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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!
Yes, I understand, Bones.
That was a pretty bunker ball situation.
But how are you feeling about everything now?
Mindy, are you talking to a fossil?
Oh, hey, Guy Raz.
Yeah, this is my dear old friend Bones, a lizard fish fossil.
You know how I recently started dabbling in fossil counseling?
Fossil what?
Fossil counseling.
I'm helping fossils dig up their past and helping them work through their feelings.
Okay.
Mindy, can we put the whole fossil counseling thing on hold for a sec so we can start our game show?
Oh, yeah.
It's not like Bones is going anywhere anytime soon.
Okay, places, everyone.
Places.
Testing one.
Testing two.
Mics are ready.
And pull the curtains in three, two, one.
And now for everyone's second favorite game show after nostril hair or regular hair, 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, and a Wow!
Welcome back, Wowzers!
It's time for another groundbreaking round of Two What's!
The scientific game show that separates the wows from the whats.
Now before we begin today's round, let's review where we left off on Friday.
We gave you three scientific statements about vegetables and challenged you to guess which one was the one true, wow.
Was it A. The Earth's crust, where the continents sit, is getting thicker over time.
Or was it B. your fingernails grow at the same rate as continents move apart.
Or was it C?
Based on the fact that Australia is moving westward at a very slow rate, scientists believe that Australia will collide with Africa in 100 million years.
And to answer yesterday's question, joining us by phone, it's Wyatt from Virginia.
Wyatt, what's the winning wow?
Hello, my name is Wyatt...
And I live in Vienna, Virginia.
And my wow in the world is that your fingertips grow at the same speed as continents move.
And hello, Reggie.
And hi, Dennis.
Winner, winner, fingernails for dinner.
And there you have it, Wowzers.
If you guessed the answer B, that your fingernails grow at the same rate as continents move apart, you found the winning wow.
Congratulations, Wyatt!
Turns out, continents can drift apart as fast as your fingernails.
Grow about the width of a five-cent nickel every year.
And if you guessed A or C, well, you weren't that far off.
For those who guessed A, the Earth's crust is actually getting thinner over time.
Experts believe that the crust has been thinning since Pangea began breaking the continents apart.
And if you guessed C, it turns out that Australia is actually slowly moving north.
So in 50 million years, it will collide with the continent of Asia.
Mindy, why don't you tell our winning contestants what they've won?
Well, Guy Raz, all of our winning wowsers today will be taking home their very own Invisible...
Love roller coasters, but low the high speeds?
This slower coaster will take you on a ride with maximum speeds of 15 millimeters a year.
Slower than a moving continent, but faster than a complete stop.
Let the slower coaster take you off the rails and into the sunset.
Congratulations to all of our winning Wowzers.
We're going to take a quick break, but when we come back, it's another round of Two What?
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.
Grown-ups.
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.
And we're back for another round of Two What's in a Wow.
The category for today's round is fossils.
Mindy, why don't you refresh our contestants on how the game works?
You know it.
Wowzers, we are about to present you with three scientific statements about fossils.
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?
Okay, let's get started.
Which of the following statements about fossils is the true scientific wow?
Is it A, scientists have found fossils on every continent except for Antarctica?
Or is it B?
The most expensive fossil in the world is a Spinosaurus tooth, once sold for 15 million US dollars.
Or is it C. Fossilized dinosaur poop is used for jewelry.
One more time.
Is it A. Scientists have found fossils on every continent except for Antarctica.
Or is it B.
The most expensive fossil in the world is a Spinosaurus tooth, once sold for $15 million.
Or is it C. Fossilized dinosaur poop is used for jewelry.
When you think you've got the correct answer, write it down on a sheet of paper.
And carve it into a rock.
And check back tomorrow to see if your wow is the winning wow.
But before we go, we have a little scientific challenge for you.
We call it...
Operation Can You Dig It?
We challenge you to take a little adventure outside to embrace your inner paleontologist.
And, if you don't know, paleontologists are scientists who use fossils to understand the history of the Earth.
So we challenge you to go on a dig right in your own backyard or hunt in your favorite outdoor space.
Try to use some tools you might have around your house like shovels or old toothbrushes or pencils.
Just your eyes.
Whatever might help you uncover your new discoveries.
Maybe an interesting rock, a shell, a time capsule, or maybe even an actual fossil.
Whatever it is that you uncover, take a photo.
And grown-ups, you can share those photos with us at Tinkercast.com slash share.
Be sure to check back tomorrow for the answer to today's game.
And we'll play another round of...
What's in a Wow is produced by Mindy Thomas and me, Guy Raz.
Anna Zagorski writes the words and 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 Jed Anderson and also 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 at thepopups.com.
Grownups, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at wowintheworld.
And our email address is hello at wowintheworld.com.
And if you're a kid with a big wow to share, that 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.
That's all for now.
Until next time, keep on wowing!
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