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| presenter = [[Shary Reeves]]<br>[[Ralph Caspers]]<br>[[Clarissa Corrêa da Silva]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/ahteam/clarissa-willkommen100.html|title=Herzlich Willkommen, Clarissa!|date=November 17, 2017|website=kinder.wdr.de}}</ref> <br>[[Tarkan Bagci]]
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'''''Wissen macht Ah!''''' is a German educational television programme that was presented [[Shary Reeves]] and [[Ralph Caspers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2017-06-29 |title=„Wissen macht Ah!“-Moderatorin Shary Reeves kündigt Abschied an |url=https://presse.wdr.de/plounge/wdr/programm/2017/06/20170629_shary_reeves_abschied.html |access-date=2024-01-19 |website=WDR |language=de}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Wissen macht k&uuml;nftig in weiteren L&auml;ndern &quot;Ah!&quot; |url=https://www.dwdl.de/nachrichten/13040/wissen_macht_knftig_in_weiteren_lndern_ah/ |access-date=2024-01-19 |website=DWDL.de |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=&quot;Wissen macht Ah!&quot; startet Print-Ableger |url=https://www.dwdl.de/nachrichten/13001/wissen_macht_ah_startet_printableger/ |access-date=2024-01-19 |website=DWDL.de |language=en}}</ref>
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* [[Clarissa Corrêa da Silva]] (since 2018)
* [[Tarkan Bagci]] (since 2022)

* [[Shary Reeves]] (2001-2017)
* [[Ralph Caspers]] (2001-2022)
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{{Short description|German educational television programme}}
'''''Wissen macht Ah!''''' is a German television programme produced by [[WDR Fernsehen|WDR]]. It was first broadcast in Germany on 21 April 2001.<ref>{{Citation |title=Wissen macht Ah! (TV Series 2001– ) - Release info - IMDb |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0465879/releaseinfo/ |access-date=2023-11-30 |language=en-US}}</ref> on the first channel (''[[das Erste]]'') and simultaneously on [[KiKa|KiKA]]. The 25-minute [[science journalism]] program is broadcast regularly and is primarily aimed at children aged eight and over, but also appeals to many adults because of the humorous tone of the presenters. Over the course of the shows history, Shary Reeves<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-03-27 |title=Shary Reeves - Moderatorin, Fußballerin, Musikerin, Klugscheißerin |url=https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/ahteam/shary/index.html |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=kinder.wdr.de |language=de}}</ref>, Clarissa Corrêa da Silva<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-11-15 |title=Clarissa Corrêa da Silva - neugierige Allesausprobiererin |url=https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/ahteam/clarissa/index.html |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=kinder.wdr.de |language=de}}</ref>, Ralph Caspers<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-03-23 |title=Ralph Caspers: Moderator, Drehbuchautor, Klugscheißer |url=https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/ahteam/ralph/index.html |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=kinder.wdr.de |language=de}}</ref> and Tarkan Bagci<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-13 |title=Tarkan Bagci - Autor, Moderator und nicht ganz felehrfrei |url=https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/ahteam/tarkan/index.html |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=kinder.wdr.de |language=de}}</ref> have been presenters. The programme's motto is: "Being a smartass with Tarkan and Clari" (''"Klugscheißen mit Tarkan und Clari"''), formerly: "Being a smartass with Shary and Ralph" (''"Klugscheißen mit Shary und Ralph"''). On average, over 400,000 viewers watch the show every week, with individual programmes on KiKA reaching up to 900,000 viewers. Ulrike Müller-Haupt<ref>{{Cite web |last=Crew United |title=Crew United. |url=https://www.crew-united.com/de/Ulrike-Mueller-Haupt_60030.html |website=crew united}}</ref> was initially responsible for editing the programme. Beginning 2012, editing responsibilities were taken over by Hilla Stadtbäumer<ref>{{Cite web |last=KG |first=imfernsehen GmbH & Co |date=2023-09-22 |title=Filmografie Hilla Stadtbäumer |url=https://www.fernsehserien.de/hilla-stadtbaeumer/filmografie |access-date=2023-12-05 |website=fernsehserien.de |language=de}}</ref> and starting in 2021, she has worked together with Christoph Reyer<ref>{{Cite web |last=KG |first=imfernsehen GmbH & Co |title=Filmografie Christoph Reyer |url=https://www.fernsehserien.de/christoph-reyer/filmografie |access-date=2023-12-05 |website=fernsehserien.de |language=de}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=WDR |date=2022-07-28 |title=WDR-Wissensmagazin "Wissen macht Ah!" begrüßt neuen Moderator Tarkan Bagci - Presselounge - WDR |url=https://presse.wdr.de/plounge/wdr/programm/2022/07/20220728_wissen_macht_ah_moderationsduo.html |access-date=2023-12-05 |website=presse.wdr.de |language=de}}</ref>. After a total of 16 years, presenter Shary Reeves announced her departure from the programme in June 2017<ref>{{Cite web |last=GmbH |first=DWDL de |title="Wissen macht Ah!": Shary will nicht mehr klugscheißen |url=https://www.dwdl.de/nachrichten/62167/wissen_macht_ah_shary_will_nicht_mehr_klugscheien/ |access-date=2023-12-05 |website=DWDL.de |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=WDR |date=2017-06-29 |title=„Wissen macht Ah!“-Moderatorin Shary Reeves kündigt Abschied an - Presselounge - WDR |url=https://presse.wdr.de/plounge/wdr/programm/2017/06/20170629_shary_reeves_abschied.html |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=presse.wdr.de |language=de}}</ref>. In 2018, Clarissa Corrêa da Silva took over as presenter alongside Ralph Caspers<ref>{{Cite web |last=Martens |first=Katrin |date=2017-12-27 |title=Clarissa folgt auf Shary - ab Januar bei "Wissen macht Ah!" |url=https://www.nrz.de/kids/clarissa-folgt-auf-shary-ab-januar-bei-wissen-macht-ah-id212952931.html |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=www.nrz.de |language=de-DE}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=WDR |date=2017-06-29 |title=„Wissen macht Ah!“-Moderatorin Shary Reeves kündigt Abschied an - Presselounge - WDR |url=https://presse.wdr.de/plounge/wdr/programm/2017/06/20170629_shary_reeves_abschied.html |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=presse.wdr.de |language=de}}</ref>. In September 2022, Tarkan Bagci<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zeitung |first=Süddeutsche |date=2022-10-05 |title=Tarkan Bagci ist neuer Moderator bei "Wissen macht Ah!" |url=https://www.sueddeutsche.de/medien/wissen-macht-ah-tarkan-bagci-1.5668561 |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=Süddeutsche.de |language=de}}</ref> took over as presenter from Ralph Caspers<ref>{{Cite web |last=MEEDIA |first=dpa |title=TV-Moderator Ralph Caspers steigt bei "Wissen macht Ah!" aus |url=https://www.meedia.de/bewegtbild-tv/nach-ueber-20-jahren-tv-moderator-ralph-caspers-steigt-bei-wissen-macht-ah-aus-19ccc4faa9f461490bd010d3fb1d8ac5 |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=www.meedia.de |language=de}}</ref><ref>Podcast "Gefühlte Fakten" Folge 156 vom 28. Juli 2022</ref>

