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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!
As soon as I could get on my gym shoes, Mindy.
What's going on?
Are those dung beetles in a boxing ring?
Yes!
It's my new training center, Guy Raz.
Gotta get you and those dung beetles in tip-top shape for a scientific competition show.
I'm working on.
It's called... Are You Stronger Than a Dung Beetle?
I'm a little afraid to ask, Mindy, but who's your first contestant?
The one and only Guy Raz!
And before you ask, it is so easy to play.
All you have to do is Prove I'm stronger than a dung beetle.
Mindy, compared to its size, the dung beetle is the strongest animal on the planet.
Correctamundo, contestant numero uno.
The dung beetle can pull over one... thousand times its own weight.
So for me to be stronger than the dumb beetle, I just have to be able to pull Where's my calculator?
You will have to pull six double-decker buses!
Well, thanks for thinking of me, Mindy, but can't we just stick to our regular game show for now?
Oh, sure.
We've got plenty of time for you to pull the buses later.
Honey, the bee Lady the Bug!
And Butter the Flies in three, two, one!
And now for everyone's second favorite game show, after sneezing and burping at the same time.
It's Two What's and a Run.
Wowzers, it's time for another bugging out 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 bugs.
Mindy, why don't you refresh our contestants on how the game works?
You know it.
Wowzers, we are going to present you with three scientific statements about bugs, but and this is a But only one of those statements will be a true wow.
The other two, just a couple of made-up what's.
Okay, let's get started.
Which of the following statements about bugs is the true scientific wow?
Is it A, spiders use their legs and feet to taste their food?
Or is it B, cockroaches can hold their breath for 40 minutes at a time.
Or is it C?
There's a type of wasp that hides from predators by pretending to be bird poop.
When you think you have the answer, buzz it out loud in your best bug voice.
We're going to take a quick break to give you a chance to think.
And when we come back, we'll find out if your wow is the winning wow.
We'll be right back.
Grownups, this message is for you.
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.
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.
Okay, Wowzers, time is up.
It's time to reveal the winning wow.
But before we do, let's do a quick review.
We gave you three scientific statements about bugs and challenged you to guess which one was the one.
True, wow.
Was it...
Spiders use their legs and feet to taste their food.
Or was it B?
Cockroaches can hold their breath for 40 minutes at a time.
Or was it C?
There's a type of wasp that hides from predators by pretending to be bird poop.
And to answer yesterday's question, joining us by phone, it's Stephan from Seattle.
Stephan wow, hi mindy and guy ross.
My name is stefan, from seattle and my wow in the world that cockroaches can hold their breath for 40 minutes.
Isn't that insane?
Say hi to reggie for me and dennis, everyone knows your static man winner.
Winner beetle juice for dinner, stefan.
That is correct contestants.
If you guessed the answer b that cockroaches can hold their breath for 40 minutes You found the winning wow.
Congratulations, Wowzers!
When cockroaches breathe, they suck in oxygen through small openings in their thorax, and that oxygen travels through a very special system of tubes before getting delivered to all of the rest of the parts of their body.
It's like they take in one deep breath... and their body does the rest.
Now, if you guessed A or C, you weren't too far off.
While spiders do love tasty meals, it's actually the housefly that has taste buds on its feet.
These taste buds make it easy for flies to eat on the go.
They land, get a quick taste, and get away before danger approaches.
And if you chose C, wasps may not be able to camouflage themselves as bird poop, but there are some caterpillars that can.
The black and white spine on some caterpillars, like the ones that turn into a beautiful Asian swallowtail butterfly, make them look like bird poop to enemies.
Guy Raz, why don't you tell our winning wowsers what they've won?
Well Mindy, all of our winning contestants will be taking home their very own invisible flavored air.
Straight from the old.
This food-flavored air will excite your taste buds and your lungs with the tingling essence of real food.
Like hot apple pie, pork chops, and soup.
Flavored air.
It's barely even there.
Mindy, are you sure that's a prize?
Yes, of course I'm not sure this is a prize, Guy Raz.
Okay.
Hey, well, congratulations to all of the winning Wowzers.
That's just about all the time we have for today.
But before we go, we have a little scientific challenge for you.
We call it Operation Fly Vision.
As you might know, all bugs have eyes.
But not all bugs have eyes like the housefly.
They have three small, simple eyes in the middle to help them navigate.
And two large, noticeable compound eyes.
And inside the compound eyes are thousands of simple eyes that work like really, really good cameras.
And, like really, really good cameras, they give the fly a good view of everything to the left right, above And even below.
We challenge you to make as many eyes as you can to help you see more around you.
Grab some straws or make as many paper tubes as your hands can hold, and then hold them up to your eyes.
And for full effect, add in a few buzzes.
And don't forget to take a photo or a video.
Grownups, you can upload pictures and videos to us at Tinkercast.com slash share.
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 and a Wow.
Until then, keep on wowing!
Two What's and a Wow was produced by Mindy Thomas and me.
Our writers team is made up of Anna Zagorski, Darnell Walker and Heba Gouda.
Jason Rabinowitz adds the wows as our audio producer, Jessica Bodie, keeps our facts straight.
Jacob Stein rounds out our creative team and Meredith Halpern-Ranzer powers the wow at Tinkercast.
Special thanks to Anya Grunman and the team at NPR.
Our theme song was written and composed by the pop-ups.
For more on their three-time Grammy nominated all ages music, find them.
And if you'd like to become a member of the World Organization of Wowzers, where you can get an autographed picture of me and Mindy, an exclusive t-shirt, magnifying goggles, special activities for each episode and much more, visit Tinkercastcom to find out how.
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.
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 1-888-7-WOW-WOW.
Thanks again for listening.
Now go forth and find your wow.
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