Wow in the World Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz guide curious kids and their grown-ups on a journey into the wonders of the world around them. We'll go inside our brains, out into space and deep into the coolest new stories in science and technology.

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Hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz guide curious kids and their grown-ups on a journey into the wonders of the world around them. We'll go inside our brains, out into space and deep into the coolest new stories in science and technology.

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Wow in the World

August 7, 2020

Two Whats!? And A Wow! - Peanut Butter Diamonds (encore)

August 7, 2020 • In the season finale of Two Whats?! and A Wow! Mindy and Guy Raz are trying to turn peanut butter into... diamonds?! We've got answers AND challenges for you on today's sparkly round of Two Whats!? And A Wow!

Two Whats!? And A Wow! - Peanut Butter Diamonds (encore)

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Wow in the World

August 6, 2020

Two Whats!? And A Wow! - What's That Smell? (encore)

August 6, 2020 • Why are Mindy and Guy Raz investigating Mindy's Gingerbread Mansion? And what does this have to do with smells?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's smelly round of Two Whats!? And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about the sense of smell!

Two Whats!? And A Wow! - What's That Smell? (encore)

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Wow in the World

August 5, 2020

Two Whats!? And A Wow! - Sweat Like A Pig (encore)

August 5, 2020 • Why is Guy Raz confused about Mindy's latest opinion piece for Reggie's newsletter? And what does this have to do with pigs?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's oinking round of Two Whats!? And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about pigs!

Two Whats!? And A Wow! - Sweat Like A Pig (encore)

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Wow in the World

August 4, 2020

Two Whats!? And A Wow! - Butt Bubble Breathing (encore)

August 4, 2020 • Why does Mindy want Guy Raz to model his scuba gear after aquatic beetles? And what does this have to do with the science of breathing?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's breath-taking round of Two Whats!? And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about breathing!

Two Whats!? And A Wow! - Butt Bubble Breathing (encore)

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Here Comes The Sun-Powered Energy! (encore)

Wow in the World

August 3, 2020

Here Comes The Sun-Powered Energy! (encore)

August 3, 2020 • It's Cyber Funday on Wow in the World, and Mindy is taking full advantage of all the good deals! Sales on everything thing she's ever wanted and everything she never even knew she wanted! But is her online shopping spree a good deal for the planet? Guy Raz takes Mindy on a little time traveling fossil-fueled trip to the past to see how we can best protect the Earth for the future! It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How and Wow in the World of Fossil Fuels and the future health of planet Earth! Originally aired 4-22-19

Here Comes The Sun-Powered Energy! (encore)

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Wow in the World

July 31, 2020

Two Whats!? And A Wow! - Cry-Thru (encore)

July 31, 2020 • Why is Mindy selling puppy dog calendars from her window? And what does this have to do with the science of tears?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's tearful round of Two Whats!? And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about tears!

Two Whats!? And A Wow! - Cry-Thru (encore)

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Wow in the World

July 30, 2020

Two Whats!? And A Wow! - Kangaroo, How Do You Do? (encore)

July 30, 2020 • Why is Guy Raz worried that Mindy's ice cream will melt in her jeans?! And what does this have to do with kangaroos?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's hopping round of Two Whats!? And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about kangaroos!

Two Whats!? And A Wow! - Kangaroo, How Do You Do? (encore)

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Wow in the World

July 29, 2020

Two Whats!? And A Wow! - Wildest Dreams (encore)

July 29, 2020 • Why was Mindy a maple syrup donut last night?! And what does this have to do with the science of dreams?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's dreamy round of Two Whats!? And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about dreams!

Two Whats!? And A Wow! - Wildest Dreams (encore)

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Wow in the World

July 28, 2020

Two Whats!? And A Wow! - Metallic-wha?! (encore)

July 28, 2020 • Why does Guy Raz think Mindy is starting a heavy metal band? And what does this have to do with the science behind metals?! We've got the questions AND the answers on today's shiny round of Two Whats!? And A Wow! We're challenging you to find the facts from the fiction about metals!

Two Whats!? And A Wow! - Metallic-wha?! (encore)

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Pull A Face! The Science Of Four-Legged Facial Mimicry (encore)

Wow in the World

July 27, 2020

Pull A Face! The Science Of Four-Legged Facial Mimicry (encore)

July 27, 2020 • Hook your fingers in your cheeks, push your nose up with your thumb and strap yourselves in as Mindy and Guy head to the Interspecies Face Pulling World Championships to see the best funny face makers in the animal kingdom! Will Chad the Chimp finally win the big competition or will the newcomer Susan the Solitary Sun Bear pull a come from behind victory? Explore how animals of all kinds use their facial muscles to communicate in the wild. It's the Who, What, When, Where, Why, How, and Wow in the World of four-legged facial mimicry. Originally aired 5-6-19.

Pull A Face! The Science Of Four-Legged Facial Mimicry (encore)

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