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Hey, Wowser fans! It's me, Mindy.
And before we start the show, I have some exciting news for you.
And do you know what exciting news calls for?
Confetti! Lots and lots and lots of confetti!
Uh, Reggie, you might want to stand back for this.
Hooray! I got some of it in my mouth.
Where was I? Alright, the big news is I am adding a little extra pizzazz to our World Organization of Wowser's member welcome kits this November.
That's right. Until November 30th, all new members of the World Organization of Wowsers will receive my super special limited edition pocket confetti.
Because you never know when you're going to need an emergency celebration.
And that's not all.
I'll also be throwing in friendship bracelets to celebrate all of my new friends in the World Organization of Wowsers.
Grownups, to give the gift of wow all year long to a Wowser in your life, including quarterly mailings from Reggie, birthday cards in the mail, and over a thousand online activities.
Plus, every membership helps support Tinkercast's mission to spread a wow to families and classrooms all around the world.
Sign up today at Tinkercast .com slash membership.
I'm calling this Mindy's New Member November!
So Grownups, what are you waiting for?
Once again, that's Tinkercast .com slash membership.
That's it. And now let's get back to the show.
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And now, for everyone's second favorite game show after Bumblebee Dance Battle, it's Two What's in a Wild!
With your hosts, Mindy and Guy Wild!
Hello and welcome back to Two What's in a Wild!
The scientific game show that separates the wows from the what!
And the category or theme for today is animals with wings.
Mindy, why don't you refresh our contestants on how the game works?
You know it. Wowsers, in each of our three rounds today, Guy, Roz, and I will present you with three scientific statements about animals with wings.
But... and this is a big but.
Only one of those statements will be a true wow.
The other two, just a couple have made up.
What? Now, 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 get to it!
Okay, round one. Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, birds live on every continent?
Or is it B, not all birds have wings?
Or is it C, birds are talented hairstylists and will braid your hair if you ask nicely?
When you think you have the correct answer, yell, wing it on!
Hey, Reggie, thinky music!
And time is up! Let's now reveal the winning wow.
And to do just that, it's COVID!
Cody and Cordelia from Massachusetts!
Cody and Cordelia, tell us, what's the winning wow?
Hi, I'm Cody and Cordelia and our wow in the world is that birds live on every continent.
Isn't that wow? Winner, winner, continental breakfast for dinner!
Thank you, Cody and Cordelia.
Contestants, if you guessed the answer A, that birds live on every continent, well, congratulations, you found the winning wow!
From snowy owls in the Arctic Circle to penguins in Antarctica, birds live on every continent on our planet.
There are roughly 11 ,000 species of birds on Earth and they can be found in basically every major habitat on land.
Now, if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop, drop, and lay an egg!
Okay, round two. Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, the bumblebee bat is smaller than a dime?
Or is it B, bats are actually mice who learned how to fly?
Or is it C, bats sleep upside down by using special tendons that lock them in place?
When you think you have the correct answer, yell, I'm a spicy chicken wing!
And dip yourself in ranch dressing.
Uh, think of music, please.
And time is up! And joining us by phone, it's Pearson from Florida.
Pearson, what's the winning wow?
Hi, my name's Pearson.
My wow in the world is that bats sleep upside down.
Winner, winner, upside down cake for dinner.
That's right, Pearson!
Wowsers, if you guessed C, that bats sleep upside down by using special tendons that lock them in place, well, congratulations, you found the winning wow!
There are a few reasons why many species of bats sleep upside down.
Their feet secure them onto their perch, so they don't need to use much energy to hold the position.
And they can choose places out of reach from predators, letting them snooze in safety.
There are advantages to hanging upside down while bats are awake, too.
They can use their hands and mouths to grab prey that comes their way.
And when it's time to move, they can simply drop down and take flight.
Now if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop, drop, and flap like a bat.
Okay, time for round three.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, monarch butterflies are actual insect royalty?
Or is it B, there are eight times more species of butterflies than there are moths on Earth?
Or is it C, butterflies land on people because they like the taste of their sweat?
When you think you have the correct answer, yell, Win it home, baby.
Hey Reggie, can we get some thinking music please?
And time is up. And joining us by phone, it's Maggie from Massachusetts.
Maggie, please reveal the winning wow.