== Concept of the Show ==
In every episode, four to five everyday questions like “Where does the word ‘slapstick’ come from?” or “How do cyclists in the [[Tour de France]] go to the bathroom?” were answered. According to its creators, ''Wissen macht Ah!'' is a show for [[wiktionary:Special:Search/know it all|know-it-alls]]. The two presenters guide the audience through the episodes made up of video sequences as well as experiments live in the studio. Since 2003, episodes have only been consisting of5 questions and answers (duration 24 minutes) instead of 6 video sequences (duration 30 minutes). The episodes have been transmitted in a ''[[16:9]]'' aspect ratio since the end of September 2006. The show’s special feature is the use of descriptive puns as transitions between different segments within an episode. Episodes sometimes only cover one topic, for example kings. Some episodes also show a special opening for example all in black and white<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-05-29 |title=Wo sind all die Farben hin |url=https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/sendungen/sendung-wo-sind-all-die-farben-hin-100.html |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=kinder.wdr.de |language=de}}</ref>, a very colorful logo<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-02-26 |title=Wissen Rot-Weiß |url=https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/sendungen/sendung-wissen-rot-weiss-100.html |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=kinder.wdr.de |language=de}}</ref> or an opening that was interrupted in the middle<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-12-17 |title=Fantastische Reise |url=https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/sendungen/sendung-fantastische-reise-100.html |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=kinder.wdr.de |language=de}}</ref>. Until 2010, the closing credits showed the official [[ARD (broadcaster)|ARD]] credits. Since 2011 the closing credits showed <ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-12-10 |title=Einmal hin, einmal her, rundherum, das ist nicht schwer |url=https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/sendungen/sendung-einmal-hin-einmal-her-rundherum-das-ist-n-100.html |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=kinder.wdr.de |language=de}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-06-18 |title=Tradition |url=https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/sendungen/sendung-tradition-100.html |access-date=2024-01-18 |website=kinder.wdr.de |language=de}}</ref> the ARD Copyright instead.

