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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!
Let's pick up the pace now.
Show me what you got.
Whoa, Mindy, what is going on in here?
And why are there caterpillars running on tiny treadmills?
So glad you asked, Guy Raz.
I just opened the first caterpillar-only fitness center.
I was reading about how a caterpillar has to train its whole life to become a butterfly or a moth.
Well, that is true, but I'm not sure that's how they train.
I also read that they need to be super energized in order to enter metamorphosis.
So I thought they could use some help getting ready.
So you made them tiny treadmills and miniature dumbbells?
I think it's time to make some more green leaf protein shakes.
Mandy, it's time for the game show pillars.
You keep running and hit the theme song in three two, one and now for everyone's second favorite game show after do i want fries?
With that, it's two.
Once and a while Time for another rousing edition of Two What's and the Wow.
Two What's and the Wow.
A scientific game show that separates the wows from the what's.
Now before we begin today's round, let's review where we left you on Friday.
We gave you three weird interesting, unusual facts about inventions and challenged you to guess which one was the one?
True, wow.
Was it A, scientists have invented a clock that is powered by dead grasshoppers?
Was it B, cotton candy was invented by a dentist?
Or was it C, duct tape was invented to close wounds like a high-powered Band-Aid?
And to answer today's question, joining us by phone, it's Natalie from Ohio.
Natalie, what's the wow?
Hi, Mindy and Guy Raz.
My name is Natalie.
I live in Columbus Ohio, and my wow in the world is that cotton candy was invented by a dentist in 1897.
Say hi to Reggie, Grandma G-Force, Thomas Fingerling, and Dennis for me.
Bye!
Winner, winner, cavities for dinner!
And there you have it, Wowzers.
If you guessed the answer B, cotton candy was invented by a dentist... you found the winning wow.
Congratulations, Natalie.
Cotton Candy was first created in the year 1897 with the help of a dentist named William Morrison and a candy maker named John C Wharton.
Together they created a machine that spins heated sugar through a screen, which makes the hair-like Cotton Candy we love.
But if you guessed A or C, you weren't too far off.
For those of you who guessed A, scientists actually developed a clock that is run by dead flies.
And if you guessed, C duct tape was actually invented during World War II because soldiers needed waterproof tape that was easy to tear.
Guyron! tell our winning contestants what they won.
Well Mindy, all of our winning Wowzers will be taking home one of Mindy's impractical inventions an invisible taco holding necklace.
Long gone are the days where you have to hold your own invisible tacos.
With this stylish taco-holding necklace, you can wear your taco and eat it, too.
Congratulations to all the winning Wowzers.
We're going to take a quick break so I can feed these hangry caterpillars, but when we come back it's another round of Two.
What's in a Wow?
Two What's in a Wow will be right back.
Grown-ups, this message is for you.
Hey, grownups, it's Mindy and Guy Raz here from Wow in the World.
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Made for the kids who love science and for the ones who don't yet.
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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.
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Now back to the show.
Welcome back to today's round of Two What's and a Wow.
Two What's and a Wow.
Our category today is caterpillars.
Mindy, will you please refresh our contestants on how the game works?
You know it.
We're going to present you with three scientific facts about caterpillars.
But, and this is a big but, only one those facts will be a true wow.
The other two, just a couple of made-up what's.
Okay, contestants, let's get started.
Which of the following facts about caterpillars is a true scientific wow?
Is it A masked birch?
Caterpillars rub their booties on leaves to make music, but only when they're alone.
Or is it Once a caterpillar becomes a butterfly, it forgets all of its experiences as a caterpillar.
Or is it C. Caterpillars have more muscles than humans.
One more time.
Is it A Masked birch?
Caterpillars move their rear ends on leaves to make music only when they are alone.
Or is it B. Once a caterpillar becomes a butterfly...
It forgets all about its experience as a caterpillar.
Or is it C. Caterpillars have more muscles than humans.
When you think you have the right answer, write it down on a sheet of paper and email it to your school principal to let him or her know.
And check back tomorrow to see if your wow is the winning wow.
But before we go, we have a little scientific challenge for you.
We call it Operation Crayon Mountain.
We challenge you to turn any crayon you have lying around the house from a caterpillar into a butterfly.
Now, how do you do that, you might ask?
Well, just follow the stages of metamorphosis.
Since your crayon will be starting off as a caterpillar, you can make your way into the next stage pupa, where your caterpillar will begin to cocoon itself.
You can use paper or leaves or anything else you find to cocoon your crayon.
And then, while your crayon is cocooned and getting ready to turn into a butterfly, you can start creating the wings.
Use pipe cleaners, paper, coffee filters, or even gift wrap.
Use your creativity and your research skills to turn a crayon into a beautiful butterfly.
And once you finish, snap a Two What's and 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 wowintheworldcom.
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!
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