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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!
Mindy, uh, whoa, what are you doing with these shrimp and snails?
And are those slugs?
Oh, hey, Guy Raz.
I'm writing down all of the unique characteristics about other animals that I wish I had.
Like, did you know that snails can sleep for up to three years at a time?
Look at this guy.
Three years?
What a nap.
Wow, I didn't know that.
Or that shrimp practically wear their hearts inside their heads, or that slugs basically have like four noses and thousands of teeth.
Just imagine how much you could smell and eat.
Yeah.
I wish I was a slug, but we've got nothing in common.
But you do have plenty of things in common with other amazing animals.
I do?
We all do.
See, look at our fingerprints.
They're a lot like those of a koala.
And mice make faces to express different emotions, just like us humans.
Huh.
I wonder if mice also smile when people scream cheese.
Uh.
Well, I don't know about you, but I feel better now, Guy Raz.
Ready to start the game show?
Oh, yeah.
Uh, stop the beat.
Cue the track.
And we're jamming in three, two, one.
And now for everyone's second favorite game show.
After wondering if one eyebrow is a unibrow, what do you call three eyebrows?
It's Two What's and a Why!
It's time for another mind-bending round of Two What's and a Wow.
The scientific game show that separates the wows from the what's.
And the category for today is animals.
They're just like us.
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 things that animals and humans share in common.
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 is the true scientific wow?
Is it A, bullfrogs talk in their sleep Like some humans do.
Or is it B?
Ladybug ears gather sound like human ears.
Or is it C?
Giraffes have the same number of neck bones as a human.
Okay, Wowzers, when you think you have the right answer, squawk it out like a parrot.
We're going to take a quick break and when we come back we'll find out if your wow is the winning wow.
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 at Tinkercast.com slash toys.
That's Tinkercast.com slash toys.
That's it.
Now back to the show.
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 things animals and humans share in common.
We challenged you to guess which one was the one true scientific wow.
Was it A, bullfrogs talk in their sleep like some humans?
Or was it B, ladybug ears gather sound like human ears?
Or was it C, giraffes have the same number of neck bones as a human?
And to answer today's question, joining us by phone, it's Mia from South Africa.
Mia, what's the wow?
My wow in the world is a giraffe has the same number of neck bones as a human.
Winner, winner, parrot, run for dinner!
Mia, that is correct.
Contestants.
If you guessed the answer C that giraffes have the same number of neck bones as humans, You found the winning, wow.
Congratulations!
Animal scientists, known as zoologists, found that, even though giraffe necks are almost six feet longer than most human necks, they both have only seven vertebrae.
But each giraffe vertebrae can be over ten inches long.
And if you guessed A or B, you weren't too far off.
Bullfrogs may ribbit once or twice while resting, but dolphins are great copycats.
And when sleeping, they've been heard mimicking whale-like noises in songs, meaning they sleep.
Talk in, you guessed it whale.
And if you guessed B, while ladybugs do set of ears on them, it's the Katie did, whose ears work like human ears.
The only big difference is that their ears are located on their knees.
Ooh.
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 giraffe laughs.
And because giraffes don't actually have vocal cords of their own, you can use this awesome prize and show giraffes what their laughs are supposed to sound like.
Andy, are you sure that's the real prize?
Yes, of course I'm not sure, Guy Raz.
The prize closet was there.
Well, congratulations to all of our winning wowsers.
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 Animal Mashup.
Think about your favorite animals and the very wow things about them.
Maybe they have ears on their knees or wings that flap 200 times a second.
Or maybe four noses, a thousand teeth are powered by their own toots.
Once you have your list of interesting animal adaptations and characteristics, Combine them to create a whole new animal.
You can draw it on paper, sculpt it out of clay or piece it together using pictures from catalogs and magazines.
I'd like to see a giraffe with the transparent skin of an ice fish.
Get creative with it, and don't forget to take a photo or a video.
And grown-ups, you can upload pictures and videos to us at tinkercast.com slash share.
Well, that's all the time we have for today.
Until next time, keep on wowing.
Grownups, if you like Wow in the World, you can listen early and ad-free right now on Wondery Plus.
Join Wondery Plus in the Wondery app Two.
What's in a Wow is executive produced by Meredith Halpern-Ranzer, Mindy Thomas and me.
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 Bodie, Jacob Stein and Jason Rabinowitz.
Our theme song was written and composed by The Pop-Ups.
For more on their theme song, three-time Grammy-nominated all-ages music.
Find them at thepopups.com.
And to keep the What's and the Wow's rolling, visit us at tinkercast.com.
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.
Grown-ups, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at twowhatsandawow.com.
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 on Monday for Wow in the World.
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