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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!
Sairaz, have you seen Reggie?
Now that you mention it, I haven't seen him at all today.
Oh, no.
He was going to go out and tell some jokes before the show to get the audience warmed up.
I wonder where he could be.
Coo, coo.
Here I am.
Coo.
Dennis?
Dennis, what are you doing?
And why are you covered in feathers?
Coo, I'm not Dennis.
I'm Reggie.
Reggie the pigeon.
Coo.
Coo-roo.
Dennis, we know you're not Reggie.
Now, where is he?
Coo-coo!
What are you talking about?
I'm right here!
Coo-coo-coo!
Pigeon noises!
Dennis!
Uh, what was that?
Uh, pay no attention to that noise coming from the broom closet!
Dennis!
Coo-coo!
Reggie!
Oh, rats!
Reggie, are you okay?
What are you doing in the broom closet?
Woof!
You wanted someplace dark to take a nap.
And Dennis locked the door behind you and said, ha, ha, ha, now Dennis is the star?
And you couldn't get out because you don't have thumbs?
Tattle pigeon!
Dennis!
Oh, fine.
I'm sorry, Reggie.
You'll have to save your warm-up jokes for the next time, Reggie.
We need to start the show.
Ahem.
You there, jump the jacks!
And you, tartar the sauce!
And Reggie, wet the wipes!
We're on in three, two, one!
And now, for everyone's favorite game show, it's Two What's and a What!
The scientific game show that separates the wows from the what's.
And the category or theme for today is Fakers.
Not that anyone here would know about that, would they, Dennis?
No comment.
Mindy, 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 things who are not what their names say.
They are.
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?
In each round, if you guess correctly, congratulations, you get a point.
But if you guess incorrectly incorrectly, you must stop, drop and do a ridonkulous physical challenge.
Okay, everyone ready to start the game?
Great, then let's play.
Round one.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, catfish aren't fish, they're amphibians?
Or is it B, tardigrades are bacteria, not animals?
Or is it C, pterodactyls were related to dinosaurs, but they were not dinosaurs themselves?
When you think you have the correct answer, tell it to the nearest great white shark.
Reggie, cue the thinking music.
And time is up.
Let's now reveal the winning wow.
And calling in with the answer, it's Joaquin from Mexico.
Joaquin from Mexico, tell us, what's the wow?
I'm Indian guy Ron.
My wow is that the redactors are not dinosaurs.
Hi, Reggie.
If you guessed C, that pterodactyls were related to dinosaurs but were not dinosaurs themselves, you found the winning wow.
Congratulations!
Turns out pterodactyls were not dinosaurs or birds.
They were winged reptiles that shared ancestors with dinosaurs, but they have differences in their bones that set them apart.
But dinosaurs do have descendants who can fly.
They're called birds.
That's right.
Who's the spawn of an ancient destroyer?
Who's a mighty Mesozoic king?
Is it me?
No, Dennis!
Reggie!
I'm talking about Reggie!
Now, if you did not get the answer correct, you must stop, drop, and flap your prehistoric wings.
Okay, time for round two.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, star fruit are not fruit, they're vegetables?
Or is it B, peanuts are more closely related to peas than they are hazelnuts?
Or is it C, mushrooms are actually a kind of animal?
When you think you have the correct answer, Write it in chocolate frosting.
Hey, Reg!
Cue the thinking music.
And time is up.
Let's now reveal the winning wow.
And joining us by phone, it's Emma from Minnesota.
Emma, tell us, what's the wow?
Hey, Minnesota.
Peanuts are not nuts.
They are actually legumes, like beans.
Winner, winner, peanuts for dinner.
Thank you, Emma.
If you guessed B, that peanuts are more closely related to peas than to hazelnuts well, congratulations.
You found the winning wow.
Peanuts are legumes, which are edible seeds that grow in pods.
Peas, beans, and lentils are all legumes.
Almonds and cashews aren't actually nuts either.
They're seeds of drupes, which are fruits with a fleshy outside and a hard-shelled seed on the inside.
Now, if you did not get the answer correct, you must stop drop and say a drupe is a fruit, but a peanut's, not a tree nut.
Three times fast.
All right, round three.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, black holes aren't actually holes?
Or is it B, the Milky Way galaxy is a mega solar system, not a galaxy?
Or is it C, the North Star isn't really a star, it's a super reflective moon?
Before we reveal the answer, let's take a moment to thank our sponsors.
Today's episode of Two What's in a Wow is brought to you in part by fake mustaches.
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Psst, hey there, Ross.
It's still me.
It's Mindy.
Mindy, I know it's you.
Okay, well, let's now hear some messages for Crona.
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.
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.
What?
That's it.
Now pause, 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.
Now, before the break, we left you with a dangling question for round three.
And that question was, which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, Black holes are not actually holes.
Or is it B?
The Milky Way galaxy is a mega solar system, not a galaxy.
Or is it C?
The North Star is not a real star.
And calling in with the answer, it's Thomas from California.
I'm the big guy, Roz.
My wow in the world is that black holes aren't actually holes.
They're round objects. a lot of mass that can bend light.
Winner, winner, black donut holes for dinner.
That's right, Thomas.
Clowsers, if you guessed A that black holes aren't actually holes, then you picked this round's winning, wow.
A regular hole is a space without any stuff in it, like a hole in the ground or a hole in Swiss cheese.
But a black hole is an area of outer space with so much stuff or mass that its gravity pulls in everything around it.
Scientists believe that the smallest black hole could be the size of an atom, but with the mass of a mountain squeezed into it.
Now, if you did not get the answer correct, you must stop drop and get sucked in by an invisible black hole.
What was that?
That sound can mean only one thing.
The show's over and we can all go home?
No, Guy Raz.
It's time for today's Bunker Balls bonus round.
And the question for this round is, what is the meaning of lice?
You know, I've been pondering the meaning of life myself.
I believe it was Socrates who said that... No, no, no, no.
Lice, Guy Raz.
Like, why am I covered in lice?
What does it mean?
I think it means you need to go to the nurse.
I like the way you think, Guy Raz.
Well, congratulations to all of our winning contestants.
Mindy, what's today's prize?
Guy Raz.
All of our contestants today will be taking home their very own invisible pitcher of yellow sour water.
Yellow sour water?
You know, the stuff you drink in the summer time.
Reggie sells it at his yellow water stand for 25 cents.
Don't you mean lemonade?
Well, that's not what Reggie calls it, but okay.
Well, that's about all the time we have for today.
But before we go, we have a little scientific challenge for you.
We call it Find the Faker.
Find the Faker For this challenge.
We want you to find something that's called something different than what it is.
It could be French fries, which are actually from Belgium.
Or your pet guinea pig, which is not actually a pig.
And don't forget to take a photo or video.
Grown-ups, 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 in a Wow is executive produced by Meredith Halpern-Ranzer, Mindy Thomas, and me, Guy Raz.
Our writers are Ruth Morrison and Anna Zagorski.
Sound production and design is by Marion Lozano, with help from our supervising producer, Jed Anderson.
Special thanks to Steph Sosa, Henry Moskal, Anna Daniker, Rebecca Caban, Sana Elamohamed 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.
To keep the wows rolling, visit us at tinkercastcom, where you can become an official member of the World Organization of Wowsers.
Find our two What's in a Wow Think and Tinker playbooks online.
And learn about all of our other amazing podcasts from Tinkercast.
Grownups, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at Two What's and a Wow.
And our email address is hello at Tinkercast.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 and a Wow.
Call us at 1-888-7-WOW-WOW.
Thanks again for listening and playing along.
Meet us back here on Monday for Wow in the World.
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