Hey, Wowzer fans.
Mindy and Guy Raz here.
And before we start the show, we've got a little surprise for you.
Reggie, cue the fanfare.
Starting this week, we've got brand new episodes of Wow in the World.
Yep, that's right.
Starting right here on our Wow in the World podcast feed and also our YouTube channel, WowTube.
You can watch now at Tinkercast.com slash YouTube.
Well, what are we waiting for?
Let's get back to the show.
And now for everyone's second favorite game show, after finishing a load of laundry without losing a sock.
It's Two What's and a Wow.
With your hosts, Mindy and Guy!
Hello and welcome back to Two What's in a Wow.
Two What's in a Wow.
The scientific game show that separates the wows from the what.
And the category for today is fire.
Mindy, why don't you refresh our contestants on how the game works?
You know it.
Wowzers in each of our three rounds.
Today, Guy Raz and I will present you with three scientific statements about fire.
But...
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's.
In each round, if you guess correctly, well, congratulations, you win a point.
But if you guess incorrectly, you must stop, drop, and do a redonkulous physical challenge.
Okay, everyone ready to start the game?
Great.
Then let's start with round one.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, there's a type of lizard in South America that can spit fire?
Or is it B, forest fires travel faster uphill than downhill?
Or is it C?
Dennis once auditioned for the role of Fire for the band Earth, Wind, and Fire.
When you think you have the correct answer, throw your hands in the air.
Uh, thinking music, please.
And time is up.
Let's now reveal the winning wow.
And to do just that, joining us by phone, it's Jacob and Joshua from California.
Jacob, Joshua, please tell us, what's the winning wow?
Hi, Mindy and Guyron.
My wow in the world is that forest fires can travel faster uphill than downhill.
Winner, winner, downhill for dinner.
Thank you, Jacob and Joshua.
Contestants.
If you guessed the answer B, that forest fires travel faster uphill than downhill, well congratulations.
You found the winning wow.
Forest fires tend to spread in the same direction as the wind, which usually is uphill.
Plus, when smoke and heat rise uphill, it makes the area of the slope much more likely to catch fire.
Now, if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop drop and jump up and down in slow motion.
All right, time for round two.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, the first recorded fire extinguisher was patented in the 1500s?
Or is it B?
Before the birthday tradition of lighting candles on a cake.
People used to decorate their cakes with used cotton swabs.
Or is it C, camel poop is used to make fire?
When you think you have the correct answer, sing the highest note you can.
Hey, Reggie, can we get some thinking music, please?
And time is up.
To reveal the winning wow, it's Fox from Canada.
Fox, tell us, what's the winning wow?
Hi, my wow in the world is that, did you know camels' poop is used to make fires?
Winner, winner, camel poop for dinner.
Thank you, Fox.
Contestants.
If you guessed the answer C that camel poop is used to make fire well, congratulations.
You found the winning wow.
Because camels like to eat lots of vegetables.
They have a pretty good amount of cellulose in their dung, making their poops extra flammable.
In fact, some believe that camel dung could potentially be an alternative fuel source, reducing our coal usage and helping our planet.
Or to put it another way, this poop is on fire!
Uh-huh.
Now, if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop drop and do your best impression of a ketchup bottle.
Okay, now for the final round, round three.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, fire can be put out by sound?
Or is it B, Grandma G-Force wears flame-retardant underpants because her tooth are so flammable?
Or is it C, you can start a fire using only water?
When you think you have the correct answer, do your best thinking pose.
Uh, thinking music, please.
And time is up.
To reveal that winning wow, please welcome by phone Ronan from California.
Ronan, tell us, what's the winning wow?
Hi, Mindy and Guy Raz.
My vow is that fire can be put out by sound.
Winner, winner, sound waves for dinner.
Thank you, Ronan.
Contestants.
If you guessed the answer A, that fire can be put out by sound.
Well congratulations, you found the winning, wow.
That's right, Guy Raz.
Fire can actually be put out by sound, but it has to be a very specific type of sound.
Back in 2015, two engineering students created an acoustic fire extinguisher.
This works by using sound waves to push oxygen away from the source of the flame and spread it over a larger area.
As you might know, fire needs oxygen in order to burn.