== Library ==
The online library offers background information on keywords sorted alphabetically. There are explanations for idiomatic expressions and sayings (for example ''draw the ass card''.<ref>[https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/bibliothek/kuriosah/sportundspiel/bibliothek-woher-kommt-der-ausdruck-arschkarte-zi-100.html ''Sprichwort: "Arschkarte ziehen"''] WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.</ref>), as well as for phenomena (for example what is a fever?<ref>[https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/bibliothek/kuriosah/mensch/bibliothek-was-ist-fieber-100.html ''Was ist Fieber?''] WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.</ref>), processes (for example ''how does soap wash''?<ref>[https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/bibliothek/kuriosah/bibliothek-wie-waescht-seife-100.html ''Wie wäscht Seife?''] WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.</ref>) and background knowledge of terms (for example Greek columns<ref>[https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/bibliothek/kuriosah/geschichteundgeschichten/bibliothek-griechische-saeulen-100.html ''Griechische Säulen''] WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.</ref>). There are also experiments and trials (for instance overcoming gravity<ref>[https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/bibliothek/dasfamoseexperiment/angeben/bibliothek-schwerkraft-ueberwinden-100.html ''Schwerkraft überwinden''] WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.</ref> and water experiments<ref>[https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/bibliothek/dasfamoseexperiment/staunen/bibliothek-wasserversuch-100.html ''Wasserversuch Nr. 1''] WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.</ref>), craft instructions (for instance building your own hole siren<ref>[https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/bibliothek/dasfamoseexperiment/hoeren/bibliothek-sirene-selber-basteln-100.html ''Lochsirene selber bauen''] WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.</ref>), instructions for observations (for example observing insect larvae<ref>[https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/bibliothek/dasfamoseexperiment/forschen/bibliothek-insektenlarven-beobachten-100.html ''Insektenlarven beobachten''] WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.</ref>) and strange recipes like “Making your own blood”.<ref>[https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/bibliothek/dasfamoseexperiment/riechenundschmecken/bibliothek-eigenes-blut-herstellen-100.html ''Eigenes Blut herstellen''] WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.</ref> The experiments and instructions are available online. Entries that deal with a similar topic or content are also displayed next to the respective main entry and can be clicked on directly.<ref>[https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/bibliothek/index.html ''Wissen von A bis Z. Hier findet ihr alle Bibliotheksbeiträge nach ihren Anfangsbuchstaben sortiert''] WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.</ref> Curiosities and the "splendid experiment" (German: ''Das famose Experiment'') have their own subsections and can be found separately within the library.<ref>[https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/bibliothek/kuriosah/index.html ''KuriosAh!In unserer A–Z-Liste findet unglaubliches Alltagswissen und faszinierende Zusammenhänge.''] WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.</ref><ref>[https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/bibliothek/dasfamoseexperiment/index.html ''Das famose Experiment "Wir haben da schon mal was vorbereitet..." In unserer A–Z-Übersicht findet ihr jede Menge famose Experimente.''] WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.</ref>

== Online Offers ==

=== Further Content ===

* The rubric home cinema (''Heimkino'') offers numerous episodes starting from 2004, as well as short episodes of ''Mini-Ah'' and many episodes in podcast form.<ref>[https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/heimkino/uebersicht-ganze-sendungen-heimkino100.html ''Heimkino - Die Medi-Ah!-thek ''] WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.</ref>
* Gaming and adventure, navigation and tact, solving riddles, puzzles and of course discovering new knowledge are all focus points of the app.<ref>[https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/spielmitah/ah-die-app-102.html ''Wissen macht Ah! - Die App''] WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.</ref>
* For true fans, the app not only offers information on the moderators and creators of ''Wissen Macht Ah!'' in its ''Team'' rubric, but also autographed cards that can be purchased.<ref>[https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/ahteam/index.html ''Ah!-Team''] WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.</ref>

== Mini Ah! ==
Since 2008, the three minute long ''Mini Ah!'' episodes act as a gap filler, answering questions such as “Why isn't there a capital [[ß]]?”<ref>[https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/bibliothek/kuriosah/sprache/bibliothek-mini-ah-scharfes-s-100.html ''Mini Ah! Scharfes S''] WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.</ref>, presenting poems like ''Schimpfonade'' by Hans Adolf Halbey<ref>[https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/bibliothek/kuriosah/sprache/bibliothek-mini-ah-schimpfonade-100.html ''Mini Ah! Schimpfonade''] WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.</ref> or even demonstrating a "gymnastic exercise" they call “The Song of the Whales” (''den Gesang der Wale'')<ref>[https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/bibliothek/kuriosah/sportundspiel/bibliothek-mini-ah-der-gesang-der-wale-100.html ''Mini Ah! Der Gesang der Wale''] WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.</ref>. The ''Mini Ah!'' posts are available online.<ref>[https://kinder.wdr.de/tv/wissen-macht-ah/heimkino/uebersicht_mini-ah100.html ''Mini Ah! ist die kleine Portion "Wissen macht Ah!" für zwischendurch!''] WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.</ref>

