Wow in the World Two Whats?! And A Wow! - Hit The Lights
Jan 9, 2026
Dive into a fun game exploring the quirky facts about light! Discover how flying squirrels fluoresce pink under UV light. Learn just how far a light year really is—it's a whopping 5.88 trillion miles! Did you know sunlight takes about eight minutes to reach Earth? Plus, uncover the fascinating technique of thresher sharks as they whip their tails to stun prey. Join in on the excitement and test your knowledge with some jaw-dropping revelations about the world of light!
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Mammal Fluorescence Surprises
- Flying squirrels are one of the few mammals that fluoresce and can glow pink under UV light.
- Fluorescence means they absorb one color and emit another, creating the pink glow visible under UV.
Carrot Glow Joke
- Guy Raz jokingly claimed he once glowed orange from eating too many baby carrots for a week.
- The hosts used this playful story to illustrate how animals and people can appear to change colors.
Light Year Is Huge
- A light year equals about 5.88 trillion miles, the distance light travels in one year.
- That enormous distance shows why astronomical measurements quickly become mind-bogglingly large.