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[Exploring the World of Pigeons: Science, Play, and Bird Bingo]-[Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Pigeon Party (9/27/24)]

Wow in the World · B1 · 2024-09-27

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Discovering the Wonders of Pigeons and STEM Play

In this episode of Wow in the World, hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz blend educational curiosity with playful engagement, diving into the fascinating world of pigeons while introducing exciting new ways for children to interact with science.

Bringing Science Home: The New 'Wow' STEM Toys

Before diving into the show, Mindy introduces a new line of hands-on STEM toys developed in partnership with Wundery Kids. These toys are designed to "connect learning to playing and playing to tinkering," putting a "wow twist" on classic childhood staples. Highlights include:

  • The Wow-ified Volcano: Unlike traditional paper-mache models, this version features "color-changing slime" for repeated eruptions.
  • Air Rocket Toys: Upgraded with a "special fart nozzle" to add a humorous flair to physics-based play.
  • Dino Buckets: These sets allow kids to engage with "prehistoric wow-riffic facts" using soft, squeezeable figures, rocks, and plants to build their own dioramas.

The Scientific Game Show: Two Whats and a Wow

Returning to their signature segment, Two Whats and a Wow, the hosts explore the biology of pigeons. In a chaotic scene involving Reggie the pigeon and his massive flock, Mindy and Guy Raz present three scientific statements to test the audience's knowledge:

  1. Pigeons can lay up to eight eggs at one time.
  2. Some pigeons are pink.
  3. Pigeons sleep with one eye open.

The Winning 'Wow'

The answer revealed was B: some pigeons are pink. The hosts clarify that these unique birds are native to Mauritius, an island nation off the coast of Madagascar.

Regarding the other statements, the team provided important scientific context:

  • Egg-laying: While they don't lay eight eggs at once, pigeons typically lay two at a time but can do so "up to six times a year," leading to a total of 12 chicks annually.
  • Sleep patterns: While pigeons don't sleep with one eye open, the hosts note that ducks often do, a survival mechanism that helps them "keep an eye out for predators" even while resting.

Engaging with Nature: The Bird Bingo Challenge

To wrap up the episode, Mindy and Guy Raz issue a "scientific challenge" called Bird Bingo. Encouraging listeners to observe the avian life in their own neighborhoods, they challenge kids to identify five different types of birds based on their appearance and sounds. This initiative aims to foster a deeper connection to local ecosystems, with the team inviting families to share their findings at tinkercast.com/share.

By combining the humor of a pigeon party with the rigor of biological facts and the tactile joy of STEM toys, this episode reinforces the Wow in the World mission: to spark curiosity and keep the spirit of discovery "rolling" for families everywhere.

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I got some big news to share!
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Make yourself at home!
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it just got a little out of control.
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Maybe later right now we've got a show to do.
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And get ready to shake your tail feather
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hands-on
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make yourself at home
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out of control
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shake your tail feather
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refresh our contestants
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Hey, Grownups! Midi here!
And I got some big news to share!
Reggie? Drumroll, please.
Okay, Wow in the World now has toys!

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