== Books, Calendars and Magazines ==
Since August 2011, books have been published under the same name as the show by ''Loewe-Verlag''. As of 2023, five books have been published:

* GENI''Ah!''L – Phänomenale Erfindungen mit Shary und Ralph<ref>{{Cite book |title=Geniah!l: phänomenale Erfindungen mit Shary und Ralph |date=2011 |publisher=Loewe |isbn=978-3-7855-7167-5 |editor-last=Mendlewitsch |editor-first=Doris |edition=1. Aufl |series=Wissen macht Ah! |location=Bindlach |editor-last2=Gerber |editor-first2=Christine |editor-last3=Kalupke |editor-first3=Manuela}}</ref>
* EXPLOSIONSGEF''Ah!''R – Famose Experimente mit Shary und Ralph<ref>{{Cite book |title=Explosions-Gefah!r: famose Experimente mit Shary und Ralph |date=2011 |publisher=Loewe |isbn=978-3-7855-7216-0 |editor-last=Mendlewitsch |editor-first=Doris |edition=1. Aufl |series=Wissen macht Ah! |location=Bindlach |editor-last2=Westdeutsches Fernsehen}}</ref>
* M''Ah!''LZEIT – Lecker essen mit Shary und Ralph<ref>{{Cite book |title=Mah!lzeit: lecker essen mit Shary und Ralph |date=2012 |publisher=Loewe |isbn=978-3-7855-7242-9 |editor-last=Caspers |editor-first=Ralph |edition=1. Aufl |series=Wissen macht Ah! |location=Bindlach |editor-last2=Mendlewitsch |editor-first2=Doris |editor-last3=Gerber |editor-first3=Christine |editor-last4=Westdeutsches Fernsehen}}</ref>
* WUNDERB''Ah!''R – Verblüffende Alltagsphänomene mit Shary und Ralph<ref>{{Cite book |last1=Mendlewitsch |first1=Doris |title=WunderbAh!R: verblüffende Alltagsphänomene mit Shary und Ralph |last2=Gerber |first2=Christine |date=2012 |publisher=Loewe |isbn=978-3-7855-7243-6 |edition=1. Aufl |series=Wissen macht Ah! |location=Bindlach}}</ref>
* ''Ah!''-Sagen. Der Menschliche Körper (Edited by Dr Mohsen "Mo" Radjai, D. Mendlewitsch, Christine Gerber)<ref>{{Cite book |title=Ah!-Sagen: der menschliche Körper |date=2013 |publisher=Loewe |isbn=978-3-7855-7244-3 |editor-last=Mendlewitsch |editor-first=Doris |edition=1. Aufl |series=Wissen macht Ah! |location=Bindlach |editor-last2=Gerber |editor-first2=Christine |editor-last3=Westdeutsches Fernsehen}}</ref>

A calendar, ''"Wissen macht AH!, Broschürenkalender"''<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://www.eurobuch.de/buch/isbn/9783782719001.html |title=9783782719001 - Wissen macht AH!, Broschürenkalender richtig? |language=de-de}}</ref>, was published in 2007. From October 2007 to January 2009, a monthly magazine by the name of "Wissen macht Ah! - the magazine for know it all's" (''Wissen macht Ah! - Das Magazin für Klugscheißer)'' was published in addition to the broadcast by the ''Konradin'' mediagroup<ref>{{Cite web |last=GmbH |first=DWDL de |title=Konradin stellt &quot;Wissen macht Ah!&quot; ein |url=https://www.dwdl.de/nachrichten/19762/konradin_stellt_wissen_macht_ah_ein/ |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=DWDL.de |language=en}}</ref>

