pm Eastern.
That's right, we are throwing another listening party.
Join us as we dance along to our new songs.
React to the episode with other members in the chat and more.
Grownups.
If you want your wowzer to join this members-only listening party, you can sign up to become a member today at Tinkercastcom.
Slash wow.
Already a member?
Well, you can find the link and password to join the event when you sign in at Tinkercastcom.
Slash wow.
That's it.
It's going to be a November to remember.
But for now, let's get on with the show.
Woo!
Just be a second.
I have to go super slowly so I don't slip again.
There have been a curious number of banana peels on the floors lately.
Okay.
Well, George and I are just out here cheering for you.
Come on.
You can do it.
Phew.
Made it.
Hey, Mindy.
Whoa.
That's a monkey.
Yeah.
This is George.
You got a monkey?
No.
I'm just watching him for a friend.
You're monkey sitting?
Well, technically.
I'm not actually sitting on the monkey, but yeah, pretty much.
Thinking about starting my own monkey business.
Well, there's no time for monkeying around, Mindy.
We've got a game show to do.
Oh, you're right.
Peel the bananas.
Curl the tails.
And get ready to ooh-ooh and ah-ah in three, two, one.
And now for everyone's second favorite game show, after trying to remember your locker combination it's Two.
What's?
Welcome back, Wowzers.
It's time for another bananas round of Two What's.
The scientific game show that separates the wows from the what?
And the category for today is monkeys.
Mindy, why don't you refresh our contestants on how the game works?
You know it.
Wowzers, we are going to give you three scientific statements about monkeys, but and this is a big but only one of those statements will be a true wow.
The other two, just a couple of made up wows.
Okay, let's get started.
Which of the following statements about monkeys is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, the smallest monkey is as tall as a toothbrush?
Or is it B, a group of monkeys is called a party?
Or is it C, spider monkeys got their name because they only eat spiders?
When you think you have it figured out like a monkey and grab a pen with your feet to write it down.
We're going to take a quick break to let you monkey around for a bit.
And when we come back, we'll find out if your wow is the winning wow.
To what's in a wow, we'll be right back.
Grownups, this message is for you.
Hey, grown-ups, it's Mindy and Guy Raz here from Wow in the World.
Mindy and I have some brand new Wow in the World toys out in the world just in time for the holidays.
Made for the kids who love science and for the ones who don't yet.
From our 100 experiments, that Wow kit to the telescope and astronomy kit.
Our Wow in the World toys help your wowzer learn about their world through play.
Plus, you can hear exclusive audio content from me and Guy Raz to help your wowzer discover even more wows.
Grownups.
Give the gift of wow and wonder this holiday season with our latest Wow in the World toys designed with your curious wowzer in mind.
You can shop our Wow in the World toys at Tinkercast.com slash toys.
That's Tinkercast.com slash toys.
Okay, Wowzers, it's time to reveal the winning wow.
But before we do, let's do a quick review.
We gave you three statements about monkeys and challenged you to find the one true wow.
Was it A, the smallest monkey is as tall as a toothbrush?
Or was it B, A group of monkeys is called a party.
Or was it C. Spider monkeys got their name because they only eat spiders.
Joining us by phone with the answer to today's question is Brooke from Maryland.
Brooke, what's the wow?
My wow in the world is that the smallest monkey is about as tall as a toothbrush.
Winner, winner, fruits, nuts, and bugs for dinner.
Brooke, you are correct.
Wowzers, if you guessed A, that the smallest monkey is as tall as a toothbrush, congratulations.
You found the winning wow.
The world's smallest monkey is the pygmy marmoset.
Its body measures as little as 5 inches or 12 centimeters.
That's actually even smaller than a lot of toothbrushes.
And the pygmy marmoset weighs only about as much as a deck of cards.
And the smallest ones can fit into the palm of a human hand.
Ooh, they're fun-sized!
Wowzers, if you went with B or C, we still give you two tails up.
If you chose B, that a group of monkeys is called a party, well, that's not entirely accurate.
A group of monkeys can be referred to as a troop or a barrel, and sometimes a cartload or even a tribe.
Just...
Don't call them a party.
And if you chose C, it turns out that spider monkeys did not get their name from eating spiders.
Instead, the spider monkey got its name from, well, kind of looking like a spider.
Its arms and legs are long and spindly, and it can often be found dangling upside down from its tail.
Kind of similar to a spider on a string of silk.
Well, Guy Raz, why don't you tell our winning wowzers what they've won?
Well Mindy, today all of our contestants will be taking home their very own invisible hot air baboon.
Is that like a hot air balloon?
No, Guy Raz.
This baboon doesn't run off hot air.
It provides you with hot air.
How?
By breathing all over your stuff.
Cold hands?
Nothing a little baboon breath can't fix.
Dirty glasses? a little huff and puff from the hot air baboon will steam that right off.
Okay well, that's all the time we have for today, but before we go, We have one last scientific challenge for you.
We call it Operation Tail Time.
Lots of monkeys have tails and those tails have lots of uses, like helping the monkey balance as it swings and climbs.
Or grabbing onto objects or branches.
Wowzers, we want you to design a tail for yourself.
Would it be long, short, fat, skinny?
Furry, bald, colorful?
Think about what you want that tail to do and use that to help you design it.
Grownups, you can upload photos and videos of these tails to us at Tinkercast.com slash share.
Well, that's all the time we have for today.
But until next time, keep on rowing.
Do What's in a Wow is executive produced by Meredith Halpern-Ranzer, Mindy Thomas, and me, Guy Raz.
Our writers are Anna Zagorski, Darnell Walker, Ruth Morrison, and Heba Gouda.
Sound production and design is by Marion Lozano, with help from our senior producer, Jed Anderson.
Special thanks to the rest of our team of tinkerers, including Anna Zagorski, Rebecca Caban.
And to keep the what's and the wows rolling, visit us at Tinkercastcom.
There you can find our Two What's and a Wow Think and Tinker playbook, interactive Kahoot games and info on becoming a member of the World Organization of Wowzers.
Grownups, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at Two What's and a Wow.
And our email address is hello at Tinkercast.com.
Finally, if you're a kid with a big wow to share, it could be used on an upcoming episode of Two.
What's in a Wow?
Call us at 1-888-7WOW-WOW.
Thanks again for listening and playing along.
Meet us back here on Monday for Wow in the World.
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