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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!
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And now for everyone's second favorite game show after Parachute Day and Gym Class.
It's Two What's and a Wow.
With your hosts, Hello and welcome to Two What's in a Wow.
The scientific game show that separates the wows from the what's.
And the category or theme for today is...
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 oceans.
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 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 get to it.
Round one.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, oceans produce the majority of the oxygen on Earth?
Or is it B, oceans are the largest source of drinkable water?
Or is it C, the oceans are home to the largest population of pineapple-dwelling sponges?
When you think you have the correct answer, yell, let's get this ocean in motion!
Hey, Reg, we need thinking music.
And time is up.
Let's now reveal the winning wow.
And to do just that, it's Heidi from Canada.
Heidi from Canada, what's the winning wow?
Hi, Mindy and Guy Raz.
My name is Heidi and my wow in the world is that the oceans produce the majority of the oxygen on Earth.
Winner, winner, oxygen for dinner.
Thank you, Heidi.
Contestants.
If you guessed the answer A, that oceans produce the majority of the oxygen on Earth well congratulations, you found the winning, wow.
The ocean produces about half the Earth's oxygen through aquatic plants algae, bacteria and, most of all, plankton.
In fact, these tiny plankton produce about 20% of the oxygen we breathe.
And while the ocean produces a lot of the oxygen we breathe on land, About the same amount is used by plants and animals who live in the ocean.
They release carbon dioxide and the cycle continues.
Now, if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop, drop, and jump in a pile of seaweed.
Okay, round two.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, there are about 100,000 known species of fish in the ocean?
Or is it B, life has been found in the deepest, darkest part of the ocean?
Or is it C, the only underwater life forms that are both mammal and fish are merpeople?
When you think you have the correct answer, spell it with seashells.
Hey, Reggie, cue the thinking music.
And time is up.
And joining us by phone, it's Kate from California.
Kate, what's the winning wow?
Hi, my name is Kate.
And my wow in the world is that life has been found in the Hadle Zone, the deepest, darkest zone of the ocean.
Winner, winner, deep sea sushi for dinner.
Thank you, Kate.
Wowzers, if you guessed B that life has been found in the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean, you found the winning wow congratulations.
The deepest parts of the ocean are called the Haddle Zone, between 6,000 and 11,000 meters deep.
We used to think that nothing could live that deep in the ocean, but we've learned that the Haddle seafloor is actually full of life.
Animals like Haddle snailfish, cusk eels and amphipods are able to thrive in this cold, pressurized part of the earth.
And because it's so dark, These animals sense vibrations and smells in their environment to find food and avoid predators.
Now, if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop, drop and swim to the bottom of the ocean.
Okay, round three.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, ribbon eels are actually a kind of sea snake?
Or is it B, Orcas are at the top of their food chains, not sharks.
Or is it C, the Arctic Ocean is home to thousands of surfing caribou?
When you think you have the correct answer, yell, just keep swimming!
Uh, thinking Time is up.
And joining us by phone, it's Millie from Utah.
Millie, what's the winning wow?
Hi, I'm Dean Guyroz.
My name is Millie.
My wow in the world is that sharks are not on top of the ocean food chain.
Orcas actually are.
Winner, winner, best food chains for dinner.
That's right, Millie.
Wowzers, if you guessed B, that orcas are at the top of the food chain, not sharks...
Well, congratulations, you found the winning wow.
Animals at the top of their food chains are called apex predators.
And while there are a few apex shark species like bull sharks and tiger sharks, there are a lot of species that are not.
They're often prey to marine mammals, reptiles, and other sharks.
Orcas, or killer whales, have no natural predators.
They mostly eat fish and squid, but will also hunt seabirds seals, penguins and even other larger whales.
And orcas are the only species known to hunt great white sharks.
Now, if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop, drop, and get swallowed by a whale.
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 will be right messages 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 wowser 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.
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.
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Welcome back to Two What's and a Wow.
The scientific game show that separates the wows from the wows.
What was that?
Oh, Guy Raz, that sound can mean only one thing.
Bath time?
No, it's time for today's Bonker Balls bonus round.
And the question for this round is in our WOW in the World episode titled Fish Doorbell, an underwater doorbell has been installed in a canal in the Netherlands as a solution to helping fish.
Do what?
Is it A, getting past locks in order to swim or migrate upstream?
Or is it B, to notify predators that they have arrived?
Or is it C, to help fish feel more like people.
When you think you found the winning wow, ring your own doorbell.
And with the answer to today's Bonker Balls bonus question, it's Reggie!
Reggie, tell us, what's the winning wow?
And the correct answer is A.
When it became apparent that fish in the Netherlands were having trouble migrating because of locks, an underwater doorbell attached to a public webcam was installed.
It allowed people from all over the world to view when fish arrived at the locks, so that they could ring the doorbell for the fish from their own home computers.
And, in turn, open the locks, the fish could continue to swim upstream, mingle with other fish and make more fish, keeping the underwater ecosystem alive and healthy.
Well, congratulations to all of our winning wowsers.
Mindy, what's today's prize?
Today's winning wowsers will all take home 500 pounds of sand!
Mindy, what are people going to do with all that sand?
Whatever they want.
Cue the prize cannon, Reggie!
Mindy!
Fire away!
Sandboxes!
Sandwiches!
Hooray!
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 Wowzers and unlock hundreds of activities.
And for any teachers in our listening audience.
Consider joining Tinker Class, our free brand new learning platform that helps get kids wild about science.
Just visit Tinkercast.com slash membership.
That's Tinkercast.com slash membership.
And be sure to come back on Monday for a brand new episode of Wow in the World.
This weekend for some WeWow in the weekend with Dennis.
And again on Friday for a new episode of Two What's and 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, with collaboration from our head writer, Kenny Curtis.
Sound production and design is by Marion Lozano with help from Jed Anderson and Tyler Thull.
Special thanks to Rebecca Caban, Dr Natasha Crandall, Lizzie Freilich, Kristen Yang Thuy Mac, Erica Medina, Henry Moskal, Jodi Nussbaum, Ali Paksima, Linda Rothenberg, Steph Sosa, Joanna Weber, Anna Zagorski 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.
And to keep the WoW rolling after you finish this episode, you can visit us at Tinkercast.com.
There you can become a member of the World Organization of WoWzers to get year-round mailings and weekly activities.
Shop our WoW shop, get tickets for upcoming events, Find our best-selling books and learn all about the other amazing podcasts from Tinkercast.
Grown-ups, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at WowInTheWorld.
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 in a Wow?
Call us at 1-888-7WOW-WOW.
Thanks again for listening and playing along.
Meet us back here next Friday or every Monday for Wow in the World.
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