== DVDs ==
There are 4 DVDs of the show available that contain video sequences from different episodes covering the four elements water<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 February 2007 |title=Wissen macht Ah! - Thema: Wasser: Amazon.de: Caspers, Ralph, Reeves, Shary, Caspers, Ralph, Reeves, Shary: DVD & Blu-ray |url=https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Ralph-Caspers/dp/B000LXGOUQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3R3EHYLVIL0YX&keywords=wissen+macht+ah+wasser&qid=1701958653&s=dvd&sprefix=Wissen+macht+Ah!+was,dvd,108&sr=1-1 |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=www.amazon.de}}</ref>, earth<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 October 2007 |title=Wissen macht Ah! (Folge 02) - Erde: Amazon.de: Caspers, Ralph, Reeves, Shary, Caspers, Ralph, Reeves, Shary: DVD & Blu-ray |url=https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Ralph-Caspers/dp/B000VVSNHA/ref=pd_bxgy_img_d_sccl_2/258-4022078-0137651?pd_rd_w=bUApY&content-id=amzn1.sym.1fd66f59-86e9-493d-ae93-3b66d16d3ee0&pf_rd_p=1fd66f59-86e9-493d-ae93-3b66d16d3ee0&pf_rd_r=HRGFMT2QCWA06V4VTB47&pd_rd_wg=Ym01c&pd_rd_r=7c7a2080-fe7d-4a88-bb4c-fcc8bdd819f9&pd_rd_i=B000VVSNHA&psc=1 |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=www.amazon.de}}</ref>, fire<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 February 2008 |title=Wissen macht Ah! - Thema: Feuer: Amazon.de: Caspers, Ralph, Reeves, Shary, Caspers, Ralph, Reeves, Shary: DVD & Blu-ray |url=https://www.amazon.de/Wissen-macht-Ah-Folge-Feuer/dp/B0012UQJ6G |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=www.amazon.de}}</ref>, and air<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 November 2008 |title=Wissen macht Ah! - Thema: Luft: Amazon.de: Caspers, Ralph, Reeves, Shary, Caspers, Ralph, Reeves, Shary: DVD & Blu-ray |url=https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Ralph-Caspers/dp/B001GHD3ZA/ref=pd_bxgy_img_d_sccl_1/258-4022078-0137651?pd_rd_w=5i34b&content-id=amzn1.sym.1fd66f59-86e9-493d-ae93-3b66d16d3ee0&pf_rd_p=1fd66f59-86e9-493d-ae93-3b66d16d3ee0&pf_rd_r=5BGNF2DNRHJEXBX6HQY0&pd_rd_wg=RYVk5&pd_rd_r=5cd97643-5acd-4cc1-a57a-00c3543c89b9&pd_rd_i=B001GHD3ZA&psc=1 |access-date=2023-12-07 |website=www.amazon.de}}</ref>. For these DVDs, a few new video sequences were filmed and added. The show also released two [[Podcast|podcasts]], ''Wissen macht Ah!'' and ''Mini Ah'', in which the audience can listen to the episodes that were broadcast on TV.

== Late night edition ==
In August 2006, three late night editions (''Spätausgaben'') were broadcast on the [[WDR Fernsehen]] (regional TV program of North Rhine-Westphalia) <ref>{{cite web |author=imfernsehen GmbH & Co KG |title=Wissen macht Ah! – Die Spätausgabe: Episodenguide |url=https://www.fernsehserien.de/wissen-macht-ah-die-spaetausgabe/episodenguide |access-date=2021-02-05 |language=de}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref>. These episodes were devoted to more adult themes and questions. They were shown at around 10:00 p.m. and lasted 45 minutes, instead of the usual 25. In each episode, a special guest was brought in. The guests were [[Dolly Buster]], Christine Urspruch and Sven Plöger.

Additionally, a pilot with Franziska Reichenbacher was shown at the ''[[Einsfestival]]'' in April 2007.

Questions that were asked included “Why does one get morning wood?” or “How do hangovers happen?”

== International version ==
''Wissen macht Ah!'' can be received on [[Deutsche Welle]] or with subtitles on the [[French language|French]] channel [[Canal+]]<ref name=":0">{{cite web |author=Uwe Mantel |date=2007-10-18 |title=Wissen macht künftig in weiteren Ländern "Ah!" |url=https://www.dwdl.de/nachrichten/13040/wissen_macht_knftig_in_weiteren_lndern_ah/ |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=[[DWDL.de]]}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref> in 138 countries, islands and archipelagos.

=== Why? Wei shen me 为什么 (China) ===
The program has also been broadcast in [[China]] with the title ''Why? Wei shen me 为什么'' by 35 Chinese television stations since 2005<ref name=":0" /> (TV Alliance editor: Shuanghong Huang). A part of the studio in Beijing was made to look like the original studio in Germany. The films will be translated from [[German]] into Chinese and presented by the two presenters Chen Huaijie and Chen Yan Xu.

=== Znaj-kA! Знай-ка! (Russia) ===
Since 28 September 2007<ref name=":0" />, ''Wissen macht Ah!'' can also be seen in Russia under the title Znaj-kA! (Russian for [[know-it-all]]). Similar to the Chinese version, the clips are translated from German into Russian; there is a replica ''Ah!'' studio in Moscow with Oleg Bilik and Vera Charkova as the presenters. The program plays on the state-run Russian youth channel Bibigon.


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 20:06, 19 January 2024

Wissen macht Ah!
GenreEntertainment, Science Journalism
Presented by
Theme music composerThe Pastels
Opening themeOne Wild Moment (Stereolab Remix)
Country of originGermany
Original languageGerman
No. of series15
No. of episodes462+
Production
Running time25 minutes
(inc. adverts)
Production companies
  • WDR Köln
  • tvision GmbH
Original release
NetworkKiKa / WDR
Release21 April 2001 (2001-04-21).

