Hey, Wozger-Fams, Guy Ros and Mindy here, and before we start the show.
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That's it, now, let's get back to the show.
And now, for every one second favorite game show after Bumblebee dance battle, it's, two, one, and go, wow!
The scientific game show that separates the wows from the wots, and the category or theme for today is animals with wings. Maybe why don't you refresh our contestants on how the game works? You know it, Wowsers, and each of our three rounds today, Guy Ros and I will present you with three scientific statements about animals with wings. But, and this is a big but, only one of those statements will be true, wow! The other two, just a couple of made-up.
Now, any drown, if you guess correctly, well, congratulations, you win a point!
“But, if you guess incorrectly, you must stop, drop, and do a ridiculous physical challenge.”
Okay, everyone ready to start the game?
Great, then let's get to it! Okay, round one, which of the following statements is a true scientific wow? Is it a, birds live on every continent? Or, is it B, not all birds have wings? Or, is it C, birds are talented hairstyles, and will bridge your hair if you ask nicely?
When you think you have the correct answer, yell, "Wing it on!" Hey, Reg, thank you music! And time is up! Let's now reveal the winning wow! And, do just that, it's Cody and Cordelia from Massachusetts, Cody and Cordelia, tell us!
What's the winning wow? Hi, I'm Cody, and Cordelia, and I'm round the world,
“is that birds live on every continent? Is it that wow?”
winner winner, content, and mental breakfast for dinner! Thank you, Cody, and Cordelia, contestants if you guess the answer, A, that birds live on every continent, well, congratulations! You found the winning wow! From snowy owls and the Arctic Circle to penguins in Antarctica,
birds live on every continent on our planet! There are roughly 11,000 species of birds on Earth,
and they can be found in basically every major habitat on land.
“Now, if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop, drop, and lay an egg!”
Okay, round two, which of the following statements is a true scientific wow? Is it A, the bumblebee bat is smaller than a dime? Or, is it B? Bats are actually mice who learn how to fly. Or, is it C?
Bats sleep upside down by using special tendons that lock them in place! When you think you have the correct answer, y'all, I'm a spicy chicken wing, and dip yourself in ranch dressing! I think in music, please! And time is up, and joining us by phone, it's Pearson from Florida!
Pearson, what's the winning wow?
Hi, my name's Pearson.
“By Rowland, in the world, it's that bat creep up, take down.”
Winner, winner upside down, cake for dinner!
That's right, Pearson! Wowsers, if you guessed, C, that bat sleep upside down by using special tendons that lock them in place! Well, congratulations, you found the winning wow! There are a few reasons why many species of bat sleep upside down!
Their feet secure them onto their perch, so they don't need to use much energy to hold the position, and they can choose places out of reach from predators, letting them snooze in safety! There are advantages to hanging upside down, while bats are awake too!
They can use their hands and mouths to grab prey that comes their way!
And when it's time to move, they can simply drop down and take flight!
“Now, if you did not get the answer correct, you must stop, drop, and flap like a bat!”
Okay, time for round three, which of the following statements is a true scientific wow? Is it A, monarch butterflies are actual insect royalty? Or is it B? There are eight times more species of butterflies than there are moths on Earth! Or is it C?
Butterflies land on people because they like the taste of their sweat!
When you think you have the correct answer, yell, "Wing at home, baby!"
Hey, Reggie! Can we get some thinking music, please? And time is up, and joining us by phone, it's Maggie from Massachusetts. Maggie, please reveal the winning wow! How many in thy rods? My name is Maggie, and my round the world is that butterflies land on people, because they like the taste of their sweat!
Winter winter, sweat for dinner! You got it, Maggie, and Wozers, if you guessed, see that butterflies land on people, because they like the taste of their sweat! Well, congratulations! You found the winning wow! Butterflies have a straw-like tongue called a propossus,
which they use to slurp up their food. And while they mainly drink nectar from flowers, they also get salt and minerals by doing something called puddling! Puddling is when a butterfly feeds in damp mineral-rich places like mud, soil, and even done. It's also common for butterflies to puddle in sweat, so if a butterfly lands on you,
they're probably enjoying the nutrition your body provides! Now, if you did not get the answer correct,
“you must stop, drop, and wrap yourself up in a cocoon!”
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And yeah, are you sure this is a good idea? Yes, of course I'm not sure this is a good idea, Guy Ross! Now, I'll just get a running start and jump! And I'm flying! I'm flying! I'm flying! I'm okay! Phew! I like to take a quick break and hear some other important messages for grown-ups!
To what's in a while, we'll be right back! Growing up, this message is for you! Greetings, Earthlings! I am called Flip! And you can call me Mosey! And we are extra terrestrials, what you may call space, aliens! Flip, you can't just flirt it out like that! The humans will get freaked out and think we're weird! Regardless, our star crews are broke down, and we've got to wait 3,000 years for the
repair ship to show up! So while we're waiting, we decided to make a podcast all about exploring your planet! We've particularly enjoyed interacting with many of the Earthlings you call animals, like giraffes, pandas, hunt, penguins! In our podcast speed, we transmit different kinds of episodes back to our home planet, and to all of you! You can hear musical episodes,
Travel pod interviews, and our newest addition to the feed are many pods!
We are calling postcards from Earth!
“Experienced life on Earth in a whole new way! Check out Flip and Mosey, wherever you get your podcast!”
Yeah! Experienced life on Earth in a whole new way with your favorite travel blogging aliens! Subscribe to Flip and Mosey wherever you get your podcasts and listen to their postcards from Earth! Every other Thursday in the Flip and Mosey podcast speed! That's it! Now, back to the show! Welcome back to two what's and a wow!
The scientific game show that separates the whales from the whales!
What was that? Oh, gyros, that sound can mean only one thing!
Someone asked for more cowbell? Nope! It's time for today's bunker balls bonus round! If you listen to our wow in the world episode titled "When You Got a Geode" yet got a geode, you'll know the answer to this one. And the bunker balls bonus question is, the largest geode in the world is located 500 meters or 1600 feet underground,
“known as the "Pullby Geode" where is it located? Is it "A" in Dennis' backyard?”
Or is it "B" in an old silver mine in Spain? Or is it "C" in a cave system in Argentina? And with the answer to today's bunker balls bonus question, it's Reggie! Reggie? Tell us, what's the winning wow? If you answer, "B" you are correct! Originally discovered by miners in 1999 in the province of El Maria in Spain, the crystal line cavern is a staggering 26x6 feet
by 5.5 feet. Well, congratulations to all of our winning wowzers! Mindy, what's today's prize? Well, guys, today's winning wowzers will all be receiving their very own real-axing mutton! Oh no! Reggie! Kill the prize cannon! No! Oh my god, it's for everyone! Ah, feel the relaxation! You look gorgeous!
“Every one of you! Well, that's about all the time we have for today, but if you want to keep”
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this weekend for some "We Wow" in the weekend with Dennis! And again, on Friday for a new episode of "Two What's in a Wow!" Until then, keep on "Wow in the World!" "Two What's in a Wow" is executive produced by Meredith Helpin-Ranzer, Meditamas, and Needs, Gibras! Our writers are Ruth Morrison and Anna Zagorsky, with collaboration from our head writer, Kenny Curtis! Sound production and design is by
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