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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! for everyone's second favorite game show after finally learning how to whistle.
It's Two Watts and a Ride! game show that separates the wows from the what's.
And the category or theme for today is babies.
Mindy, why don't you refresh our contestants on how the game works?
You know it, Guy Raz.
Wowzers in each of our three rounds.
Today, Guy Raz and I will present you with three scientific statements, all about baby life forms.
But this is a big baby.
But only one of those statements will be a true wow.
The other two, just a couple of made up what?
Now, in each round, if you guess correctly, congratulations, you win a point.
But if you guess incorrectly, you must stop, drop, and do a ridonkulous physical challenge.
Okay, everyone ready to start this game?
Great, then let's get to it.
Okay, round one.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, baby whales swim inside their mother's pouches until they are about a year old?
Or is it B, baby rattlesnakes are born with special pink and blue rattles to keep them entertained?
Or is it C, baby sea otters have built-in flotation devices that keep them from sinking?
When you think you have the correct answer, shake your baby rattle as loud as you can.
Uh, thinking music, please.
And time is up.
Let's now reveal the winning wow.
And to do just that, it's Karina from Texas.
Karina, tell us, what's the winning wow?
My wow is that Baby Theodore's furs can drop so much air that it's impossible for it to sink.
Winner, winner, sea kelp for dinner.
Thank you, Karina.
Contestants, if you guessed the answer C, that baby sea otters have built-in flotation devices that keep them from sinking.
Well, congratulations.
You found the winning wow.
Sea otters have the thickest fur of any mammal.
In fact, A sea otter's pup's fur is so thick that it actually traps air inside of it like a parachute, keeping the baby safely floating on the top of the water.
When the mother sea otter goes out to look for food, she wraps the baby in kelp for camouflage and just leaves it there to bob on the surface of the water.
As soon as she comes back, she lays on her back and lets the baby snuggle with her.
Sea otter pups don't learn to swim on their own until they're about a month old.
Okay, round two.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, baby spinach leaves are blue?
Or is it B, baby carrots are really just grown-up carrots that have been peeled?
Or is it C, baby corn kernels are actually called sergeants?
Hmm, lots to think about here.
When you think you have the correct answer, take a little bite out of a cucumber.
And time is up.
And joining us by phone, it's Kurt from Pennsylvania with our winning wow.
Kurt, tell us, what's the winning wow?
My wow.
Baby carrots are actually just adult carrots that have been peeled.
Winner, winner, more salad for dinner.
Thank you, Kurt.
Wowzers, if you guessed B, that baby carrots are really just grown-up carrots that have been peeled.
Well, congratulations.
You found the winning, wow the 1980s.
A farmer in California found a way to make use out of the carrots that couldn't be sold in stores.
You know, the ones that came out of the ground too small or broken or shaped kind of weird.
This farmer decided to peel them down into smaller carrots and sell them that way.
And the rest is vegetable history.
Now, if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop, drop, and rocket yourself into space.
And now it's time to take a moment to thank our sponsors.
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All right, then.
Thank you.
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Now let's take a quick break and hear some other important messages for grown-ups.
To What's in a Wow, we'll be right back.
Grown-ups, 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.
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What?
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Grownups.
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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.
Welcome back to Two What's and a Wow.
Two What's and a Wow.
The scientific game show that separates the wows from the what's.
And now we're on to our final round of questions, round three.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, baby cows drink milk from a straw?
Or is it B, platypuses sweat milk?
Or is it C, elephant mothers feed their babies milk from their trunks?
Take a second to think this over and, when you think you have the correct answer, drink a glass of milk.
And time is up.
To reveal the winning answer, it's our friend Charlie.
Charlie, please tell us, what's the winning wow?
My wow in the world is that platypuses sweat milk.
Winner, winner, milk for dinner!
Great job, Charlie.
Wowzers, if you guessed B, that platypuses sweat milk, congratulations, you found the winning wow.
Most mammal mamas nurse their babies by giving them milk that their body produces.
Platypuses do it a little differently.
They just kind of sweat the milk right out of the pores of their skin.
That's right, Mindy.
And the puggles just... Wait, did you just say puggles, Sky Ross?
Well, yeah, Mindy.
That's what a baby platypus is called.
A puggle.
Oh my goodness, that is so cute!
Okay, sorry, sorry.
Please continue.
Like I was saying, the baby platypuses, the puggles...
Just drink the milk right off their mama's skin.
It looks like sweat, but it really isn't.
It's food.
Now, if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop, drop, and say, I love puggles!
Ten times.
What was that?
Oh, Guy Raz, that sound can mean only one thing.
You're babysitting baby Dennis again?
No, actually, you're babysitting baby Dennis, Guy Raz.
Oh, no.
But that's tomorrow.
Today, that sound means it's time for today's winning Wowzers prize, where all of our winning Wowzers will receive their very own diapers.
Diapers?
Diapers?
You're giving away diapers?
Yeah, so they can build their own homes like Grandma G-Force.
She does live in a diaper house.
Anywho, let's shoot him out of the prize cannon.
Reggie, fire away!
Well, that's about all the time we have for today, but if you want to keep the fun going, then become a member of the World Organization of Wowzers and unlock hundreds of activities.
And if you're a teacher out there listening, make sure you join Tinker Class.
It's our free, project-based learning program.
For more, just visit Tinkercast.com slash membership.
That's Tinkercast.com slash membership to bring Tinker Class into your classroom.
And be sure to come back on Monday for a brand new episode of Wow in the World.
And again on Friday for a new episode of Two What's in a Wow.
And don't forget, we wow on the weekend with Dennis.
Until then, keep on wowing!
Two what's, two what's, two what's.
Two what's, two what's, two what's.
And a wow!
Grownups.
If you like Wow in the World, you can listen early and Thanks for playing along with us show.
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Two What's in a Wow is executive produced by Meredith Halpern-Ranzer, Mindy Thomas, and me, Guy Raz.
These episodes are written by our Tinkercast head writer, Kenny Curtis, and Anna Zagorski.
Sound production and design is by Marion Lozano and Henry Moskal, with help from Jed Anderson and Tyler Thole.
And special thanks to our Tinkercast team, including Rebecca Caban, Dr Natasha Crandall, Kristen Yang, Thuy Mac, Erica Medina, Jodi Nussbaum, Allie Paxima, Linda Rothenberg, Steph Sosa and all of the other Tinkerers at Tinkercast HQ.
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.
Thanks again for listening and for playing along with us.
Meet us back here every Friday for more episodes of Two What's in a Wow.
Saturday and Sunday for We.
Wow on the Weekend with Dennis, and Mondays for Wow in the World.
It's all right here on the Wow in the World podcast feed.
Until then, keep on wowing!
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