Wissen macht Ah! is a German television programme produced by WDR. It was first broadcast in Germany on 21 April 2001.[1] on the first channel (das Erste) and simultaneously on KiKA. The 25-minute science journalism program is broadcast regularly and is primarily aimed at children aged eight and over, but also appeals to many adults because of the humorous tone of the presenters. Over the course of the shows history, Shary Reeves[2], Clarissa Corrêa da Silva[3], Ralph Caspers[4] and Tarkan Bagci[5] have been presenters. The programme's motto is: "Being a smartass with Tarkan and Clari" ("Klugscheißen mit Tarkan und Clari"), formerly: "Being a smartass with Shary and Ralph" ("Klugscheißen mit Shary und Ralph"). On average, over 400,000 viewers watch the show every week, with individual programmes on KiKA reaching up to 900,000 viewers. Ulrike Müller-Haupt[6] was initially responsible for editing the programme. Beginning 2012, editing responsibilities were taken over by Hilla Stadtbäumer[7] and starting in 2021, she has worked together with Christoph Reyer[8][9]. After a total of 16 years, presenter Shary Reeves announced her departure from the programme in June 2017[10][11]. In 2018, Clarissa Corrêa da Silva took over as presenter alongside Ralph Caspers[12][13]. In September 2022, Tarkan Bagci[14] took over as presenter from Ralph Caspers[15][16]

Concept of the Show

In every episode, four to five everyday questions like “Where does the word ‘slapstick’ come from?” or “How do cyclists in the Tour de France go to the bathroom?” were answered. According to its creators, Wissen macht Ah! is a show for know-it-alls. The two presenters guide the audience through the episodes made up of video sequences as well as experiments live in the studio. Since 2003, episodes have only been consisting of5 questions and answers (duration 24 minutes) instead of 6 video sequences (duration 30 minutes). The episodes have been transmitted in a 16:9 aspect ratio since the end of September 2006. The show’s special feature is the use of descriptive puns as transitions between different segments within an episode. Episodes sometimes only cover one topic, for example kings. Some episodes also show a special opening for example all in black and white[17], a very colorful logo[18] or an opening that was interrupted in the middle[19]. Until 2010, the closing credits showed the official ARD credits. Since 2011 the closing credits showed [20][21] the ARD Copyright instead.

Library

The online library offers background information on keywords sorted alphabetically. There are explanations for idiomatic expressions and sayings (for example draw the ass card.[22]), as well as for phenomena (for example what is a fever?[23]), processes (for example how does soap wash?[24]) and background knowledge of terms (for example Greek columns[25]). There are also experiments and trials (for instance overcoming gravity[26] and water experiments[27]), craft instructions (for instance building your own hole siren[28]), instructions for observations (for example observing insect larvae[29]) and strange recipes like “Making your own blood”.[30] The experiments and instructions are available online. Entries that deal with a similar topic or content are also displayed next to the respective main entry and can be clicked on directly.[31] Curiosities and the "splendid experiment" (German: Das famose Experiment) have their own subsections and can be found separately within the library.[32][33]

Online Offers

Further Content

  • The rubric home cinema (Heimkino) offers numerous episodes starting from 2004, as well as short episodes of Mini-Ah and many episodes in podcast form.[34]
  • Gaming and adventure, navigation and tact, solving riddles, puzzles and of course discovering new knowledge are all focus points of the app.[35]
  • For true fans, the app not only offers information on the moderators and creators of Wissen Macht Ah! in its Team rubric, but also autographed cards that can be purchased.[36]

Mini Ah!

Since 2008, the three minute long Mini Ah! episodes act as a gap filler, answering questions such as “Why isn't there a capital ß?”[37], presenting poems like Schimpfonade by Hans Adolf Halbey[38] or even demonstrating a "gymnastic exercise" they call “The Song of the Whales” (den Gesang der Wale)[39]. The Mini Ah! posts are available online.[40]

Books, Calendars and Magazines

Since August 2011, books have been published under the same name as the show by Loewe-Verlag. As of 2023, five books have been published:

  • GENIAh!L – Phänomenale Erfindungen mit Shary und Ralph[41]
  • EXPLOSIONSGEFAh!R – Famose Experimente mit Shary und Ralph[42]
  • MAh!LZEIT – Lecker essen mit Shary und Ralph[43]
  • WUNDERBAh!R – Verblüffende Alltagsphänomene mit Shary und Ralph[44]
  • Ah!-Sagen. Der Menschliche Körper (Edited by Dr Mohsen "Mo" Radjai, D. Mendlewitsch, Christine Gerber)[45]

A calendar, "Wissen macht AH!, Broschürenkalender"[46], was published in 2007. From October 2007 to January 2009, a monthly magazine by the name of "Wissen macht Ah! - the magazine for know it all's" (Wissen macht Ah! - Das Magazin für Klugscheißer) was published in addition to the broadcast by the Konradin mediagroup[47]

DVDs

There are 4 DVDs of the show available that contain video sequences from different episodes covering the four elements water[48], earth[49], fire[50], and air[51]. For these DVDs, a few new video sequences were filmed and added. The show also released two podcasts, Wissen macht Ah! and Mini Ah, in which the audience can listen to the episodes that were broadcast on TV.

