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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!
Hey, Mint.
Whoa.
Mindy, why are you lying on the floor?
Are you okay?
Oh, hey, Guy Razzi.
Why wouldn't I be okay?
I don't know.
Maybe it's because you're lying face down on the floor with a snake right next to your head.
Mindy, watch out.
Oh, yeah.
My little snake and I are doing a science experiment on hearing.
What?
Well, Guy Raz, I learned that snakes hear with their jaws, so I figured, why not try it out myself?
Wait.
Snakes?
Hear with their jaws?
Yeah, they pick up vibrations from the ground with their jaws and then those vibrations are sent to their brains as sound.
Kind of like how elephants hear with their feet.
I guess I'm glad you didn't bring an elephant in here.
Yes, I definitely didn't try that first.
Uh, don't check the garage until I say it's okay.
The garage?
Mindy, tell me there isn't an elephant.
Tyron! we don't have time to discuss what is or is not inside my garage or why we're out of peanuts.
We've got a game show to do.
Okay.
Sound the alarms.
Turn up the volume.
And get that snake into a cage in three, two, one.
And now for everyone's second favorite game show after jumping in place to your tummy feels weird.
It's Two What's And a wow.
With your hosts, Mindy and Guy Raz.
Two what's.
Two what's.
Two what's.
Two what's.
Two what's.
Two what's.
Two what's.
And a wow.
Welcome back, Wowzers.
It's time for another audible round of two what's and a wow, the scientific game show that separates the wows from the what's.
And the category for today is noise.
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 sound, but only one of those statements will be a true wow.
The other two, just a couple of made up what's.
Oh, come on.
Okay, let's get started.
Which of the following statements about loud noises is a true scientific wow?
Is it A. Some humans can snore louder than a jackhammer.
Or is it B. No matter how hard you clap your hands, it'll never be as loud as a thunderclap.
Or is it C. Some dogs' barks can be heard over the sound of jet engines.
When you think you've got it figured out, whisper it into the ear of a friend or family member.
But be sure to brush your teeth first.
We're going to take a quick break to let you clean those ears out.
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 grown-ups.
It's mindy and guy ross 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.
Now back to the show.
And we are back, ready to reveal the winning wow.
But before we do, let's do a quick review.
We gave you three statements about noises and challenged you to find the one true wow.
Was it A, some humans can snore louder than a jackhammer?
Or was it B, Thunderclaps are always louder than the loudest human clap.
Or was it C?
Some dog barks can be heard over the sound of jet engines.
Joining us by phone with the answer to today's question is Sophie from Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Sophie, what's the wow?
Hi, Mindy and Guy.
My name is Sophie, and I live in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
My wow in the world is the loudest human snores are louder than a jackhammer.
Bye, love your show.
Say hi to Reggie and Thomas Fingerling for me.
Winner, winner, earplugs for dinner.
Sophie, you are correct.
Wowzers, if you guessed A, that some humans can snore louder than a jackhammer, congratulations.
You found the winning wow.
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the loudest snore on record comes from a British grandmother named Jenny Chapman.
Her snores have reached approximately 111.6 decibels.
Decibels?
You mean the unit used to measure the intensity of sound?
That's it.
And 111.6 decibels?
That's a lot, right?
Well, considering that a jackhammer clocks in at about 100 decibels, I'd say that a snore of 1116 would be pretty intense.
Huh, I've never thought to measure the intensity of my snores before.
And you.
Well, Wowzers, if you guessed B or C, you were still pretty close.
Yeah, if you chose B, that thunderclaps are always louder than the loudest human clap Well, you've probably never met Alistair Galpin.
He has the loudest hand clap on record, measuring in at 113 decibels.
That's as loud as some thunderclaps.
Some thunderclaps?
What makes the difference?
Oh, glad you asked, Guy Raz.
Thunderclaps can register between 100 and 120 decibels, but it depends on how close you are to the storm and the temperature of the air.
Right, because sound travels faster in warm air.
Exact Doritos.
Stiff competition for Alistair.
And if you chose option C, that some dog barks can be heard over the sound of jet engines, you were pretty doggone close.
Standing right next to a jet taking off would measure at about 150 decibels, but the loudest dog bark on record reached 1131 decibels when a golden retriever named Charlie whooped his way into the Guinness Book of World Records in 2012.
Wow, I really hope that dog's bark is worse than his bite.
Yikes!
You said it, Guy Raz.
A bark at 1131 decibels can be heard over a lawnmower, a motorcycle, a tractor, a garbage truck, all sorts of super loud stuff.
With a bark like that.
I'm guessing Charlie made himself widely known among the male carrier community.
Well, Guy Raz, why don't you tell our winning wowsers what they've won?
Mindy, all of our contestants today will be taking home their very own invisible earwax candle?
That's right, Guy Raz.
With love from yours truly, this candle is not just made with earwax, it's made of earwax.
Whose earwax?
Grandma G-Force's.
She's been harvesting it for over 60 years.
Eww.
Be careful when picking up your prize.
It's a little sticky.
It's not even in a glass jar?
Nope.
Go big or go home.
I see.
Well, that's about all the time we have for today.
But before we go, we have one last scientific challenge for you.
We call it Operation Safe and Sound.
Wowzers, we challenge you to try and listen extra closely to everything around you.
Find a quiet place and take note of everything you hear.
Leaves rustling?
Cars passing?
Cat purring?
We want to know!
Then take those sounds and let them inspire a whole new world that you dream up and build for us.
And grown-ups, you can upload photos and videos to us at tinkercast.com slash share.
Well, that's all the time we have for today.
Until next time, keep on wowing!
Do What's in a Wow is produced by Mindy Thomas and me, Guy Raz.
Our writing team is made up of Anna Zagorski, Darnell Walker, Ruth Morrison, and Heba Gouda.
Elishaba Atoop adds the wows as our audio producer.
Jessica Bode keeps our facts straight, Jacob Stein rounds out our creative team and Meredith Halpern-Ranzer powers the wow at Tinkercast.
Our theme song was written and composed by The Pop-Ups.
For more on their three-time Grammy-nominated all-ages music, find them at thepopups.com.
Also, to What's in a Wow is now a book.
Find it wherever books are sold or visit tinkercast.com slash shop for more info.
And for more up-to-date news, you can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at wowintheworld.
Our email address is hello at wowintheworld.com.
If you're a kid with a big wow to share, it could be used on an upcoming 2 What's in a Wow.
Call us at 1-888-7-WOW-WOW.
Thanks again for listening and keep on wowing.
2 What's in a Wow is made by Tinkercast and sent to you by Sony Music Entertainment.
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