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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!
What a beautiful day for a little gardening.
Let me just turn on my old garden hose here.
There we go.
Some for you, Ms.
Petunia, and for you, Mr. Hydrangea.
Oh, we're thirsty today, aren't we?
Uh, ground control to Guy Raz.
What?
Uh, is that you, Mindy?
Huh?
What in the... Some friends and I for a smooth landing.
What?
And are you in an airplane?
Coming in for a landing.
Oh, no.
Watch out for the gingerbread mansion.
Phew.
Thanks for helping us land safely in front of the gingerbread mansion, Guyron.
It feels good to be back on the ground.
No problem.
I knew these walkie-talkies would come in handy sooner or later.
But what were you doing flying, and with these pigs?
Well, Guy Raz, remember when I told you that I was testing out my new plane and asked you if you would be my co-pilot.
Oh, yeah, I remember.
I said I would do it when pigs fly.
Well, here they are.
I'm teaching these pigs about flying and aerodynamics, the way the air moves around solid things.
And look, I built this airplane entirely out of paper.
You're flying around in a paper airplane?
Uh-huh.
Any interest in being my co-pilot now?
Maybe a flight attendant?
Uh, you know what?
I think we should just start the show.
Oh, right, the show.
Dust off the wings.
Rev up the engines.
We have?
And now for everyone's second favorite game show after giving everybody a bad case of the odds.
It's Two What's and a What? of two what's and a wow.
The scientific game show that separates the wows from the what's.
And the category for today is flying animals.
Mindy, why don't you refresh our contestants on how the game works?
You know it.
Wowzers, we are going to present you with three scientific statements about flying animals.
But, and 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?
Okay, let's get started.
Which of the following statements about flying animals is the true scientific wow?
Is it A, starfish use jet propulsion, to fly up to 36 feet per second?
Or is it B, flying fish can glide the distance of two football fields?
Or is it C, raccoons can flatten their bodies to soar more than 65 feet?
Okay Wowzers, when you think you've got the right answer, jot it down on a paper airplane and send it flying to the person farthest from you.
We're going to take a quick break and when we come back we'll find out if your wow is the winning wow.
To What's in the Wow, we'll be right back.
Grown-ups, this message is for you.
Hey, grown-ups, 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.
Okay, Wowzers, time is up.
It's time to reveal the winning wow.
But before we do, let's do a quick review.
We gave you three scientific statements about prehistoric animals and challenged you to guess which one was the one.
True, wow.
Was it A.
Starfish use jet propulsion to fly up to 36 feet per second.
Or was it B?
Flying fish can glide the distance of two football fields.
Or was it C?
Raccoons can flatten their bodies to soar more than 65 feet.
And to answer today's question, joining us by phone, it's Lucas from Decatur, Georgia.
Lucas?
What's the wow?
My round the world is that flying fish can fly over two football fields.
Winner, winner, Pegasus Wings for dinner.
Lucas, that is correct.
Contestants.
If you guessed the answer B that flying fish can fly over two football fields you found the winning.
Wow, congratulations.
Ichthyologist, also known as fish scientists, found that the flight process of the four-winged flying fish begins its ascent while it's still underwater.
When it reaches about 37 miles per hour, it angles upwards, breaks the surface and can go as high as four feet and as far as 655 feet.
And if you guessed A or C, you weren't too far off.
While I'm sure the starfish wishes it could whoosh through the air like a comet, it's actually the Japanese flying squid that pulls water into its body, shoots it out through its siphon and flies through the air at 36 feet per second.
And if you chose C.
See, raccoons have been known to be daredevils, but the truth is they cannot fly or glide.
However, the paradise tree snake can.
It simply flattens its body, throws itself into the air from a tree branch and glides more than 65 feet in a single bound.
Now, Guy Raz, why don't you tell our winning wowzers what they won?
Well Mindy, all of our winning contestants today will be taking home their very own invisible wall of wings.
The perfect prize for anyone who wants to fly, glide and travel through the air like fish snakes, frogs and squirrels.
Just strap on a set of wings from your wall of wings and take off.
Well, congratulations to all of our winning wowsers.
That's just about all the time we have for today.
But before we go, we have a little scientific challenge for you.
We call it Operation Up and Out.
Ever wonder what makes some paper planes fly better than others?
It's their aerodynamic designs.
The way air moves around them.
We want you to make a paper airplane with a design that lets it go high and far, far through the air.
You'll need paper, scissors, a ruler, and an open space to fly.
Fold your plane into a design that you love and then send it sailing through the air.
You can use the ruler to help count the distance.
If it doesn't go as far as you'd like, just keep working on that aerodynamic design.
And grownups, you can help by making sure that the flying is done safely.
And don't forget to take a photo or a video.
Grownups, you can upload pictures and videos to us at tinkercast.com slash share.
That's all the time we have for today.
Until next time.
Keep on rowing.
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 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 and the wows rolling, visit us at tinkercast.com.
There you can find our Two What's and 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.
If you're a kid with a big wow to share, it 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 and playing along.
Meet us back here on Monday for Wow in the World.
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