Late night edition

In August 2006, three late night editions (Spätausgaben) were broadcast on the WDR Fernsehen (regional TV program of North Rhine-Westphalia) [52]. These episodes were devoted to more adult themes and questions. They were shown at around 10:00 p.m. and lasted 45 minutes, instead of the usual 25. In each episode, a special guest was brought in. The guests were Dolly Buster, Christine Urspruch and Sven Plöger.

Additionally, a pilot with Franziska Reichenbacher was shown at the Einsfestival in April 2007.

Questions that were asked included “Why does one get morning wood?” or “How do hangovers happen?”

International version

Wissen macht Ah! can be received on Deutsche Welle or with subtitles on the French channel Canal+[53] in 138 countries, islands and archipelagos.

Why? Wei shen me 为什么 (China)

The program has also been broadcast in China with the title Why? Wei shen me 为什么 by 35 Chinese television stations since 2005[53] (TV Alliance editor: Shuanghong Huang). A part of the studio in Beijing was made to look like the original studio in Germany. The films will be translated from German into Chinese and presented by the two presenters Chen Huaijie and Chen Yan Xu.

Znaj-kA! Знай-ка! (Russia)

Since 28 September 2007[53], Wissen macht Ah! can also be seen in Russia under the title Znaj-kA! (Russian for know-it-all). Similar to the Chinese version, the clips are translated from German into Russian; there is a replica Ah! studio in Moscow with Oleg Bilik and Vera Charkova as the presenters. The program plays on the state-run Russian youth channel Bibigon.

