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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!
Come on, come on, you can do it.
Timber.
Mindy, is that you?
Are you out here in the forest?
Mindy?
Oh, hey, Guy Raz, I'm over here.
Over where?
Over here.
Follow the sound of my voice.
Mindy, are you about to interview a tree?
No, I'm about to answer the age-old question.
If a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear it, Did it really make a sound?
So I'm going to sit here with my microphone, wait for this tree to fall and then record the sound so I can bring it back to the people.
Well, do you think we have time to fit in a quick game show before that tree falls?
Oh, yeah, we've got plenty of time.
This is a super healthy tree, and it's not going down anytime soon.
Okay, then.
So hit the lights.
And pull out the curtain.
Camera two, rolling in three, two, one.
And now for everyone's second favorite game show after Weird Dream or Weird Memory.
It's Two What's and a What of Two What's and a Wow.
Two What's and a Wow.
The scientific game show that separates the wows from the what.
Now, before we begin today's round, let's review where we left off on Friday.
We gave you three scientific statements about astronauts and challenged you to guess which one was the one.
True, wow.
Was it A, spending time in space makes astronauts shorter?
Or was it B, Astronauts tend to crave spicy food in space.
Or was it C?
There is a special toilet on the International Space Station intended just for vomiting.
And in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we have a special guest with the answer to today's winning wow.
Please welcome Kathy Lamont, a K-5 teacher from Virginia University.
Ms.
Lamont, what's the wow?
My name is Kathy Lamont.
I'm a K-5 gifted education teacher in Virginia.
My wow is that astronauts often crave spicy food when they are in space.
This is because, in microgravity, all the liquid moves equally throughout your body instead of going down towards your feet due to the pull of gravity.
This means your nose can get stuffed up more.
It's like having a cold.
Your food tastes more bland.
Therefore, spicy food can deliver more taste.
Winner, winner, Space Jump!
There you have it, Wowzers.
If you guessed the answer B, that astronauts prefer spicy foods in space, you found the winning wow.
Congratulations, Ms.
Lamont, and a special thank you for all the amazing work you're doing as a teacher.
Just like Ms.
Lamont said.
Astronauts tend to get stuffy noses in space due to the lack of gravity, causing some of their bodily fluids to pool in their heads and stuff up their noses.
And if you've ever had a stuffy nose, you know how it can affect the way you smell and even taste food.
And because of this, astronauts in space often prefer spicy foods, foods that can really burn through to those taste and smell receptors.
Foods like Tabasco sauce and shrimp cocktail with horseradish are two very popular options for astronauts looking to get spiced out in space.
Now, if you guessed A or C, you weren't too far off.
When astronauts are in space, they actually grow a little taller.
Without gravity, your vertebrae, or the bones that make up your backbone, expand slightly.
And this can make astronauts in space about 3% taller than they are on Earth.
And if you guessed C, there is no special barf toilet on the International Space Station, but there is a special barf bag.
And since you can't take out the trash in space, your barf bags are stuck with you throughout your entire space journeys.
So scientists got together to create a special bag that would seal the vomit and keep any odors from leaking out.
Ugh.
Guy Raz, why don't you tell our winning wowsers what they want?
Well Mindy, all of our winning contestants will be taking home their very own invisible used astronaut, barf baggie.
Used astronaut barf baggie?
For those of you who have always wished for a space souvenir, saddle up.
This baggie has seen some things.
Filled with old astronaut vomit fresh off the International Space Station.
This astronaut barf bag is just what you need for your space vomit collection.
Space vomit collection?
Okay, well, I guess congratulations to all of our winning wowsers.
We're going to take a quick break to go check on the status of that falling tree, but when we come back it's another round of Two What's?
And a wow.
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.
Plus, you can hear exclusive audio content from me and Guy Raz to help your wowzer discover even more wows.
Grown-ups.
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.
That's it.
Now back to the show.
And we're back for another round of Two What's and a Wow.
The category for today's round is Trees.
Trees.
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 trees.
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 trees is the true scientific wow?
Is it A. Trees can talk to each other through mushrooms.
Or is it B. In Florida, there is a dentist office located inside of a tree house.
Or is it C?
In northern Canada there's a polka dot tree that has polka dots on its branches and trunk.
One more time.
Is it A. Trees can talk to each other through mushrooms.
Or is it B. There's a dentist's office in Florida that is inside a treehouse.
Or is it C. In northern Canada, there lives a polka dot tree.
When you think you've got the correct answer, write it down on a sheet of paper.
And whisper it into a tree hollow.
And then check back tomorrow to see if your wow is the winning wow.
But before we go, we have a little surprise.
We all know that water and nutrients travel through trees, from their roots all the way through the tiny veins in their leaves.
But we can't really see how that water travels in real time, unless you add some coloring to the water.
So we challenge you to a little experiment with some leaves you may have around your home.
Cut the bottom off a leaf stem and place that leaf in a glass of water with a few drops of dark food coloring.
And start to observe your leaf over the next few days to see if you notice any changes.
And report those changes to us.
Grownups, you can upload pictures and videos at Tinkercast.com slash share.
And check back tomorrow for the answer to today's game when we'll play another round of...
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.
Also, Two What's in a Wow is now a book.
The Two What's in a Wow Think and Tinker Playbook is available for pre-order now.
Grownups, visit tinkercast.com slash shop for more info.
And for more up-to-date news, you can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at wowintheworld.
Our email address is hello. wowintheworld.com.
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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