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Published Jan 10, 2025

Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Are You Up For-Est?! (1/10/25)

Join Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz for a playful game show episode that uncovers the intriguing world of trees, from their remarkable abundance and growth traits to the mysterious fungal networks facilitating their communication. Expect laughter and quirky challenges as you explore captivating tree facts with a humorous twist.
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  • Challenges

    In the playful game show segment, participants face quirky physical challenges if they guess incorrectly. and present a series of scientific statements about trees, where only one is true. If contestants fail to identify the correct "wow," they must perform amusing tasks like brushing their teeth with mustard or hiding answers under couch cushions 1 2. Mindy humorously explains, "Hey, I don't make this stuff up," to which Guy responds, "Yes, you do."

    There's a network of trees, fungus like mushrooms, that work together to move water and nutrients between trees.

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    This lighthearted approach adds a fun twist to learning about nature.

       

    Humor

    The humorous exchanges between and bring a lively energy to the show. Mindy surprises everyone by bringing a crane into the studio, claiming to "spruce it up with some spruces" because the green room lacked greenery 3. Guy, bewildered by her antics, asks, "What are you doing with that crane and all of those trees?" Their playful banter keeps the audience engaged and entertained.

    Mindy, where are you? Ahem.

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    These comedic elements highlight the hosts' chemistry and make the educational content more enjoyable.

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