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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! balloons and confetti and cake.
Hey, Mindy.
Uh, call me Goober Dapple Jazz Hands, Guy Raz.
Uh, what?
Anyway, there's an invitation to your... naming party?
It's in my mailbox, but I think you sent it to the wrong person.
Oh, was it addressed to Lunch Money Snuggle Shine?
Uh, well, yeah.
Oh, well, then it came to the right place, Guy Raz.
I mean, Lunch Money Snuggle Shine?
I almost called you by the wrong name.
But Lunch Money Snuggle Shine is the wrong name.
Not today, LMS.
You see, scientists come up with some of the most amazing names for some of our favorite animals.
Oh, that is true.
Like the chicken turtle, the fried egg jellyfish, the pancake batfish.
Oh, and don't forget the pineapple fish.
So I'm guessing that this naming party is to come up with some new names of our own?
You guessed it.
Well, that sounds great, but where are the other guests?
Oh, they're down there on the floor.
See them down there?
Marching in?
Red ants?
Oh, those are flame-mouthed sparkletoads.
And you've also brought alligators?
Oh, yeah, they came.
Those alligators are known as pixie-toothed snapjaws.
Ah!
Maybe we should come back to the party after our game show.
Uh min, I mean goober dapple jazz hands.
That's a great idea, Lunch Money Snuggle Shine!
Uh, cut the cake!
Drop the confetti!
And butter my biscuits in three, two, one!
And now for everyone's second favorite game show after trying to remember your password.
It's Two What's and a Wow.
The scientific game show that separates the wows from the what's.
And the category for today is animal names.
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 animal names.
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?
Okay, let's get started.
Which of the following statements about animal names is the true scientific wow?
Is it A, There are small pigs in the Caribbean known as mountain chickens.
Or is it B?
Some camouflaging lizards are known as tasseled woebegons.
Or is it C?
There's a new peacock spider species in Australia, and they're called sparkle muffins.
Okay Wowsers, when you think you have the right answer, shout.
Maybe it will reveal itself before your very eyes.
We're going to take a quick break and when we come back we'll find out if your wow is the winning wow.
To 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.
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Grownups.
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You can shop our Wow in the World toys at Tinkercast.com slash toys.
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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 animal names and challenged you to guess which one was the one true, wow.
Was it A, There are small pigs in the Caribbean known as mountain chickens.
Or was it B?
Some camouflaging lizards are known as tasseled woebegongs.
Or was it C?
There's a new peacock spider species in Australia called sparkle muffins.
And to answer today's question, joining us by phone, it's Cormac from Boise, Idaho.
Cormac, what's the wow?
My one was that there's a new species of peacock spider in South Australia.
The name of the species is Sparkle Muffin.
Winner, winner, Blueberry Sparkle Muffins for dinner.
Cormac, that is correct.
Contestants.
If you guessed the answer C that there's a new peacock spider species in Australia named Sparkle Muffins, you found the winning wow.
Congratulations, wowsers.
Sparkle Muffin, whose scientific name is Meredith Jacksoness, got its name from scientists that recognized its bright blue and red stripes on its body and its sweet dance moves.
Now, if you guessed A or B, you weren't too far off.
Small pigs in the Caribbean are not known as mountain chickens, but the giant ditch frog in the Caribbean is
And if you chose B, it turns out that camouflaging lizards are not called tassel woebegongs, but there are camouflaging sharks proudly wearing that fun name.
Now, Guy Raz, why don't you tell our winning wowsers what they won?
Well Mindy, all of our winning contestants today will be taking home their very own invisible sparkle muffin trampoline.
With this sparkling clean, Sparkle Muffin trampoline, you'll be reaching for the stars as you jump farther and higher than any jumping spider ever could.
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 Name Game.
It's time to put your creativity to the test.
So Wowsers, we challenge you to find your favorite animal plant, or even uncle, and see if you can come up with a new nickname for it.
You can base this new name on what you observe about it the sounds it makes or even the smell it lets out.
For example, I've heard of poisonous snakes being nicknamed danger noodles or penguins, referred to as
Thanks for playing Two What's in a Wow, and until next time, keep on wowing!
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.
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 and the wows 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.
Grownups.
You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at Two What's and a Wow, and our email address is hello at tinkercastcom.
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 1-888-7WOW-WOW.
Thanks again for listening and playing along.
Meet us back here on Monday for Wow in the World.
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