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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!
Showtime!
Mindy, Dennis, have either of you seen my first aid kit?
First aid kit?
Are you okay, Guy Raz?
Ah!
What happened?
Everyone stand back!
I know CPR!
First of all, Dennis, congratulations.
That's a great skill to have.
Guy Raz, are you okay or are you not okay?
Oh, Mindy, yes, I'm more than okay.
Ah!
Guy!
You scared me.
Why on earth do you want your first egg kit?
Well, because it's brand new and I wanted to show it off.
It even has the... Don't tell me.
It's the custom-made glow-in-the-dark stethoscope with comfort grip and built-in encyclopedia.
That's been on my wish list for years, Guy Raz.
You know what's on my wish list?
The bandages that double as walkie-talkies?
Actually, those sound amazing.
But no!
I want an episode of Two Once in a While that starts on time!
Ahem!
Places, everyone!
You there!
Ice the packs!
And you!
Anti the bacterial!
And Reggie!
Gazoon everyone's heights!
We're going live in three, two, one!
And now, for everyone's favorite game show, it's Two Once in a While!
Welcome to another round of Two What's and a Wow.
Two What's and a Wow.
The scientific game show that separates the wows from the what's.
And the category for today is Medical Marvels.
Medical Marvels are amazing things about the body and the brain.
Now, Mindy, why don't you remind our contestants on how the game works?
You know it.
Wowzers, in each of our three rounds today, Guy Raz and I will give you three scientific statements about medical marvels.
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, you get a point.
But, if you guess wrong, you must stop drop, and do a ridonkulous physical challenge.
Okay, everyone ready to start the game?
Right, then let's do it.
Okay, round one.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, worms breathe through their skin?
Or is it B, some chameleons change their scent along with their colors?
Or is it C, camels can control the size of their humps depending on their mood?
When you think you have the answer, say it like a news reporter.
Reggie, cue the thinking music.
Okay, Wowzers, ready or not, It's time to reveal the winning wow.
And to help us out with the answer, joining us by phone, it's Tate from Nova Scotia.
Tate, tell us, what's the wow?
My wow in the world is a worm could breathe through the skin.
Bye, Minnie and Guy, I love your show.
Winner, winner, breakfast for dinner!
Or would it be lotion because of the skin breathing?
Thank you, Tate.
Contestants.
If you guessed the answer A, that worms breathe through their skin, you found the winning wow.
Congratulations, Wowzers.
You know, I have noticed that worms don't have noses or nostrils.
You have?
How closely have you been looking at worms?
Oh, very close, Guy Raz.
They don't have nostrils, but they also don't have lungs, so they take in oxygen through their skin.
Right, and it goes right into their bloodstream.
How bonker balls is that?
But they can only do this if their skin stays at the right level of moisture.
Because oxygen won't pass through dry skin very well.
But worms still have to be careful not to drown.
Oh man, if worms breathe through their skin, Does that mean that they can't wear those little sweaters that some really nice person might have knit for them?
Asking for a friend.
Mindy.
It's okay.
I guess I could always use more tiny tube socks.
Great idea.
And remember, Wowzers, if you guessed correctly, then you get a point.
But if you didn't get the correct answer this round, you must...
Do the worm.
The dance move, not the breathing through skin part.
Oh, yeah.
Please keep breathing through your lungs.
Now it's time for round two.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, yawning cools your brain?
Or is it B, monkeys smell with their tails?
Or is it C, some lizards have fur coats?
When you think you have the correct answer, send it as a piece of snail mail to Mindy's Gingerbread Mansion.
Hey, Reggie, cue the thinking music.
Time is up.
And to reveal the winning wow, it's Dean from Georgia.
Dean, tell us, what?
Winning wow.
My wow in the world is that when you yawn, it cools your brain.
Winner, winner, warm milk and bunny slippers for dinner.
Thank you, Dean.
Wowzers, if you guessed the answer A, that yawning cools your brain, pat yourselves on the back.
You found the winning wow.
That's right. doesn't necessarily mean that you're bored or even tired.
Which makes sense, since the science of yawning is the opposite of boring.
When you yawn, you're really just taking a big, deep breath.
And the air you inhale is almost always cooler than your body temperature.
So your brain gets a little cooler whenever you yawn.