References

  1. ^ Wissen macht Ah! (TV Series 2001– ) - Release info - IMDb, retrieved 2023-11-30
  2. ^ "Shary Reeves - Moderatorin, Fußballerin, Musikerin, Klugscheißerin". kinder.wdr.de (in German). 2017-03-27. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  3. ^ "Clarissa Corrêa da Silva - neugierige Allesausprobiererin". kinder.wdr.de (in German). 2017-11-15. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  4. ^ "Ralph Caspers: Moderator, Drehbuchautor, Klugscheißer". kinder.wdr.de (in German). 2016-03-23. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  5. ^ "Tarkan Bagci - Autor, Moderator und nicht ganz felehrfrei". kinder.wdr.de (in German). 2022-07-13. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
  6. ^ Crew United. "Crew United". crew united.
  7. ^ KG, imfernsehen GmbH & Co (2023-09-22). "Filmografie Hilla Stadtbäumer". fernsehserien.de (in German). Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  8. ^ KG, imfernsehen GmbH & Co. "Filmografie Christoph Reyer". fernsehserien.de (in German). Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  9. ^ WDR (2022-07-28). "WDR-Wissensmagazin "Wissen macht Ah!" begrüßt neuen Moderator Tarkan Bagci - Presselounge - WDR". presse.wdr.de (in German). Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  10. ^ GmbH, DWDL de. ""Wissen macht Ah!": Shary will nicht mehr klugscheißen". DWDL.de. Retrieved 2023-12-05.
  11. ^ WDR (2017-06-29). "„Wissen macht Ah!"-Moderatorin Shary Reeves kündigt Abschied an - Presselounge - WDR". presse.wdr.de (in German). Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  12. ^ Martens, Katrin (2017-12-27). "Clarissa folgt auf Shary - ab Januar bei "Wissen macht Ah!"". www.nrz.de (in German). Retrieved 2023-12-07.
  13. ^ WDR (2017-06-29). "„Wissen macht Ah!"-Moderatorin Shary Reeves kündigt Abschied an - Presselounge - WDR". presse.wdr.de (in German). Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  14. ^ Zeitung, Süddeutsche (2022-10-05). "Tarkan Bagci ist neuer Moderator bei "Wissen macht Ah!"". Süddeutsche.de (in German). Retrieved 2023-12-07.
  15. ^ MEEDIA, dpa. "TV-Moderator Ralph Caspers steigt bei "Wissen macht Ah!" aus". www.meedia.de (in German). Retrieved 2023-12-07.
  16. ^ Podcast "Gefühlte Fakten" Folge 156 vom 28. Juli 2022
  17. ^ "Wo sind all die Farben hin". kinder.wdr.de (in German). 2017-05-29. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  18. ^ "Wissen Rot-Weiß". kinder.wdr.de (in German). 2016-02-26. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  19. ^ "Fantastische Reise". kinder.wdr.de (in German). 2015-12-17. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  20. ^ "Einmal hin, einmal her, rundherum, das ist nicht schwer". kinder.wdr.de (in German). 2013-12-10. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  21. ^ "Tradition". kinder.wdr.de (in German). 2013-06-18. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  22. ^ Sprichwort: "Arschkarte ziehen" WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.
  23. ^ Was ist Fieber? WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.
  24. ^ Wie wäscht Seife? WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.
  25. ^ Griechische Säulen WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.
  26. ^ Schwerkraft überwinden WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.
  27. ^ Wasserversuch Nr. 1 WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.
  28. ^ Lochsirene selber bauen WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.
  29. ^ Insektenlarven beobachten WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.
  30. ^ Eigenes Blut herstellen WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.
  31. ^ Wissen von A bis Z. Hier findet ihr alle Bibliotheksbeiträge nach ihren Anfangsbuchstaben sortiert WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.
  32. ^ KuriosAh!In unserer A–Z-Liste findet unglaubliches Alltagswissen und faszinierende Zusammenhänge. WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.
  33. ^ Das famose Experiment "Wir haben da schon mal was vorbereitet..." In unserer A–Z-Übersicht findet ihr jede Menge famose Experimente. WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.
  34. ^ Heimkino - Die Medi-Ah!-thek WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.
  35. ^ Wissen macht Ah! - Die App WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.
  36. ^ Ah!-Team WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.
  37. ^ Mini Ah! Scharfes S WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.
  38. ^ Mini Ah! Schimpfonade WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.
  39. ^ Mini Ah! Der Gesang der Wale WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.
  40. ^ Mini Ah! ist die kleine Portion "Wissen macht Ah!" für zwischendurch! WDR, abgerufen am 27. Mai 2021.
  41. ^ Mendlewitsch, Doris; Gerber, Christine; Kalupke, Manuela, eds. (2011). Geniah!l: phänomenale Erfindungen mit Shary und Ralph. Wissen macht Ah! (1. Aufl ed.). Bindlach: Loewe. ISBN 978-3-7855-7167-5.
  42. ^ Mendlewitsch, Doris; Westdeutsches Fernsehen, eds. (2011). Explosions-Gefah!r: famose Experimente mit Shary und Ralph. Wissen macht Ah! (1. Aufl ed.). Bindlach: Loewe. ISBN 978-3-7855-7216-0.
  43. ^ Caspers, Ralph; Mendlewitsch, Doris; Gerber, Christine; Westdeutsches Fernsehen, eds. (2012). Mah!lzeit: lecker essen mit Shary und Ralph. Wissen macht Ah! (1. Aufl ed.). Bindlach: Loewe. ISBN 978-3-7855-7242-9.
  44. ^ Mendlewitsch, Doris; Gerber, Christine (2012). WunderbAh!R: verblüffende Alltagsphänomene mit Shary und Ralph. Wissen macht Ah! (1. Aufl ed.). Bindlach: Loewe. ISBN 978-3-7855-7243-6.
  45. ^ Mendlewitsch, Doris; Gerber, Christine; Westdeutsches Fernsehen, eds. (2013). Ah!-Sagen: der menschliche Körper. Wissen macht Ah! (1. Aufl ed.). Bindlach: Loewe. ISBN 978-3-7855-7244-3.
  46. ^ 9783782719001 - Wissen macht AH!, Broschürenkalender richtig? (in German).
  47. ^ GmbH, DWDL de. "Konradin stellt "Wissen macht Ah!" ein". DWDL.de. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
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  49. ^ "Wissen macht Ah! (Folge 02) - Erde: Amazon.de: Caspers, Ralph, Reeves, Shary, Caspers, Ralph, Reeves, Shary: DVD & Blu-ray". www.amazon.de. 18 October 2007. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
  50. ^ "Wissen macht Ah! - Thema: Feuer: Amazon.de: Caspers, Ralph, Reeves, Shary, Caspers, Ralph, Reeves, Shary: DVD & Blu-ray". www.amazon.de. 29 February 2008. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
  51. ^ "Wissen macht Ah! - Thema: Luft: Amazon.de: Caspers, Ralph, Reeves, Shary, Caspers, Ralph, Reeves, Shary: DVD & Blu-ray". www.amazon.de. 13 November 2008. Retrieved 2023-12-07.
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  53. ^ a b c Uwe Mantel (2007-10-18). "Wissen macht künftig in weiteren Ländern "Ah!"". DWDL.de. Retrieved 2023-09-16.
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