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Hey, Wowzer fans, Mindy here.
And before we start the show, I gotta 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 7 pm.
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!
Tug of War was supposed to be for the campers.
What?
No!
This is Bug of War, Guy Raz.
Tug of War for bugs.
The campers get to watch and cheer on their favorite teams of bugs.
The invisible summer camp for science explorers everywhere.
I'm your camp counselor, Guy Raz.
And I just popped a water balloon in my pants.
What?
I mean, I'm Mindy.
Campers, it's Bug Week, inspired by our Wow in the World episode, The Karate Kickin' Cockroach.
We've got such a fun day planned for you today.
But first Dennis would like to share a list of complaints.
Uh...
Dennis, the floor is yours.
Attention campers.
Complaint number one.
It's too humid.
My beach towel won't dry out completely, my sweat can't evaporate and all of my chocolate sandwich cookies with sweet cream filling are soggy and molding.
It's unacceptable.
Someone please turn down the moisture in the air.
Thank you.
Complaint number two.
I know it's bug week and all, but there are far too many bugs here at camp.
I looked up the world's bug population on the internet and it said it was maybe about 10 quintillion.
What?
That number has way too many zeros, and my bed has way too many ants.
And complaint number three.
Mindy, I appreciate you wanted to help me take care of my sunburn, but I asked for aloe vera and you gave me grape jelly.
I realize they are both gloopy and gelatinous, but they are not the same thing.
I used what you gave me last night before going to sleep, and now my bed is covered in jelly and ants.
Did I already complain about the ants?
Uh, oh yeah, I did.
Okay, that's it.
Dennis out.
Good to know, Dennis.
All right, campers, let's head to the mess hall for today's snack.
And while we're walking over, our camp mascot, Wow Cow, has a special fact to share with all of you.
Take it away, Wow Cow!
Hello, campers!
How do you moo?
No, fast photography, please, please, please.
If you do want to sign a headshot, though, I'm selling them for $20, I mean $50 in my trailer.
Now for a wow fact.
Did you know that mosquitoes are attracted to smelly feet?
Huh.
Maybe that's why I get so many mosquito bites in the smelly costume.
Well, in any case, we'll be right back with some more Camp Wee Wow.
Grownups, this message is for you.
Do I really stink that bad?
Hey, grownups.
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.
What?
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.
Mess hall, campers.
For today's snacktivity, Counselor Guy Raz and I will be showing you how to make your own snail snacks.
Campers.
All you need for this activity is a celery stick, some nut or seed butter, a round slice of fruit, a couple of raisins and two pretzel sticks.
Well, that's not all we need, Guy Raz.
We also need some liquid nitrogen, an industrial-grade pressure cooker, and last but not least...
Uh, all right.
Well campers.
It says in our instructions here that the first step is spreading some of that nut or seed butter onto the celery stick, just like this.
And then you're going to take your jackhammer and slice up your fruit like this.
Mindy, what are you doing?
There you go.
A perfectly sliced apple.
Mm-mm.
I can't believe that worked.
Be sure to check with your grown-ups before you use an industrial-grade jackhammer for slicing apples.
Well, in the next step, take a slice of apple and place it standing up inside the celery, just like this, and allow the sticky stuff to help hold it in place.
Aw, now the apple slice looks like a little snail shell, Guy Raz.
And now we're gonna stick the two raisins in the front for eyes.
And then we'll dump some liquid nitrogen onto the whole thing to keep it cold.
Hold on, let me just put on some goggles here.
Thank you.
No, Mindy, I thought we agreed no more liquid nitrogen after the ice cream truck incident.
Okay, fine.
I'll just add it at the end.
Now for the last step.
We're gonna stand our two small pretzel sticks into the celery behind the raisin eyes to create the antennas.
Just like this.
And ta-da!
You've got yourself a snail snack.
Mindy, what are you eating?
Sorry, that was the escargot from my lunchbox.
Escargot?
You're eating actual snails?
Aren't we all, Guy Raz?
No.
Every hour of every day, flies around the world get swatted at.
Some flies have enough time to escape, but for some, it's too late.
Hi, I'm the Wow Cow, the official spokesperson for the AFSA, the Anti-Fly Swatter Association.
We here at AFSA are calling for the end of fly swatting around the world.
Join our movement by throwing out your fly swatters today.
It's time that every fly gets to live up to their name.
Hashtag let them fly.
Moo.
Campers, we had so much fun snacking with you today.
And now we want to challenge you to make your own snail snack.
All you need is a celery stick, a slice of fruit like an apple, kiwi or cucumber, some nut or seed butter, a couple of raisins and some pretzel sticks.
Or, if you're feeling creative, you can create your own design.
Grown-ups.
You can send us photos and videos of your camper snail snacks to us at tinkercastcom.
Slash share.
And don't forget to call us with a story of a time you found a bug in an unexpected place.
You can share your story with us at 1-888-7-WOW-WOW.
And who knows, it could be shared at Friday's campfire.
Until then, campers, who wows?
We wow!
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