So without oxygen, the fire won't burn.
Now, if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop drop and touch your toes with your elbows.
Now, let's thank our sponsors.
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All right, let's take a quick break and hear some other important messages from grown-ups.
To what's in the wild, we'll be right back.
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Hello!
It's me, Carly Q, from Who, When, Wow Mystery Edition, and I have big news to share.
I've learned a lot on my time-traveling adventures over the years, like what to pack when you're traveling to Victorian England or the must-try foods when you're visiting the Viking Age.
Spoiler alert, the food is pretty good, but they don't have pie yet, which is a bummer.
I can't wait to share my time travel tips and tricks with you all.
You can listen to my new bite-sized episodes in the Who, When, Wow podcast feed now.
Looks like lunch break is over.
That's it.
Now back to the show.
Welcome back to Two What's and a Wow!
Two What's and a Wow!
The scientific game show that separates the wows from the what's!
Oh, that sound can mean only one thing!
Someone needs a tissue?
It's time for today's Bonker Balls bonus round.
This week we're asking you a question about an episode of Wow in the World called A Weekend at BioWorld.
And the question for this round is Biosphere 2 was one of the largest science experiments to ever study how humans might survive on other planets.
In 1991, eight brave researchers locked themselves inside of a massive greenhouse that was Biosphere 2 for more than two years.
Despite having nearly everything you could possibly need to survive being cut off from the rest of the world, the crew had major issues just two months into the experiment.
What happened?
Was it A, the researchers ran out of toilet paper?
Or was it B, bacteria got into the crop soil, starving the researchers of both food and oxygen?
Or was it C, a leak in the ceiling that would ruin the entire experiment?
And with the answer to today's Bonker Balls bonus question, it's Reggie.
Reggie, tell us, what's the winning wow?
Wow.
If you guessed B, congratulations, you are correct.
Somehow, bacteria found its way into Biosphere 2, wreaking havoc on the researchers' crops.
This not only meant that the researchers' food supplies were diminished, but the bacteria also sucked up all the oxygen from the surrounding air.
Yikes!
Congratulations to all of our winning wowsers on today's show.
Mindy, what's today's prize?
Well, Guy Raz, today's winners will all be receiving their very own banana clothes.
I think you mean banana peels, and if that is the case Wowzers, please just make sure to put your banana peels I mean clothes into the compost bin once you're done with your prize.
Reggie, cue the prize game!
Well, that's about all the time we have for today.
But if you want to keep the fun going, then become a member of the World Organization of Wowzers and unlock hundreds of activities.
And for any teachers in our listening audience.
Consider joining Tinker Class, our free brand-new learning platform that helps get kids wild about science.
Just visit Tinkercast.com slash membership.
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And be sure to come back on Monday for a brand-new episode of Wow in the World, this weekend for some WeWow in the weekend with Dennis, and again on Friday for a new episode of Two.
What's in a Wow?
Until then, keep on wowing!
Two What's and a Wow is executive produced by Meredith Halpern-Ranzer, Mindy Thomas and me, Guy Raz.
Our writers are Ruth Morrison and Anna Zagorski, with collaboration from our head writer, Kenny Curtis.
Sound production and design is by Marion Lozano with help from Jed Anderson and Tyler Thull.
Special thanks to Rebecca Caban, Dr Natasha Crandall, Lizzie Freilich, Kristen Yang Twee Mack, Erica Medina, Henry Moskal, Jodi Nussbaum, Ali Paksima, Linda Rothenberg, Steph Sosa, Joanna Weber, Anna Zagorski and all of the other Tinkerers at Tinkercast HQ.
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 wow rolling after you finish this episode, you can visit us at Tinkercast.com.
There you can become a member of the World Organization of Wowzers to get year-round mailings and weekly activities.
Shop our wow shop, get tickets for upcoming events, find our best-selling books and learn all about the other amazing podcasts from Tinkercast.
Grownups, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at WowInTheWorld.
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Finally, if you're a kid with a big wow to share, it could be used on an upcoming episode of Two.
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Call us at 1-888-7-WOW-WOW.
Thanks again for listening and playing along.
Meet us back here next Friday or every Monday for Wow in the World.
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