Wow in the World

Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Food Fight (11/14/25)

Nov 14, 2025
Join the fun as the hosts dissect the wild world of food trivia! Discover why parsnips were used to sweeten jams before sugar took over. Learn the mind-boggling fact that bananas and avocados are classified as berries. Get ready for a cosmic twist as they explain how potatoes can be grown on Mars! The finale features entertaining riddles and an unexpected prize announcement. This engaging mix of facts and laughter is sure to satisfy your curiosity about all things food!
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ANECDOTE

Dennis’s Pre-Show Comedy Chaos

  • Dennis attempted a pre-show comedy routine that included bad jokes and disrupted the audience.
  • The hosts reacted humorously and redirected the show to start the game.
ANECDOTE

Medieval Parsnip Sweetener

  • Mindy and Guy run a game show called Two What's and a Wow where listeners guess which food facts are true.
  • Contestants Mary and Maggie correctly recalled that parsnips sweetened jams in medieval Europe.
INSIGHT

Bananas And Avocados Are Berries

  • Botanically, a berry is a seed-filled fruit developed from a single ovary and pulp.
  • Bananas and avocados meet that definition, unlike strawberries or raspberries.
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