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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!
Here, a little more off the top.
Hey, Mindy.
What's going on here in the hair and makeup room?
Hey, Guy Raz.
I'm just giving Reggie a little haircut before the show.
Gotta get him ready for the spotlight.
Isn't that right, you little superstar?
But does Reggie even have hair?
Technically, no.
But this is showbiz, Guy Raz.
Just pop a little wig on him and style it however you want.
I call this one the coup cut.
And here's a wig with pigtails.
Oh, I'm sorry, pigeon tails.
And of course, the feathered flip.
Wow, very 70s.
Hmm, I actually haven't seen your Crowhawk wig, Reg.
It's got to be around here somewhere.
Oh, there you all are.
What are you doing?
We're starting the show.
Reggie, what have you done to your hair?
Ah!
I said the green spikes are for the weekend.
This show is all business.
Reggie, put your business curls on and get out here.
It's time to start the show.
To there.
Dip the sticks.
And you, file the folders.
And Reggie, hit the bulls.
We're on in three, two, one.
And now for everyone's favorite game show.
It's Two What's And the world, a scientific game show that separates the wows from the what's.
And the category or theme for today is hair.
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 hair.
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 redonkulous physical challenge.
Okay, everyone ready to start the game?
Great, then let's do it.
Round one.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, the average human loses 100 hairs a day?
Or is it B, your hair grows about 10 inches per year?
Or is it C, your hair and your teeth are made up of the same exact thing?
When you think you have the correct answer, yell, I'm in hair-a-dice!
Psst, Reg, we need the thinking music.
Time is up.
Let's now reveal the winning wow.
And to do just that, it's Colin from Arkansas.
Colin from Arkansas, tell us, what's the winning wow?
My wow in the world is that the average human loses about 100 hairs a day.
Winner, winner, hair for dinner.
Thank you, Colin.
Contestants.
If you guess the answer A, that the average human loses 100 hairs a day well, congratulations.
You found the winning wow.
Each of your hairs goes through a little life cycle.
It grows, hangs out on your head for a while, and then falls out.
And on average, humans lose about 50 to 100 hairs every day.
Now, that might sound like a lot, but the average person has over 100,000 hairs on their head.
So losing 50 here or 100 there isn't all that noticeable.
Now, if you did not get the answer correct, you must stop, drop and brush your hair with an invisible salad fork.
Okay, round two.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, chinchillas can grow more than 50 hairs from one hair follicle?
Or is it B?
There is a species of snake with hair.
Or is it C?
Hair and fur are not the same thing.
When you think you have the correct answer, yell, I use tuna casserole scented shampoo!
Hey, Reggie, cue the thinking music.
And time is up.
Joining us by phone, it's Felix from North Carolina.
Felix, please reveal the winning wow.
My wow in the world is that chinchillas can grow more than 50 hairs from one single hair follicle.
Winner, winner, chinchilli fries for dinner.
That's right, Felix.
Wowzers, if you guessed A that chinchillas can grow more than 50 hairs 50 hairs from one hair follicle well congratulations, you found the winning wow.
Chinchillas, aka those cute little rodents who like to take dust baths, have incredibly soft and dense fur.
This is in part because of how many hairs grow out of each one of a chinchilla's follicles.
Follicles are tiny sacs that cover hair roots in mammals.
Humans usually only have one hair per follicle, but chinchillas have about 50.
That means that chinchillas can fit more hairs on their body, about 20,000 hairs per square inch.
Now, if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop, drop, and roll around in the dust.
Okay, round three.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, longhorn beetles have poisonous hairs on their legs?
Or is it B, soapstone can grow tiny hairs made of minerals?
Or is it C, Venus flytraps have special hairs that cause them to snap and get bugs?
Now, before we reveal the winning wow, let's take a moment to thank Things that you probably shouldn't put in your hair.
Choose from a variety of options like nacho cheese, finger paint, foot powder, confetti and even live worms.
Things you can put in your hair but shouldn't Technically possible, functionally inadvisable.
Can I just reiterate that you shouldn't put any of those things in your hair, right, Mindy?
Yeah, totally, Guy Raz.
Hey, want to try some hair nachos?
The top of my head makes a great chip and dip.
Let's take a quick break and hear some messages for grown-ups.
To what's in allow, we'll be right back.
Grown-ups.
This message is for you grown-ups.
It's mindy and guy ross 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.
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.
Well, thankfully Mindy washed all that cheese out of her hair and it's time to answer that dangling question for round three.
And that question was, which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it, Longhorn beetles have poisonous hairs on their legs.
Or is it B, soapstone can grow tiny hairs made of minerals?
Or is it C, Venus flytraps have special hairs that cause them to snap and get bugs?
And joining us by phone to tell us the answer, it's Hunter from Virginia.
Hunter, please reveal the winning wow.
My wow in the world is that Venus flytraps that cause them to snap and get bugs.
Winner, winner, flies for dinner.
Thank you, Hunter.
Contestants, if you guessed the answer C, that Venus flytraps have special hairs that cause them to snap and get bugs well congratulations, you found the winning wow.
Venus flytraps are carnivorous or meat-eating plants that hunt insects and spiders.
But unlike most other hunters, they can't see, hear, or smell their prey.
That's why they have tiny hairs on their mouth-like leaves to help them feel their next meal.
If a bug bumps up against these hairs, the Venus flytrap gets the message to close its jaws and trap it.
Now, if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop drop and eat an invisible bug for lunch.
That sound can mean only one thing.
It's time for today's Bunker Balls bonus round.
And the question for this round is, where are we going?
Like, what is the meaning of life?
No, I mean, like, where are we going after the show?
Like, how about space or the center of the Earth?
Or maybe there's, like, a really cool cave with thousands of bats in it.
I think I'd like to check something like that out.
Well, I was just going to go home.
Great.
I'll go to your home, too, Guy Raz. and then we can figure it out from there.
Well, congratulations to all our winning Wowzers.
Mindy, what's today's prize?
Guy Raz, today's winning Wowzers will all be receiving their very own cup of fermented milk.
Fermented milk?
Why are you giving that away, Mindy?
Because it's full of calcium and probiotics.
Plus, you can put fruit and granola on it and make it a parfait.
Oh, you mean yogurt.
Yo got it.
Reg, cue the prize cannon.
Yay, fermented milk for everyone.
Vanilla, strawberry, beans, all the flavors.
Well, that's all the time we have for today.
But 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 in a Wow.
Until then, keep on wowing.
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 Jed Anderson and Tyler Thull.
Special thanks to Steph Sosa, Henry Moskal, 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 thepopupscom.
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 playbook and learn about all of our other amazing podcasts from Tinkercast.
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You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at.
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 1-888-7WOW-WOW.
Thanks again for listening and playing along.
Meet us back here on Monday for Wow in the World.
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