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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! pickle-flavored lip gloss?
Oh, uh, I think it's in your pickle-shaped backpack.
Oh, of course it is!
Thanks, Betty!
30 seconds, everyone!
30 seconds to showtime!
Hey, Reggie!
Want to hear a joke?
I know the show is about to start!
It's a really quick joke!
Okay, how do you throw a party in space?
You plan it!
Ha ha ha ha ha!
Get it, Reggie?
You know, like you plan a party and planets are in space.
Okay, enough messing around, Reggie.
We have a show to do.
You there, ice the cubes.
And you.
And now for everyone's favorite game show.
It's Two What's and a What, the scientific game show that separates the wows from the what's.
And the category or theme for today is planets.
Mindy, why don't you refresh our contestants on how the game works?
You know it.
Wowzers in each of our three rounds.
Today, Guy Raz and I will present you with three scientific statements about planets.
But... And this is a big break.
But only one of those statements will be a true wow.
The other two, just a couple of made-up what?
And in each round, if you guess correctly, congratulations, you get a point.
But if you guess incorrectly, you must stop, drop, and do a ridonkulous physical challenge.
Okay, everyone, ready to start the game?
Let's play.
Okay, round one.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, days are longer than years on the planet Mercury?
Or is it B, the surface of Venus is covered in sand?
Or is it C, Earth is the only planet with helium in its atmosphere?
When you think you know the answer, write it on a rocket ship and shoot it.
Hey Reggie, cue the thinking music.
And time is up.
Let's reveal the winning wow.
And to do just that, joining us by phone, it's Brooke from Maryland.
Brooke, tell us.
What's the winning wow?
Hi, Mindy and Guy Raz.
My name is Brooke, and I'm from Manchester, Maryland.
My wow in the world is that days are longer than years on the planet Mercury.
Winner, winner, calendars for dinner!
Thank you, Brooke.
Contestants.
If you guessed the answer A that days are longer than years on the planet Mercury, you found the winning wow.
Congratulations.
Mercury is the closest planet to the sun, which means that it has the shortest year.
It only takes about 88 Earth days for it to make a full orbit.
And because Mercury rotates much more slowly than Earth, plus its unique position in relation to the sun.
One full day and night takes about 176 Earth days.
Now, if you did not get the answer correct, you must stop, drop, and orbit the nearest star.
Okay, on to round two.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, NASA anticipates that we will get to Mars by the year 2028?
Or is it B, When you think you have the correct answer, scream it at a star.
Uh, thinking?
Now to reveal the winning wow, it's Ephraim from Massachusetts.
Ephraim, tell us, what's the winning wow?
Hi, my name is Ephraim.
My wow is that Saturn's rings are made of ice, dirt, and rock.
Winner, winner, dirt for dinner!
Ephraim, that is correct.
If you guessed C that Saturn's rings are made of ice, dirt and rocks, then you guessed the winning wow.
Scientists believe that Saturn's rings are made up of pieces of comets, asteroids and shattered moons that were torn apart by Saturn's gravity.
These ring particles range from tiny dust-sized specks to giant house-sized chunks.
Now, if you did not get the answer correct, you must stop drop and say Barium Planetarium, five times fast.
And now it's time to thank our sponsor.
Today's show is brought to you in part by Pluto.
Once known as the farthest planet from the sun, it was downgraded to a dwarf planet in the year 2006.
Never before or since has there been such an epic fall from grace.
Ah.
I sure do fondly remember those days when Pluto was a planet.
Oh, you and my Grandma G-Force.
Oh, did somebody call my name?
No, not now, Grandma G-Force.
Okay, where was I?
Oh, yeah.
Pluto, it's not a planet anymore.
Okay, well, moving right along to round three.
Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, Uranus is the densest planet in the solar system?
Or is it B, it rains diamonds on Neptune?
Or is it C, all eight planets align every 750 years?
When you think you know the answer, Say it in your favorite alien language.
And we'll reveal the winning answer right after the break.
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.
What?
That's it.
Now, 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.
Now, before the break, we left you with a dangling question for round three.
And that question was, which of the following statements is a true scientific wow?
Is it A, Uranus is the densest planet in our solar system.
Or is it B?
The rain on Neptune is made out of diamonds.
Or is it C?
All eight planets align every 750 years.
Okay, we've given you time to decide on the correct answer.
And calling in to reveal that answer, here's Boxton from Ohio.
Boxton from Ohio, what's the winning wow?
Hi, my name is Boxton.
My wow in the world is that scientists think it rains diamonds on Neptune.
Winner, winner, diamonds for dinner.
Thank you, Boxton.
Contestants.
If you guessed the answer B, the rain on Neptune is made out of diamonds.
You found the winning, wow.
Congratulations.
Neptune is a gas planet containing materials like water, oxygen, ammonia, and methane.
These components form diamonds when they are compressed under the intense heat and pressure of the planet.
Solid diamonds are denser than that layer of water, ammonia and methane, so they sink through the layer which we think of as diamond rain.
Now, if you did not get the answer correct, You must stop drop and reach for Uranus in outer space.
What was that?
That sound can mean only one thing, Guy Raz.
My soft-boiled eggs are ready.
Ooh, it's time for today's Bunker Balls bonus round.
And the question for this round is, why do you drive on a parkway but park in a driveway?
Well, that's because, um, hmm.
Actually, that's a really good question.
It's a real thinker, huh, Guy Raz?
It really is.
Well, congratulations to all of our winning wowsers.
Mindy, what's today's prize?
Guy Raz, today's winning wowsers will all receive their very own miniature mouth broom.
Miniature mouth broom?
Wait, don't you mean a toothbrush?
Yep. for giving your chompers a good sweep.
Reggie, cue the prize cannon.
No!
Fire!
Hooray, everyone!
Sweep your mouth bones!
Well, that's all the time we have for today.
But before we go, we have a little scientific challenge for you.
We call it pocket-sized planet.
For this challenge pick your favorite planet in the solar system and then make a tiny version of it out of anything you want.
You could use construction paper or clay or cheese.
Probably not that last one.
Oh, and don't forget to take a photo or video.
Grown-ups.
You can upload pictures and videos to us And be sure to come back on Monday for a brand new episode of Wow in the World.
And again on Friday for a brand new episode of Two What's in a Wow.
Until then, keep on wowing!
Two 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 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, Henry Moskal, Jessica Bode, Jacob Stein and Jason Rabinowitz.
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 in the Wow's rolling, visit us at tinkercast.com.
There you can find our two What's in 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 tinkercast.com.
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 1-888-7-WOW-WOW.
Thanks again for listening and playing along.
Meet us back here on Monday for Wow in the World.
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