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Hey, Wowzer fans, Mindy here.
And before we start the show, it's almost Halloween.
And to celebrate with all of Boo I mean you we've put together some of our favorite spooky episodes of Wow in the World and Halloween experiments and crafts all in one place so you can make your Halloween extra wow from home.
Plus, if you want to dress up like someone from the Wow Crew this year, you can find Halloween costume ideas from your fellow Wowzers there too.
We can't wait to see what costumes you come up with this year.
Oh, and just a tip for how to make your Mindy costume more realistic add some leftover mac and cheese to your jacket pocket.
For activities, episodes, videos, and more wows, visit Tinkercast.com slash Halloween.
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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 harmonizing the last few notes of the happy birthday song.
It's Two What's and the Wow.
With your hosts, Mindy and Guy Rye!
Hello and welcome to Two What's in a Wow.
Two What's in a Wow.
The scientific game show that separates the wows from the what's.
And the category or theme for today is hands.
Mindy, why don't you refresh our contestants on how the game works?
You know what, Guy Raz?
Wowzers in each of our three rounds.
Today, Guy Raz and I will present you with three scientific statements about hands, paws and hooves.
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.
Now, in each round, if you guess correctly, congratulations, you win a point.
But if you guess incorrectly, you must stop, drop, and do a redonkulous physical challenge.
Woo-hoo!
Okay, round one.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, chimpanzees cannot hold hands?
Or is it B, otters sometimes hold hands when they're sleeping?
Or is it C, red-bellied deuce beetles link antennae instead of holding hands?
When you think you have the correct answer, yell out, what's a red-bellied deuce beetle anyway?
Psst, hey, Reg, cue the thinking music.
And time is up.
Let's now reveal the winning wow.
And to do just that, it's Iris from New York.
Iris, tell us, what's the winning wow?
My wow is that otters hold hands while they're sleeping so they don't get lost.
Winner, winner, finger, food for dinner.
Thank you, Iris.
Contestants, if you guessed the answer B, that otters sometimes hold hands when sleeping, so they don't get lost.
Well, congratulations.
You found the winning wow.
It's true.
You can even see videos on social media of cute sea otters cuddling and holding hands.
I mean, paws.
And you can probably see it in person in zoos or aquariums too.
But it's not something that they do regularly.
That's right, Mindy.
Sea otters have long been beloved for their playful personalities.
But in the wild, sea otters typically travel and sleep in large groups known as rafts.
Rafts are large groups of otters floating along but staying connected to each other through some sort of physical contact.
And forming rafts help sea otters stay protected from predators, conserve energy and stay warm while they nap.
Now, if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop drop and hold hands with your neighbor while taking a short nap.
Okay, on to round two.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, ostriches have finger-like appendages on their webbed feet?
Or is it B, raccoons have opposable thumbs?
Or is it C, bats have fingers?
Lots to think about here.
When you think you have the correct answer, give yourself a thumbs up.
And time is up.
And joining us by phone, it's our pal Ellie with our winning wow.
My wow in the world is that bats have fingers.
Winner, winner, ostrich eggs for dinner.
Thank you, Ellie.
Wowzers, if you guessed C, that bats have fingers, well, congratulations.
You found the winning wow.
Bats actually have five fingers just like we do.
And they even have a thumb.
But their hands are special because they're part of their wings.
Bats are the only mammals that can fly.
And they're in a category known as chiroptera. which literally means hand wing.
Bats will sometimes use their wings just like we use our hands, scooping food towards their mouth.
Now, if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop, drop and clap your hands like bat wings.
And now it's time to take a moment to thank our sponsors.
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Just slide the finger coat over your fingers and feel the warmth.
Like a hug for your knuckles.
Uh, aren't finger coats and gloves the same thing?
Oh, not at all, Guy Raz.
I'm glad you asked that.
See, finger coats just cover the finger, leaving your palm free to experience the elements.
So, if you've got sweaty palms but chilly fingers, finger coats are perfect for you.
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Okay, then.
Thank you, finger coats.
Now let's take a quick break and hear some other important messages for grown-ups.
To what's in the wild, we'll be right back.
Grown-ups, this message is for you.
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.
And now we're on to our final round of questions, round three.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, wombats have six fingers on their paws?
Or is it B, kangaroos do not have hands or paws?
Or is it C, koalas have two opposable thumbs?
Take a second to think this over and when you think you have the correct answer, hop up and down like an armless kangaroo.
And time is up.
And joining us by phone with the answer, it's Jack from North Carolina.
Jack, please tell us the winning wow.
My wow is that the Wallace have two opposable thumbs.
Winner, winner, koala tea for dinner.
Great job, Jack.
Wowzers, if you guessed C, that koalas have two opposable thumbs, well, congratulations.
You found the winning wow.
Koalas have five digits on each paw, two of which are opposed to the others, just like our thumbs are.
This helps them to hold on firmly to branches and to grab food.
Also, koalas have fingerprints that look almost exactly like human fingerprints.
This is a really unique trait and wasn't discovered until the mid-1990s.
Now, if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop, drop, and eat a eucalyptus leaf.
No, not really.
Let's leave those for the koalas.
What was that?
Oh, Guy Raz, that sound can mean only one thing.
Reggie's having another pool party and he invited some ducks over for a swim?
Yeah, isn't that nice of him, Guy Raz?
But this sound also means that it's time for today's winning Wowzers prize.
Today, all of our winners will receive their very own hand sanitizer.
What better way to celebrate a show all about hands than to make sure that ours are clean and germ-free?
That's a great idea, Mindy.
So you're going to distribute little bottles of hand sanitizer to everyone?
Bottles?
Who said anything about bottles?
You ready with that prize cannon, Reg?
Oh, no.
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.
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It's our free, project-based learning program.
For more, 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.
And again on Friday for a new episode of Two What's in a Wow.
And don't forget, we wow on the weekend with Dennis.
Until then, keep on wowing.
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And a wow.
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What's in a Wow?
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Two What's in a Wow is executive produced by Meredith Halpern-Ranzer, Mindy Thomas, and me, Guy Raz.
These episodes are written by our Tinkercast head writer, Kenny Curtis, and Anna Zagorski.
Sound production and design is by Marion Lozano and Henry Moskal, with help from Jed Anderson and Tyler Thole.
And special thanks to our Tinkercast team, including Rebecca Caban, Dr Natasha Crandall, Kristen Yang, Thuy Mac, Erica Medina, Jodi Nussbaum, Allie Paxima, Linda Rothenberg, Steph Sosa 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.
Thanks again for listening and for playing along with us.
Meet us back here every Friday for more episodes of Two What's in a Wow.
Saturday and Sunday for We.
Wow on the Weekend with Dennis, and Mondays for Wow in the World.
It's all right here on the Wow in the World podcast feed.
Until then, keep on wowing!
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