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Hey, Wowzer fans! Mindy here, and before we start the show, is your family looking for some new podcasts to check out on your next family road trip? Well, I have got some that I think might just wow your entire family. So, let's say you've got some animal lovers. You've got to meet Flip and Mosey. Flip and Mosey are travel-vlogging aliens who are discovering Earth and its amazing creatures for the first time. And along the way, they learn what it takes to be an earthling. Or maybe you're someone who loves to solve mysteries. With Who Win Wow Mystery Edition, you can join Carly Q on her time-traveling adventures and discover the truth behind history's biggest mysteries. Like the Loch Ness Monster, what happened to Amelia Earhart? And if you've got someone who prefers bouncing down the road to a beat, We are turning the tables on your favorite fables with Once Upon a Beat. In this hip-hop twist on classic stories, Grammy winner DJ Fuge adds some rhythm and rhyme to tales as old as time. Once Upon a Beat will have your whole family tapping their feet. You can find Flip and Mosey, Who Went Wow Mystery Edition, and Once Upon a Beat wherever you find your podcasts. Just search them in your favorite podcast app and hit the follow button so you don't miss out. Happy travels! And now, a quick ad break, and then we'll get on with the show.

And now, for everyone's second favorite game show after Blobfish Makeover, it's Two What's in the Wild! With your hosts, Mindy and Guy Riles!

Hello and welcome to Two What's and a Wow!

The scientific game show that separates the Wows from the What's. And the category or theme for today is Sharks! 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, Roz, and I will present you with three scientific statements about sharks. 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?

Now, in each round, 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 do it.

Okay, round one. Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow? Is it A, sharks make great pets?

Or is it B, most sharks can see twice the colors that humans can?

Or is it C? Some sharks can turn their stomachs inside out.

When you think you have the correct answer, yell, We're going to need a bigger boat! Psst! Hey, Reggie, cue the thinking music.

and time is up let's now reveal the winning wow and to do just that it's harper from colorado

harper from colorado tell us what's the winning wow hi mindy and guy ross my wow is that some sharks can turn their stomach inside out, wash it with seawater, and tug it back in.

Winner, winner, seawater for dinner!

Thank you, Harper. Contestants, if you guessed the answer, C, that some sharks can turn their stomachs inside out, well, congratulations, you found the

winning wow. Even though sharks have lots of teeth, a lot of species end up swallowing their food whole or in large pieces. And because of this, sharks end up with a lot of large bones and other things that they

can't digest in their stomachs. So to get rid of the waste, some sharks can actually force their stomachs out of their mouths. The sharks give their stomachs a quick rinse in seawater and then

pull them back into place. Now, if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop, drop, and swim away from a giant invisible shark.

Okay, time for round two.

Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow? Is it A, megamouth sharks actually don't have large mouths?

Or is it B, epaulette sharks can swim and walk at low tide?

Or is it C, hammerhead sharks use their heads for undersea carpentry?

When you think you have the correct answer Yell Um, Mindy, uh, can we keep going with the show, please? Oh, right, sorry

and time is up and joining us by phone it's asher from new york with the winning wow asher please reveal the answer.

Hi, Mindy and Gailag. My wow in the world is that the epaulette shark can swim and walk at low tide. Winner, winner, surf and turf for dinner.

That's right, Asher. Wowzers, if you guessed B, that epaulette sharks can swim and walk at low tide, well, congratulations, you found the winning wow.

Epaulette sharks can swim just like their little sharky relatives, but they can also walk. They have round muscular fins that they can use like legs. This essentially lets them walk on the seafloor and navigate around coral.

Epaulette sharks can even walk on land during low tide. They slow down their breathing and heart rate, which allows them to survive without water for up to an hour.

Now, if you did not get that answer correct, you must stop, drop, and run around on your fins.

Okay, time for round three. Which of the following statements is a true scientific wow? Is it A, silvertip sharks can swim faster than cheetahs can run?

Or is it B, goblin sharks use extendable jaws to catch their prey?

Or is it C? Tiger sharks are actually tigers that just really like swimming

When you think you have the correct answer, yell, shark it to me! Uh, thinking music, please

and time is up let's now reveal the winning wow and joining us by phone it's legend from

california legend what's the wow hi it's mindy and guy was my wow is that there's a type of shark called a goblin shark and it has extending jaws to snatch its prey. Winner, winner! Shark bait for dinner!

