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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!
Sorry, I can't look up from my hands right now.
Is everything okay?
Well, better than okay now that you're here.
Quick, I need you to wash my toes.
You want me to wash your toes?
What?
No, I said watch my toes.
Oh, good.
That's a little less odd.
Why?
Well, I'm conducting important research.
How?
How exactly?
Okay, so I heard that human fingernails grow faster than toenails, so I'm doing a little research on my own toenails to see for myself.
Oh, you're watching your nails grow?
Why didn't you just say so?
The great toe and fingernail race is my favorite sport!
Right?
I'd say it was a real nail-biter, but... That's against the rules!
Wait a second, Mindy.
Look at the time.
We've got a game show to do.
Oh, right.
Cue the Ferris wheel.
Cotton the candy.
And count the bones in your body in 206, 205, 200... Mindy, the game show.
Three, two, one.
And now for everyone's second favorite game show, after shaking it and yet not breaking it.
It's Two What's and Alright.
A dropping round of two what's and a wow.
The scientific game show that separates the wows from the what's.
The category for today is the human body.
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 the human body.
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 the human body is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, the skull is the largest, heaviest bone in the human body?
Or is it B?
The blood in your body makes up half of your body weight.
Or is it C?
You are actually taller when you wake up than right before you sleep.
When you think you know the answer, spell it out with your arms and legs YMCA style.
We're going to take a quick break to give you a chance to use your brain.
And when we come back, we'll find out if your wow is the winning wow.
Be right back.
Grown-ups, this message is for you.
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.
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.
That's it.
Now back to the show.
Okay, Wowzers, let's get back to the heart of the matter.
It's time to reveal the winning wow.
But before we do, let's do a quick review.
We gave you three statements about the human body and challenged you to find the one true wow.
Was it A, the skull is the largest, heaviest bone in the human body?
Or was it B, the blood in your body makes up half your body weight?
Or was it C, you are taller when you wake up then right before you go to sleep.
Joining us by phone with the answer to today's question is Clara from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Clara, what's the wow?
My name is Clara.
I'm from Philadelphia and my wow in the world is that you're taller when you first wake up than in the evening.
Winner, winner, vitamins and minerals for dinner!
Clara, you are correct!
Wowzers, if you guessed C, that you're...
Taller when you wake up than right before you sleep, you found the winning wow!
Congratulations, Wowzers!
While the difference in height may vary, most people are actually a teeny tiny bit taller when they first wake up in the morning.
This phenomenon is because gravity squishes down the cartilage in parts of our bodies such as our spine and knees, making us a bit shorter after a day of sitting, standing and moving around.
When you go to bed, this cartilage has a chance to decompress and spread back out, getting us back to our original height.
In fact, astronauts returning from outer space are sometimes up to an inch or two taller than when they departed from Earth.
But thanks to gravity, when they come back down to Earth, they eventually get back to their original heights.
As for the other options, if you picked A or B, you weren't too far off.
If you chose option A the skull is the largest, heaviest bone in the human body you were clearly still using your noggin.
While the skull does need to be nice and strong to protect that brain of yours, it is made up of 22 different bones.
Your femur, the bone in your upper leg, is the strongest, heaviest single bone in your body.
And if you chose B, the blood in your body does not make up half your body weight.
It really only makes up about 10% of it.
The rest of the weight comes from other body parts, like bones organs muscles, tissue and so many others that allow you to function well.
Guy Raz, why don't you tell our winning wowsers what they've won?
Mindy, today all of our contestants will be taking home their very own invisible belly button?
Wait, what?
This invisible belly button is just like your regular belly button, only it's invisible and it actually works when you press it.
Use it to turn on the TV?
Power the lights?
Or start the car?
Mindy, what is this?
Sorry, Slim Pickens in the prize closet today.
I see.
Well, that's about all the time we have for today, but before we go, we have one last scientific challenge for you.
We call it Operation Extra Extra.
Wowzers, we challenge you to invent an extra body part for the human body.
If you've ever wished for an extra hand, an eye in the back of your head, a trunk like an elephant or even a functioning belly button, now is the time to develop a model of what that extra body part might be and how it could help a human out.
You can design your invention on paper or create a 3D model using objects from around your home.
Get creative with it and share your inventions with us.
And grown-ups, you can upload photos and videos to us at tinkercast.com slash share.
And for more wow facts on the human body, be sure to pre-order our new book coming out March 2nd.
It's called...
The How and the Wow of the Human Body.
It's available for pre-order wherever books are sold and signed editions at Barnes & Noble.
And until then, keep on wowing!
Two What's and a Wow was produced by Mindy Thomas and me.
Our writers team is made up of Anna Zagorski, Darnell Walker and Heba Gouda.
Our theme song was written and composed by the Pop-Ups.
For more on their three-time Grammy-nominated all-ages music, find them... thepopups.com.
Also, Two What's in a Wow is now a book.
Find the Two What's in a Wow Think and Tinker Playbook wherever books are sold, or visit tinkercastcom slash shop for more info.
And if you'd like to become a member of the World Organization of Wowzers, where you can get an autographed picture of me and Mindy, an exclusive t-shirt, magnifying goggles, special activities for each episode and much more, visit tinkercastcom, And for more up-to-date news, you can find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at WowInTheWorld.
Our email address is hello at wowintheworld.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.
Now go forth and find your wow.
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