As if brains weren't already cool enough.
So if you pick the answer A, Congratulations, you get a point.
But if you picked another answer, we have a physical challenge for you.
If you picked B or C, grab a friend or family member and act out your favorite scene from a book, movie or TV show in 30 seconds or less.
Today's show is brought to you in part by Gene in a Bottle.
You mean Genie in a Bottle?
Oh, no.
Jean in a bottle, as in the pants.
Okay, how does that work?
Well, it's a pair of jeans that comes in a bottle.
Cool, right?
But Jeannie grants wishes.
Well, this technically does too, as long as you wished for a pair of jeans in a bottle.
Okay, now it's time for round three.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A...
Horses have a hidden third eye.
Or is it B. Turtles will get sick if they don't cry enough.
Or is it C. Cows don't have to poop.
They just do it to mark their territory.
When you think you have the answer.
Use your mind reading powers to see if you're thinking the same thing as we are.
And we'll reveal the winning answer right after the break.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Now before the break, we left you with a dangling question for round three.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A.
Horses have a hidden third eye.
Or is it B?
Turtles will get sick if they don't cry enough.
Or is it C?
Cows don't have to poop.
They just do it to mark their territory.
We've given you time to think and here to reveal the winning.
Wow, please welcome by phone.
It's Clara from Hawaii.
Come on, Clara, we gotta know.
What's the winning wow?
Hi.
My wow in the world is C?
Turtles drink so much salt water that they have to cry big salty tears so they don't get sick.
Winner, winner, turtle tears for dinner.
Thank you, Clara.
Contestants, if you guessed the answer B, that turtles will get sick if they don't cry enough, congratulations.
You found the winning wow.
Sea turtles spend a ton time in salty water, so sometimes that salt builds and builds and can actually be really dangerous for the turtle.
It would kind of be like if you only ate really salty potato chips but never drank any water.
You'd be dehydrated.
Yeah, and turtles' kidneys don't really work like ours do.
Which means they don't act like filters.
Yeah, so they can't get rid of all that extra salt when they go to the bathroom like we can.
So they get rid of it by crying it out?
Exactoritos, Guy Raz.
But wait, do turtles ever just cry because they're sad?
Nope, they sure don't.
And that's why we should always be kind to turtles.
Well, congratulations to all of our contestants who found the winning wow.
And remember, if you did not find the winning wow, you must stop drop.
Find one small piece of clothing, turn it inside out and wear it on your head as a hat.
What was that?
Guy Raz, that sound can mean only one thing.
The pizza's here?
Patience, Guy Raz.
It means it's time for today's Bonker Balls bonus round.
And the question for this round is... If you had to cook dinner for your favorite superhero...
What would you cook them and why?
Do super villains count?
Because Static Man... Oh!
Did someone say Static Man?
Reggie!
Cue my theme song!
Never near!
Static Man is here!
Dennis!
What?
Reggie, will you please pull him backstage?
Congratulations to all of our winning Wowzers on today's show.
Reggie, it's time to roll out the prize generator.
I made this here prize generator in my gingerbread garage as a way to give invisible parting gifts to everyone who plays on our show.
It spits out prizes in three different parts so you never know what you're gonna get.
Hey, what's that lever on it?
Is that my favorite umbrella?
Oh, yeah, it cranks way better than your snow shovel.
Mindy!
Anyhoo, all of our contestants today will be taking home their very own invisible hot dog hamster dance pants.
How can something so invisible look so ridiculous?
Oh, look, Kairos, an extra pair just your size.
The hamsters in the pants are what make you dance.
I think I'll pass.
More for me.
Okay, well, that's just about all the time we have for today.
But before we go, we have a little steam-themed challenge for you.
We call it Hearts, Farts, and Body Parts.
Wowzers, we want you to think up and build yourself your own cool additional body part.
Think a tail would come in handy?
I do too.
Maybe you'd like a third arm to help with your chores.
Or what about a pair of wings to get you to school faster?
And don't forget to take a photo or a video.
Grownups, 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.
Special thanks to the rest of our team of tinkerers, including Anna Zagorski, Rebecca Caban.
And to keep the what's and the wows rolling, visit us at Tinkercastcom.
There you can find our Two What's and 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 in 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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