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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 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!
Now for everyone's second favorite game show after what goes in the cereal bowl first, milk or cereal.
It's Two What's and a What? a scientific game show that separates the wows from the whats.
And the category for today is berries.
Mindy, why don't you refresh our contestants on how the game works?
You know it.
Wowzers in each of our three rounds.
Today, Guy Raz and I will present you with three scientific statements about berries.
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 what's.
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 the game?
Great, then let's do it.
Okay, round one.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, Avocados are actually berries.
Or is it B?
If you eat a blackberry every day, you'll turn into an old cell phone your grown-ups might have in a drawer somewhere.
Or is it C?
Strawberries have only existed since the 1600s.
When you think you have the correct answer, shout how many times you've been to the bathroom today.
Hey, Reggie, cue the thinking music.
And time is up.
Let's now reveal the winning wow.
And to do just that, joining us by phone, it's Mai from Maryland.
Mai from Maryland, tell us, what's the winning wow?
My wow in the world is that avocados are berries.
Winner, winner, avocados for dinner.
Thank you, Mai.
Contestants, if you guessed the answer A, That avocados are actually berries?
Well, congratulations.
You found the winning wow.
You know the brown thing at the center of your avocados?
Well, that is actually a seed.
And because the layer that surrounds the seed is fleshy.
Scientists say that this savory fruit is actually brown.
A berry.
Yeah, I mean, that seed is always taking up so much space in my avocados.
It's like when I open a bag of kale chips and it's 60% air.
It kind of feels like a rip-off.
Don't you mean a rape-off, Guy Raz?
Now, if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop drop and organize your grown-up's closet.
I promise they did not pay me to say that.
Okay, round two.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, blueberries are fresher in January than in August?
Or is it B, strawberries are the only fruit to have seeds on the outside?
Or is it C, scientists believe you can grow a raspberry on Mars?
When you think you have the correct answer, sing your name upside down.
Uh, thinking music, please.
And to reveal the winning wow, it's Theodore from Washington.
Theodore from Washington, tell us, what's the winning wow?
Hi, I'm Theodore.
Did you know?
Strawberry has 200 seeds.
It's the only fruit that has seeds on the outside.
Winner, winner, strawberries for dinner.
Thank you, Theodore.
Contestants, if you guessed the answer B that strawberries are the only fruit that have seeds on the outside well, congratulations.
You found the winning wow.
Aw, it's like they wear their seeds on their sleeves.
Fruits typically contain seeds, meaning they're on the inside because, as we all know, it's what's on the inside that counts.
But the strawberry is the only fruit that appears to have all its seeds on the outside.
Now, if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop drop and count backwards from 50 while walking backwards.
49, 48, 47, 46... Mindy, look out for the stage lights!
Mindy?
I'm okay, Garros.
Okay.
All right.
Everything's fine.
Okay, now time for the final round, round three.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, some fish jump out of water to eat berries?
Or is it B, A scientist in Germany only ate berries for an entire year and her ears turned blue.
Or is it C?
Blueberries are part of the lavender genus.
When you think you have the correct answer, wave your hands in the air like you just don't care.
Uh, thinking music, please.
And now to reveal that winning answer, please welcome by phone Callum from Pennsylvania.
Callum, tell us, what's the winning wow?
Hi, my name is Callum.
My wow is that some fish in South America jump out of the water to eat berries from low-hanging branches.
Winner, winner, berries for dinner.
Thank you, Callum.
Contestants.
If you guess the answer A that some fish jump out of water to eat berries well congratulations, you've found the winning wow.
That's right, Guy Raz.
The Peru Potonga fish in Brazil jumps out of the water to grab berries on the trees that hang over the river.
So they literally go for low-hanging fruit?
You know it, Guy Raz.
And if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop drop and give yourselves a high five for your effort.
But, and this is a big but, you must high-five yourself with your feet.
And now it's time to thank our sponsors.
Today's show is brought to you by Lulu Berry, your one-stop shop for athleisure you can eat?
What does this mean?
Once you've finished your workout, dig right in.
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This can't be safe to eat.
Anyway, 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.
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Grownups.
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That's it.
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. was that?
Oh, Guy Raz, that sound can mean only one thing.
It's Halloween again?
I wish.
It's time for today's Bonker Balls bonus round.
And the question for this round comes from the Wow in the World episode titled Cellular Tattoos for Science.
And the question is, what made the tattoos that Mindy got different from your everyday body art?
Is it A, these tattoos cannot be seen by the human eye?
Or is it B, they used silver instead of ink?
Or is it C, they glow in the dark?
And joining us for today's answer, it's Reggie.
Reggie, tell us, what's the winning wow?
That's right, Reggie.
The correct answer was A. The tattoos that Mindy got could not be seen by the human eye.
These tattoos are printed in gold on human cells, which means that you would need a very, very powerful microscope to see them properly.
Now they currently last for around 16 hours, but scientists are hoping that one day they can make them last longer so that they can transmit health data to doctors.
Ooh!
Congratulations to all of our winning wowsers on today's show.
Mindy, what's today's prize?
Guy Raz, today's winning wowsers will all be receiving their very own cow juice.
Okay, what kind of cow juice are we talking about, Mindy?
2% nonfat?
Expired.
Reggie, cue the prize cannon.
No!
Ah!
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 for any teachers in our listening audience.
Consider joining Tinker Class, our free brand-new learning platform that helps get kids wild about science.
Just visit Tinkercast.com slash membership.
That's Tinkercast.com slash membership.
And be sure to come back on Monday for a brand new episode of Wow in the World.
This weekend for some WeWow in the weekend with Dennis.
And again on Friday for a new episode of Two What's and a Wow.
Until then, keep on wowing!
Do What's in a Wow is executive produced by Meredith Halpern-Ranzer, Mindy Thomas, and me, Guy Raz.
Our writers are Ruth Morrison and Anna Zagorski, with collaboration from our head writer, Kenny Curtis.
Sound production and design is by Marion Lozano with help from Jed Anderson and Tyler Thull.
Special thanks to Rebecca Caban, Dr Natasha Crandall, Lizzie Freilich, Kristen Yang Thuy Mac, Erica Medina, Henry Moskal, Jodi Nussbaum, Ali Paksima, Linda Rothenberg, Steph Sosa, Joanna Weber, Anna Zagorski 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.
And to keep the wow rolling after you finish this episode, you can visit us at tinkercast.com.
There you can become a member of the World Organization of Wowzers to get year-round mailings and weekly activities.
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Get tickets for upcoming events, find our best-selling books and learn all about the other amazing podcasts from Tinkercast.
Grown-ups.
You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at WowInTheWorld, and our email address is hello at Tinkercastcom.
Finally, if you're a kid with a big wow to share, it could be used on an upcoming episode of Two.
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Thanks again for listening and playing along.
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