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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! there, Mindy.
Oh, hey, Guy Raz.
Come here.
I got something to show you.
Remember how I was on that wait list to get that pair of pants that I had been wanting for the last three years.
Uh, yes.
Well, they finally came this morning, and I have to say they were well worth the wait.
Okay, but Mindy, it looks like you're just wearing a regular pair of pants.
Just a regular pair of pants?
Mindy, Guy Raz, these are pouch pants.
Pouch pants?
Yeah, you've never heard of pouch pants?
Mindy, no, I honestly have no idea what you're talking about.
Okay, so you know how kangaroos have pouches to carry their babies?
Yes.
Well, these pants are for carrying your food.
Look, I've got a pack of 200 baby carrots right here.
Aren't those supposed to be refrigerated?
Yeah, that's why I packed in a few scoops of ice cream first.
Well, okay.
Before that ice cream melts, I think we should get started with the game show.
Oh, right.
Start the engine!
And hit the lights in three, two, one.
And now for everyone's second favorite game show after interrupting Cal.
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 hopping round of Two What's.
The scientific game show that separates the wows from the what?
Now, before we begin today's round, let's review where we left off yesterday.
Yesterday we gave you three scientific statements about dreams and challenged you to guess which one was.
The one true, wow.
Was it A, about one in every ten people do not see their dreams?
Or was it B, Some octopuses change colors when they dream.
Or was it C?
Research suggests that porcupines sing while they dream.
And to answer yesterday's question, joining us by phone is June from New Hampshire.
June, what's the wow?
I'm Indian Guy Ross.
My name is June, and I live in Keene, New Hampshire.
And my wow in the world is that when octopuses dream, they change colors.
Say hi to Reggie and Grandma G-Force for me.
Bye.
Winner, winner, dream cheese for dinner.
And there you have it, Wowzers.
If you guessed the answer B that some octopuses change colors when they dream, you found the winning, wow.
Congratulations, Wowzers.
Because octopuses are so different from humans, it's hard to prove that they are actually dreaming without being able to communicate with them.
But octopuses do change colors and even shift patterns while they're sleeping.
Now, if you guessed A or C, you weren't too far off.
Most people do see things when they dream.
Even people who are born blind can visualize their dreams, though typically not as intensely as people with a strong sense of sight.
And if you guessed C?
While porcupines don't sing in their sleep, Scientists think that birds actually might.
When looking at the activity patterns in bird brains while they slept, researchers found these patterns to be similar to their brain activity during the day, when they sing.
So scientists believe that maybe birds just might be singing in their dreams.
Now, Guy Raz, why don't you tell our winning wowsers what they've won?
Well Mindy, all of our winning contestants today will be taking home their very own invisible scientific alarm clock.
What does that even mean?
Tired of waking up to the same old beep, beep, beep, beep, beep?
Yes!
Well, start waking up to the terrible scientific jokes told by Guy Raz and me.
Guy Raz, why don't you read the first joke on the list right here?
Okay.
Let's see here.
Um, how did the molecule wake up the atom?
I don't know.
How, Guy Raz?
He told it to get up an atom?
Hey, I didn't say the jokes would be good.
Okay, well, I guess congratulations to all of our winning Wowzers.
We're going to take a quick break because Mindy's pouch pants seem to be leaking all over the floor.
It's the ice cream.
But when we come back, it's another round of Two What's and a Wow.
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.
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Plus, you can hear exclusive audio content from me and Guy Raz to help your wowzer discover even more wows.
Grownups.
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That's Tinkercast.com slash toys.
And we're back for another round of Two What's and a Wow.
The category for today is kangaroos.
Mindy, why don't you update our contestants on how the game works?
You know it.
Wowzers, we are going to present you with three scientific statements about kangaroos.
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 kangaroos is the true scientific wow?
Is it A, the western gray kangaroo has a strong popcorn-like scent?
Or is it B?
Newborn baby kangaroos are the size of grapefruits.
Or is it C. Kangaroos can jump over a school bus.
One more time.
Is it A. The western gray kangaroo has a strong popcorn-like scent.
Or is it B. Newborn kangaroos are the size of a grapefruit.
Or is it C. Kangaroos can jump over a school bus.
When you think you have the correct answer, write it down on a sheet of paper.
And then jump up and down shouting what you think the answer is.
And then 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 Hippity Hoppity.
The kangaroo is the only large animal that travels solely by hopping.
And that's because it can't move its legs independently of one another on land.
So we challenge you to hop like a kangaroo.
Grab your family members and challenge them to a race.
See who can hop the farthest and the fastest.
And don't forget to take a photo or a video.
Grown-ups, you can upload pictures and videos to us at Tinkercast.com slash share.
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.
Also, Two What's in a Wow is now a book.
The Two What's in a Wow Think and Tinker Playbook is available for pre-order now.
Grownups, visit tinkercast.com slash shop for more info.
And for more up-to-date news, you can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at WowInTheWorld.
Our email address is hello.com. 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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