Hi Mindy and Guy Roz.
My name is Maggie and my wow in the world is that butterflies land on people because they like the taste of their sweat.
Winner winner, sweat for dinner!
You got it, Maggie and Wowsers.
If you guessed C, that butterflies land on people because they like the taste of their sweat, well, congratulations, you found the winning wow.
Butterflies have a straw -like tongue called a proboscis, which they use to slurp up their food.
While they mainly drink nectar from flowers, they also get salt and minerals by doing something called puddling.
Puddling is when a butterfly feeds in damp, mineral -rich places like mud, soil, and even dung.
It's also common for butterflies to puddle in sweat, so if a butterfly lands on you, they're probably enjoying the nutrition your body provides.
Now, if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop, drop, and wrap yourself up in a cocoon.
And now it's time to take a moment to thank our sponsors.
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Minia, are you sure this was a good idea?
Yes, of course I'm not sure this is a good idea, Gyros.
Now I'll just get a running start and...
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, and jump!
And I'm flying! I'm flying!
I'm okay! Phew, why don't we take a quick break and hear some other important messages for grownups.
Two watts in a row, we'll be right back.
Grownups, this message is for you.
Hey Grownups! Mindy here from Wow in the World!
And in case you haven't heard the big news, me and my friend Carli Q from Who Win Wow Mystery Edition are going to be making it wow in the Big Apple on November 16th!
Introducing Make It Wow, presented by Audible, there's more to imagine when you listen.
Make It Wow is the Bonker Balls competition game show where teams of kids from our live audience are challenged to turn their wildest and weirdest ideas into jaw -dropping inventions live on stage.
And that's not all.
This show also features live music from the pop -ups and special guest appearances from Dennis, Grandma G -Force, and Thomas Fingerling.
Grownups, visit Tinkercast .com slash events to get your tickets today.
That's it! Now back to the show!
Welcome back to Two Wuts and a Wow!
The scientific game show that separates the Wow's from the Whooos!
What was that? Oh, Guy Ross, that sound can mean only one thing!
Someone asked for more cowbell?
Nope, it's time for today's Bonker Balls bonus round.
If you listen to our Wow in the World episode titled When Ya Got a Geode, Ya Got a Geode, you'll know the answer to this one.
And the Bonker Balls bonus question is, the largest geode in the world is located 500 meters or 1600 feet underground, known as the pulpy geode.
Where is it located?
Is it A in Dennis' backyard?
Or is it B in an old silver mine in Spain?
Or is it C in a cave system in Argentina?
And with the answer to today's Bonker Balls bonus question, it's Reggie.
Reggie, tell us, what's the winning wow?
If you answered B, you are correct!
Originally discovered by miners in 1999 in the province of El Maria in Spain, the crystal -lined cavern is a staggering 26 by 6 feet by 5 .5 feet.
Well, congratulations to all of our winning Wowzers.
Mindy, what's today's prize?
Well, Guy Raz, today's winning Wowzers will all be receiving their very own relaxing mutt nest.
Oh no. Reggie, cue the prize cannon!
No! Fire away! Mutt nest for everyone.
Ah, feel the relaxation.
You look gorgeous, everyone of you.
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 Tinkerclass, our free brand new learning platform that helps get kids wild about science.
Just visit Tinkercast .com slash membership.
That's Tinkercast .com slash membership.
And be sure to come back on Monday for a brand new episode of Wow in the World this weekend for some wee wow 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.
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Two What's in a Wow is executive produced by Meredith Halpern Ranser, Mindy Thomas, and me, Guy Roz.
Our writers are Ruth Morrison and Anna Zegorski with collaboration from our head writer, Kenny Curtis.
Sound production and design is by Marion Lozano with help from Jed Anderson and Tyler Thole.
Special thanks to Rebecca Caban, Dr.
Natasha Crandall, Lizzie Fralik, Kristin Yang, Twi Mack, Erica Medina, Henry Moskal, Jodie Nussbaum, Ali Paxima, Linda Rothenberg, Steph Sosa, Joanna Weber, Anna Zegorski, 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 Wowsers 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.
Grown -ups, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at WowInTheWorld and our email address is hello at Tinkercast .com.
Finally, if you're a kid with a big wow to share, it could be used on an upcoming episode of 2 What's in a Wow.
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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