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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 7pm 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!
Well, our imaginations haven't been canceled.
What?
Let's play our new game show, only this time we'll play it in our imaginations.
Isn't that what we always do?
Guy Raz, meet me in my imagination in three, two, one.
And now for everyone's second favorite game show after spinning around till you can't tell mommy from daddy.
It's Two What's and a What?
Opening round of Two What's in a Wow.
Two What's in a Wow.
The scientific game show that separates the wows from the what's.
Now before we begin today's round, let's review where we left off last week.
We gave you three scientific statements about hearts and challenged you to guess which one was the one true, wow.
Was it A, sea anemones have three hearts.
Or was it B, A healthy heart can pump 2,000 gallons of blood a day.
Or was it C?
A bald eagle's heart rate when flying can soar up to 1,000 beats per minute.
And to answer yesterday's question, joining us by phone, it's Russell from Washington.
Russell, what's the winning wow?
Hi, I'm Russell.
I'm from Battleground, Washington.
I've had four open heart surgeries.
My law in the world is that your heart pumps about 2,000 gallons of blood every single day.
Say hi to Thomas Spangling and Grandma G-Force and the most wonderful person in the world.
Drum roll, please.
Dennis!
Oh, and don't forget Reggie the Pigeon.
Winner, winner, a Yordas for dinner.
Okay, well, if you guessed the answer B...
That healthy human hearts can pump 2,000 gallons of blood a day, you picked the winning wow.
Congratulations, Russell.
You are correct.
Healthy human hearts can pump 2,000 gallons of blood a day.
That's about five to six quarts every single minute.
For those of you who guessed A or C, you weren't that far off.
If you guessed A, C anemones don't actually have a heart at all.
And bonus info about sea anemones?
Recent research found that sea anemones' genes are considered to be part animal and part plant.
And if you guessed sea?
Well, a bald eagle's heart rate can only beat around 100 to 250 beats per minute.
However, hummingbird heart rates can reach around 1,000 beats per minute.
Guy Raz, why don't you tell our winning wowsers what they've won?
Mindy.
All of our winning Wowzers will be taking home their very own invisible copy of DJ Grandma G-Force's debut album.
My Grammy hopeful Grandma G-Force recently debuted an album featuring the coolest beat she knows of the beat of her own heart.
With hits such as Did Somebody Call My Name?
And Wasabi in Paradise.
These beat, bop and jams will have you dancing to the rhythm of G-Force's very own heart.
Congratulations to all of our winning Wowzers.
We're going to take a quick break, but when we come back, it's another round of Two 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, 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 Tinkercast.com slash toys.
That's Tinkercast.com slash toys.
Now, back to the show.
Welcome back to another round of Two What's in a Wow.
Our category today is coronavirus, and more specifically COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus.
Now, before we get started, Mindy, why don't you refresh our contestants on how the game works?
You know it.
We're going to present you with three scientific facts about COVID-19.
We challenge you to guess the true wow.
All right, Mindy, let's get started.
Which of the following facts about COVID-19 is a true scientific wow?
Is it A?
Washing your hands for 20 seconds many, many times a day is one of the best ways to prevent the coronavirus from infecting you and the people you love.
Or is it B?
Staying inside and avoiding close contact with anyone outside your home is the best way for you and your family to stay safe during this time.
Or is it C, it is extremely rare...
One more time.
Is it A?
Washing your hands for 20 seconds many times a day is one of the best ways to prevent the coronavirus from infecting you and the people you love.
Or is it B?
Staying inside and avoiding close contact with anyone outside your home is the best way for you and your family to stay safe during this pandemic.
Or is it C, it is extremely rare for kids to get really sick from the coronavirus?
When you think you have the right answer, or answers wink wink, winkety wink, write it down on a sheet of paper and whisper it to yourself in the mirror.
And check back tomorrow to see if your wow or wows is the winning wow.
But before we go, we have a little scientific challenge for you.
We call it Operations Shout Out to the Helpers.
We know there are a lot of doctors nurses scientists, grocery store employees, sanitation workers and delivery folks around the world who are working very, very hard right now.
We challenge you to make a short video thanking these helpers who are doing all they can to make our lives so much better.
Once you're done grown-ups, you can send the video to us at tinkercastcom slash share and we'll post them to share with these folks around the world.
And immediately after you do this, wash your hands while singing the Wow in the World theme song at the same time.
And be sure to check back tomorrow as we reveal the answer, or answers, to today's question, when we'll play another round of
Do What's in a Wow is produced by Mindy Thomas and me, Guy Raz.
Anna Zagorski writes the words and Jason Rabinowitz adds the wows as our audio producer.
Jessica Bode keeps our facts straight.
Jacob Stein rounds out our creative team and Meredith Halpern-Ranzer powers the wow at Tinkercast.
Special thanks to Jed Anderson and also Anya Grunman and the team at NPR.
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.
Grownups, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at wowintheworld.
And our email address is hello at wowintheworld.com.
And if you're a kid with a big wow to share, that 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.
That's all for now.
Until next time, keep on wowing!
And before you go, tell us about yourself by filling out a short survey at wondery.com slash survey.
