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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 7pm 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!
Hey, Mindy.
Whoa, it's freezing in here.
How did you get snow inside your gingerbread mansion?
Oh, hey, Guy Raz.
Of course it's freezing.
I made the entryway into a winter wonderland.
Come on into the living room where it's summer.
Mindy, what are you talking about?
I made each room into a different season.
The bathroom is a crisp autumn, and the kitchen is a fresh spring.
Oh, and did you remember to bring the thermometers?
I brought my whole collection of them.
Guy Raz, these thermometers will make history as part of my all-in-one weather wonder house.
Well, there will be plenty of time to make history later Mindy, but for now we've got a game show to do.
Oh, great.
Put on the mittens.
Pick the flowers.
And soak up the sun in three, two, one.
And now for everyone's second favorite game show, after wondering if that wiener dog was really wearing a sweater.
It's Two What's and a What.
Wowzers, it's time for another seasonal round of Two What's and a Wow.
Two What's and a Wow.
The scientific game show that separates the Wow's from the What's, and the category for today is Seasons.
Mindy, why don't you refresh our contestants on how the game works?
You know it.
Wowzers, we are going to give you three scientific statements about seasons.
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 seasons is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, the Eiffel Tower grows as much as six inches or 15 centimeters in the summer?
Or is it B, The air directly surrounding a bolt of lightning is actually freezing cold.
Or is it C?
Benjamin Franklin invented the beloved summer treat, the ice pop.
When you think you have it figured out, spring into action.
Plant your answer in the ground, give it some sun, and watch it grow.
We're going to take a quick break to let you reason through the seasons.
And when we come back, we'll find out if your wow is the winning wow.
Two what's and a wow will be right back.
Grownups, this message is for you.
Hey, grownups.
It's Mindy and Guy Raz here from Wow in the World.
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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?
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.
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Now back to the show.
Okay, Wowzers, it's time to reveal the whats and the wows.
But before we do, let's do a quick review.
We gave you three scientific statements about seasons and challenged you to find the one true wow.
Was it A?
The Eiffel Tower can grow as much as six inches or 15 centimeters in the summer.
Or was it B?
The air directly surrounding a bolt of lightning is actually freezing cold.
Or was it C?
Benjamin Franklin invented the beloved summer treat, the ice pop.
Joining us by phone with the answer to today's question is Glenn from Texas.
Glenn, what's the wow?
Hey, Mindy and Garoz.
I'm Glenn, and I'm from Glendale, Texas.
And my wow is that the Eiffel Tower grows 15 centimeters taller during the summer.
And tell Dennis he's a menace, but he's still pretty cool.
Winner, winner, thermostats for dinner!
Glenn, you are correct.
Wowzers, if you guessed A that the Eiffel Tower can grow as much as 15 centimeters or six inches in the summer Congratulations, you found the winning wow.
It may seem like a tall tale, but it's true.
In the hot summer months, the Eiffel Tower can grow up to 15 centimeters or six inches.
This is because of something called thermal expansion.
Heat causes the metal frame to expand, which in turn makes it a few centimeters or inches taller.
And get this.
Because of thermal expansion, the Eiffel Tower also leans away from the sun.
As the sun heats one side of the tower more intensely, that side will grow a little bit more and push the tip of the tower slightly over.
It can even lean about 18 centimeters or seven inches towards the shade.
And Wowsers if you chose B.
The air directly surrounding a bolt of lightning is actually the opposite of freezing cold.
That's right.
A bolt of lightning can reach up to about 50000 degrees Fahrenheit, or almost 28000 degrees Celsius, heating up all of the air in its wake.
That's about five times hotter than the surface of the sun.
And if you chose C?
As it turns out, while Benjamin Franklin did invent things like bifocals, the glass harmonica and swim flippers, he did not invent the ice pop.
The ice pop was actually invented by a kid by accident.
That's right.
In 1905, an 11-year-old named Frank Epperson invented the ice pop by mistake incidentally, left some sugary soda powder and water out on a chilly night and when he came back it was frozen solid.
After licking it off the wooden stirrer, he realized it was actually pretty tasty, and the rest is Popsicle history.
Wow, that's pretty sweet.
Well, Guy Raz, why don't you tell our winning wowsers what they've won?
Mindy, all of our contestants today will be taking home their very own invisible...
Year-round mittens?
You got it, Guy Raz.
No longer do we have to wait until winter to wear those cute and cozy mittens.
These puppies are good for all weather, all year long.
Won't your hands get all sweaty in the summer?
Maybe with normal mittens, Guy Raz.
But if you turn these inside out, they'll cool your hands instead of warming them up.
That's a very interesting concept, Mindy.
Sure is, Guy Raz.
Only drawback is that they're only available in one color, invisible.
So that means they'll always match?
Uh-huh.
Well, that's about all the time we have for now.
But before we go... We have one last scientific challenge for you.
We call it Operation Ice Fold Tower.
Wowzers, we challenge you to build an architectural tower of ice cubes.
Then make it artful by sprinkling it with salt and dousing it with drops of food coloring.
Notice what happens when the ice cubes come in contact with salt and how adding more or less might change the way the ice melts or not.
And don't forget to take pictures or videos of your experimental masterpiece.
Grownups, you can upload photos and videos to us at tinkercast.com slash shares.
Well, that's all the time we have for today, but until next time, keep on wowing!
Two What's and a Wow is executive produced by Meredith Halpern-Ranzer, Mindy Thomas and me.
Our writers are Anna Zagorski, Darnell Walker, Ruth Morrison and Heba Gouda.
Sound production and design is by Alishaba Itouk and Marion Lozano, with help from our senior producer, Jed Anderson.
Special thanks to the rest of our team of tinkerers, including Anna Zagorski, Rebecca Caban, Henry Moskal, Jessica Bode, Jacob Stein and Jason Rabinowitz.
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.
And to keep the What's in the Wow's rolling, visit us at tinkercast.com.
There you can find our two What's in a Wow Think and Tinker playbook, interactive Kahoot games and info on becoming a member of the World Organization of Wowzers.
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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