Hey, Wowser fans! It's Guy Raz and Mindy here.
And before we start the show, Earth Day is finally here.
Happy Earth Day to you!
Happy Earth Day to you!
Happy... I'm so excited.
Our planet, Earth, is full of so much wow.
And we need your help to find and share the wows with our community.
Because after all, if we want our planet to take care of us, we have to take care of our planet.
So this week, we made a special mini -episode of WoW in the world just for you, all about our amazing planet Earth!
Or as we like to call it, Planet WoW.
And after you're done listening to the mini -episode this Tuesday, grown -ups don't forget to visit Tinkercast dot com slash Planet WoW.
When you visit Tinkercast dot com slash Planet WoW, you'll find information on how you can join us on our epic geocaching eco -adventure and find our exclusive Planet WoW geocache boxes in places that wow near you.
Now, we could tell you where some of these geocaches are hidden, but we'd rather show you.
Kairos and I have placed some secret clues in the three episodes from last week's We Wow Earth week.
Give those episodes a listen to find out where we've placed some of our planet WOW geocaches, and then see if you can go find one of them out in the world.
We can't wait to see what WOWs you find out in the world.
Grownups don't forget to share with us at tinkercast .com slash planetwow.
That's it. And now let's get back to the show.
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And now, for everyone's second favorite game show after, is this the real life?
Or is this just fantasy?
It's... Two -What's and the Wild!
With your hosts, Mindy and Guy Rob!
Two -What's, Two -What's, Two -What's, Two -What's, Two -What's, Two -What's, Two -What's...
and the Wild! Hello, and welcome to Two What's in a Wow.
Two What's in a Wow.
The scientific game show that separates the wow's from the what's.
And the category or theme for today is cells.
Cells are the tiny building blocks that make up every living thing.
Some living things, like bacteria, have only one cell.
But larger plants and animals can have billions or even trillions of them.
Now that we know the theme, Indi, why don't you refresh our contestants on how the game works?
You know it. Wowsers, in each of our three rounds today, Guy Raz and I will present you with three scientific statements about cells.
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? Now, in each round, But if you guess correctly...
congratulations! You win a point!
But if you guess incorrectly, you must stop, drop and do a ridiculous physical challenge!
OK, everyone ready to get this show going?
Great! Then let's do it!
OK, round 1. Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, if atoms were the size of tennis balls, blood cells would be the size of San Diego.
Or is it B, there is a rare type of octopus that does not have any cells.
Or is it C, you can see most cells without a microscope.
When you think you have the correct answer, start giving your cells cute little cell names like Celica and Celina.
Let's give you a couple of seconds to think on it.
Reggie, cue the thinking music.
And time is up. Let's now reveal the winning WOW.
And to do just that, it's Victor from California.
Oh, Victor. Tell us, what's the winning WOW?
Hi, my name is Victor, and my WOW in the world is that if atoms were the size of tennis balls, then blood cells would be the size of San Diego.
Winner winner, Adams for dinner.
Thank you, Victor. Contestants, if you guessed the answer a, that if atoms were the size of tennis balls, your blood cells would be the size of the city of San Diego, Well, congratulations, you've found the winning wow!
You heard that right.
Even though cells are super teeny tiny, atoms, which are the smallest unit of matter, are even tinier than cells.
That's right, Mindy.
In fact, cells can be 10 ,000 times bigger than atoms. While you can see most cells using a light microscope, you need an even stronger electron microscope to see atoms. Now, if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop, drop, and find an atom.
Okay, round two. Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, cats have more skin cells than humans do?
Or is it B, each cell of your body has six feet of DNA.
Or is it C? On average, all cells are replaced about every twenty years.
Hmm, lots to think about here.
When you think you have the correct answer, whisper it into the nearest cell phone!
And time is up and joining us by phone is Dax from Texas with our winning wow.
Dax tell us what's the winning wow?
Hi my name is Guy Woz.
Inside each cell in your body has about six feet of DNA.
There is enough DNA in your body to stretch from the sun and back, 61 times.
Winner! Winner! Neurons for dinner!
Thank you, Dax! Wowzers, if you guessed b that each cell of your body has six feet of DNA, congratulations.
You found the winning wow.
Exactorritos. DNA is the genetic information that makes you who you are.
Your DNA determines everything about you from your hair color to your height, and all of our cells contain a lot of DNA.
If you were to unwind and stretch out the DNA in one of your cells, the length of your DNA would be about six feet long.
That's like the height of a refrigerator.
And because scientists estimate that we have somewhere around 10 trillion cells or more, that means we have at least 10 billion miles worth of DNA in our bodies right now.
Now if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop, drop, and count to 10 billion without opening your mouth.
And now it's time to take a moment to thank our sponsors.
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Now let's take a quick break and hear some other important messages for Grown Ups.
Two what's in a while, we'll be right back.
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That's it, now back to the show.
Welcome back to 2 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 3.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific WOW?
Is it A Dennis set the record for the world's largest blood cell?
Or is it B? Most cells can live without oxygen for a whole week.
Or is it C? You can fit 10 ,000 cells from your body on the head of a pin.
Take a second to think this over.
And when you think you know the answer, try spelling mitochondria.
and time is up and joining us by phone with the answer it's Daisy from Vermont Daisy why don't you tell us the winning WOW Hi Mindy and Guy Wows.
My WOW in the world said about ten thousand cells in your body could fit on the 10 ,000 cells from your body can fit on the head of a pin.
Congratulations, you found the winning wow!
It's true, our cells are so tiny that you'd need 10 ,000 cells just to fill the head of a pin.
But if you guessed that Dennis set the record for the world's largest blood cell, that is not correct.
But he did set another cell record. Yeah, Dennis set the record for the largest one -way cell phone call.
He called himself on his own cell phone and talked for two days straight He did he did we really gotta check on him more often now If you did not get that answer correct, you must stop drop and run to the nearest microscope Who's that?
Oh guy Roz that sound can mean only one thing Dennis is calling himself again Uh, probably, but I think this time that sound means it's time for today's winning Wowzers Prize.
All of our contestants today will receive a brand new eukaryotic cell!
Eukaryotic and eukaryotic and everybody karyotic!
Reggie, cue the prize cannon!
Fire away! Yay! 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 Wowsers and unlock hundreds of activities.
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It's our free project -based learning program.
For more, just visit tinkercast .com slash membership.
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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 2 What's in a Wow.
And don't forget we wow on the weekend with Dennis.
Until then, keep on growing!
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2 What's in a WOW is executive produced by Meredith Halpern -Ranser, 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 Merriam Lozano and Henry Moskel with help from Jed Anderson and Tyler Thole.
And special thanks to our TinkerCast team including Rebecca Caban, Dr. Natasha Crandall, Kristen Yang, Twee Mack, Erica Medina, Jodie Nussbaum, Ally Paxima, Linda Rothenberg, Steph Sosa, and all of the other tinkerers at TinkerCast HQ.
Our theme song was written and composed by the Popups.
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 2 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 wow -ing!
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