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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!
Hey, Mindy, I'm so excited to hear your new band play tonight.
My new band?
Guy Raz, I didn't start a band.
What do you mean, Mindy?
You sent me this invitation to see Shop, your new heavy metal band.
I have it right here.
Guy Raz, this is an invitation to come see my new heavy metal band shop.
I know, that's what I said.
No, it's my new shop where I sell bands or rings made out of heavy metals like gold or silver or titanium or copper or iron.
But it says right here that Grandma G-Force will be shredding on the guitar.
Oh, she's just part of the grand opening celebration.
OK, well, I guess I'll stop by later.
But for now, we've got a game show to do.
Oh, that's right.
Hit the windshield wipers.
And roll in the set.
Pull the curtain.
Two, one!
And now for everyone's second favorite game show after.
Why would you name it Spaghetti Sauce if you didn't want me to get it all over my shirt?
It's... Two What's and More! shiny new round of Two What's and a Wow.
The scientific game show that separates the wows from the what's.
Now before we begin today's round, let's review where we left off on Friday.
We gave you three scientific statements about blinking and challenged you to guess which one was the one true, wow.
Was it A, the longest any living human has gone without blinking Was 3 hours and 53 minutes.
Or was it B?
Some frogs blink when swallowing because they use their eyeballs to push food down their throats.
Or was it C. Chinchillas can only blink with one eye at a time.
And to answer yesterday's question, joining us by phone, it's Alex from Rhode Island.
Alex, what's the wow?
Hi, Dudley and Guy Ross.
This is Alice from Providence, Rhode Island.
I am seven and my wow in the world is that frogs have to blink to swallow because their eyes go down into their throats and push the food down.
Thanks, Wendy.
I love your show.
Winner, winner, edible eyeballs for dinner.
And there you have it.
Wowzers, if you guessed the answer B correctly that some frogs blink when swallowing because they use their eyeballs to push food down their throats you found the winning wow.
Congratulations, everyone.
When it comes to eating, frogs swallow with their eyeballs.
After taking a big bite of food, a frog will blink.
And this blinking causes its eyeballs to push down on the top of its mouth, squeezing the food down its throat.
Blink and swallow.
Blink and swallow.
Now, if you guessed A or C, you weren't too far off.
First, there is no official world record for the longest time without blinking, but some people have claimed to have gone for more than an hour.
Though we wouldn't recommend it, humans need to blink anywhere from 15 to 20 times a minute.
This blinking helps to keep our eyes hydrated and protects them from dust particles in the air.
And if you guessed C...
It's actually hamsters, not chinchillas, who blink only one eye at a time.
Much like humans, hamsters blink to keep their eyes clean.
Now, Guy Raz, why don't you tell our winning Wowzers what they want?
Well Mindy, all of our winning contestants today will be taking home their very own invisible blinking, closet light.
What's better than a working light bulb?
How about a light bulb that's not working?
Your brand new blinking closet light will randomly turn on and off, keeping you awake at night and making it hard for you to find your clothes.
Okay, then.
Well, I guess congratulations to all of our winning Wowzers.
We're going to take a quick break, but when we come back it's another round of Two What's and a Wow.
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 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.
That's Tinkercast.com slash toys.
That's it.
Now, And we're back for another round of Two What's and a Wow.
The category for today's round is medals.
Mindy, why don't you refresh our contestants on how the game works?
You know it.
Wowzers, we are going to present you with three scientific statements about medals.
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 metals is the true scientific wow?
Is it A, earthquakes can turn water into gold?
Or is it B, in ancient Egypt, people used copper to dye their hair orange?
Or is it C?
Gold medals from the Olympics are actually made of bronze and coated in 24 karat gold.
One more time.
Is it A?
Earthquakes can turn water into gold.
Or is it B?
In ancient Egypt, people used copper to dye their hair orange.
Or is it C?
Gold medals from the Olympics are actually made of bronze and coated in 24-carat gold.
When you think you've got the correct answer, write it down on a sheet of paper.
And carve it into a silver spoon.
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 Greenify Your Money.
Now, as you might know, some coins are made out of copper.
But after a while, that copper oxidizes and turns from reddish brown to green.
For example, the Statue of Liberty used to be reddish brown too.
But since it's mostly made out of copper, over time it turned into the green statue we know today.
We challenge you to Look for a penny that was made before 1982, when they were mostly still made out of copper.
And by oxidize, we mean to create a chemical reaction.
So for this experiment you'll need a grown-up assistant to help you soak a paper towel in vinegar and place it on a tray.
Then place your pennies on the paper towel and sprinkle a little bit of salt for a dash of flavor.
Well, not really for flavor.
It's to help with the oxidation process.
Right.
Anywho, once you're finished, keep a close eye on your pennies for a few days and observe any changes that you see in their color.
And when you see those changes, take a photo.
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 Two What's and a Wow was produced by Mindy Thomas and me.
Anna Zagorski writes the words, and Jason Rabinowitz adds the wows as our audio producer.
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 Wow in the World.
Our email address is hello at 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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