That's right, legend. Wowzers, if you guessed B, that goblin sharks use extendable jaws to catch their prey, well, congratulations. You found the winning wow.

Goblin sharks are deep sea creatures with some serious chompers. They hunt fish, squid, and crustaceans and have a unique way of catching them. Goblin sharks can extend

their entire jaws to catch their prey, and the speed of their bite is 10 feet per second, which means they have the fastest jaws in the whole ocean. Now, if you did not get that answer

correct, you must stop, drop, and spin around like a sharknado. And now it's time to take a moment to thank our sponsors. Today's show is brought to you in part by filter feeding. Is chewing too much work for you? Do you love krill? Well then try filter feeding. It's easy. Just swim around with your mouth open, collect tiny prey in your gaping maw, then push the seawater right back out. Join the school of happy customers like whale sharks and basking sharks and start

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grown-ups this message is for you hey grown-ups mindy here and it should come as no surprise

that I love talking to people. I do it every Friday on two What's in a Wow People Who Wow edition. And I've got to tell you about something else designed to bring the joy of conversation back to kids. It's called Pinwheel Home, and it's a modern take on the landline phone. The Pinwheel Home is just like the phones you remember, except it connects using your Wi-Fi and plugs into a regular wall outlet. Plus, adults approve all contacts so you don't get strangers or spam calls. And calls to other Pinwheel Homes are free, so you can talk to all your friends. Pinwheel Home lets kids safely connect with their friends and family. Plus, it builds conversation skills and promotes independence. Visit pinwheel.com slash wow to learn more. That's P-I-N-W-H-E-E-L dot com slash W-O-W to learn more. Hey, Wowzer fans, Mindy here. and before we start the show, did you know that you can listen to your favorite songs from Wow in the World all summer long? That's right, Reg. Whether you can't stop singing Oops, I Slipped on a Penguin, or you can't stop dancing to the scientifically most danceable song in the world, you can now listen again and again and again on your favorite music player. Just search Wow in the World in your music app. Oh, good point, Reg. And if you're looking for For more summer jams from your favorite Tinkercast podcast, you can find songs from Flippin' Mosey and Once Upon a Beat wherever you get your music. That's it. And now a quick ad break and then back to the show.

That's it. Now back to the show. Welcome back to Two What's and a Wow.

The scientific game show that separates the Wow's from the What's!

What was that?

Oh, Guy Raz, that sound can mean only one thing. My package has arrived. Oh, it's time for today's Bonker Balls bonus round. If you listened to our Wow in the World episode titled Wow in the Wild, you'll know the answer to this one. Turns out that animals are more afraid of the human voice than almost any other sound. Researchers in South Africa found that most animals fled almost immediately upon hearing a human voice. So what other two scary sounds did the researchers test out on these African animals?

Was it A, a baby's scream in a jet engine?

Or was it B, Dennis's trombone and tambourine combo?

Or was it C, a lion's growl and dog's barking? And with the answer to today's Bonker Balls bonus question, it's Reggie.

Reggie, tell us, what's the winning wow? If you answered C, you are correct. In addition to testing out animals' reactions to human voices, they also saw how they reacted to lions growling, dogs barking, and local bird sounds.

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 deep sea diving experience.

Wow, that's actually a pretty great prize. Are we taking everyone to the Great Barrier Reef or the Galapagos Islands?

Oh, no, Guy Raz. We're going to do it right here. Put on your scuba masks, everyone! Wait, what? Reggie, cue the prize cannon! Fire away! No! Woo! Check out the deep-sea majesty! Behold the mighty kelp forest! Yeah!

Well, that's about all the time we have for today, But if you want to keep the fun going, then become a member of the ruled organization of Wowsers and unlock hundreds of activities.

And for any teachers in our listening audience, consider joining Tinker Class, our free brand new learning platform that helps get kids wild about science. Just visit Tinkercast.com slash membership. That's Tinkercast.com slash membership. And be sure to come back on Monday for a brand new episode of Wow in the World, this weekend for some Wee Wow in the Weekend with Dennis.

And again on Friday for a new episode of Two What's and a Wow.

Until then, keep on wowing!

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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.

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Grownups, you can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at wowintheworld, and our email address is hello at tinkercast.com.

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Thanks again for listening and playing along. Meet us back here next Friday or every Monday for Wow in the World.

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