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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!
Check.
Shovel.
Check.
Oh, hey, Mindy.
Oh, hey, Guy Raz.
Watch out for that mountain of T-shirts.
Mindy!
Your closet is a mess.
And is that a shovel, flashlight, safety goggles, compass?
Are you going digging?
Yes, of course I'm not going digging, Guy Raz.
We're going digging.
I can't seem to find my gasosaurus anywhere.
We are?
I'm not sure I'm dressed to go digging in the tar pits of Mongolia or Antarctica.
Oh, it's not a problem, Guy Raz.
We're digging right here in my closet.
So if you get cold, here's a sweater.
Grab yourself a shovel and a flashlight and pick a corner so you can start digging.
Okay, well, how will I know the gasosaurus when I see it?
Easy.
It's 300 pounds, 161 million years old, and sounds a little like brah!
Found it!
Oh, hey there, Gassy.
So glad I found you.
Guy Raz, we can start the show now.
Uh, yeah.
Put down those shovels.
Quiet the lords!
And remove the goggles in Three, two, one.
And now for everyone's second favorite game show after kissing your fingers like you're a chef.
It's Two What's and a What? 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 Prehistoric Animals.
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 prehistoric animals.
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 prehistoric animals is the one true scientific wow?
Is it A, woolly mammoths danced like birds to attract their mates?
Or is it B, Before humans existed, turtles were larger than cars.
Or is it C?
Siberian unicorns produced 400 pounds of poop per day.
Okay Wowzers, when you think you have the right answer, go 30000 years into the past and tell it to the first person you see.
We're going to take a quick break and when we come back we'll find out if your wow is the winning wows.
Hey, what's in 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.
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.
Okay, Wowzers, time is up.
It's time to reveal the winning wow.
But before we do, let's do a quick review.
We gave you three scientific statements about prehistoric animals and challenged you to guess which one was the one.
True, wow.
Was it A, woolly mammoths danced like birds? birds to attract their mates?
Or was it B, before humans existed, turtles were larger than cars?
Or was it C, Siberian unicorns produced 400 pounds of poop per day?
And to answer today's question, joining us by phone, it's Izzy from Seattle, Washington.
Izzy, what's the wow?
My wow in the world is that before humans existed, turtles were bigger than cars.
Winner, winner, T-Rex eggs for dinner.
Izzy, that is correct.
Contestants.
If you guessed the answer B, that before humans existed turtles were bigger than cars, you found the winning wow.
Congratulations, wowzers.
Fossil scientists, known as paleontologists, found remains of a turtle that lived 5 to 10 million years ago and measured in at 9 1⁄2 feet long, the size of a mid-sized car.
And if you guessed A or C, you weren't too far off.
While the woolly mammoth was slow on its feet, some dinosaurs actually danced like chickens to attract their mates.
And if you chose C...
While Siberian unicorns certainly pooped, it was actually the mammoth that produced around 400 pounds of poop per day.
That's like a whole piano's worth of poop.
Now, Guy Raj, why don't you tell our winning wowzers what they've won?
Well Mindy, all of our winning contestants today will be taking home their very own invisible prehistoric treasure.
Perfect for those who want to play with kangaroos before they learn how to hop or run with whales when they were land creatures.
Well, congratulations to all of our winning Wowzers.
That's just about all the time we have for today.
But before we go, we have a little scientific challenge for you.
We call it Operation Rock Talk.
So much of what we know about prehistoric life comes from rocks found by paleontologists.
And tinkerers like you.
Wouldn't it be amazing if rocks could tell people the future of our lives?
You'll need pencils, markers, paints or chalk and some smooth rocks.
And on those rocks, draw or paint what you want the scientists of the future to know about your life today.
Love skateboarding, playing with your pet raccoon, corn?
Draw it all on the rocks.
And grown-ups, you can help by making sure that the rocks are placed in safe places.
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.
That's all the time we have for now.
Until next time.
Keep on rowing.
What's in a Wow is executive produced by Meredith Halpern-Ranzer, Mindy Thomas, and me, Guy Raz.
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 the 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.
This was made by Tinkercast and sent to you by Wondery.
