Wow in the World WeWow on the Weekend (8/9/25)
Aug 9, 2025
Dennis proudly showcases his dazzling new library card and dives into listener questions. He explains why humans have fingernails and shares heartwarming elephant encounters. Curious about the cosmos? Dennis reveals the sun has about five billion years left before its big finale. In a whimsical twist, the hosts journey back to witness the birth of Hunga Tonga, discussing underwater volcanos and plant colonization. They even touch on NASA's insights connecting volcanic islands to Mars. Humorous insights about bird poop add a lighthearted touch!
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Dennis' Q&A Opening Bit
- Dennis plays host on Wee Wow on the Weekend and answers listener questions from his answering machine.
- He interacts with Reggie and reads a caller named Izzy asking about fingernails.
Dennis' Elephant Encounters
- Dennis recounts touching two elephants named Evie and Stampy from past Wow in the World episodes.
- He describes Evie helping in a lab and Stampy causing neighborhood chaos until bees scared him away.
Sun's Distant Fate Explained
- The sun won't explode but will exhaust hydrogen fuel in about five billion years.
- Dennis frames this long timescale humorously as plenty of time to prepare spacesuits and astronaut ice cream.