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Is It Thanksgiving Without Cranberries?

Turkey? Check. Stuffing? Check. Mashed potatoes? Check. What are we missing? Find out in today’s Wonder of the Day.

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Is It Thanksgiving Without Cranberries?
Why Is Thanksgiving Always on a Thursday?

You’ll thank us for today’s Wonder of the Day!

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Why Is Thanksgiving Always on a Thursday?
Why Do We Eat Turkey on Thanksgiving?

How did a particular feathered friend earn a place of honor at America’s most historic meal? Find out today in Wonderopolis!

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Why Do We Eat Turkey on Thanksgiving?
Why Is It Called "Black Friday"?

If you’re stuffed after Thanksgiving, don’t worry. We’ll get some exercise today when we head to the mall!

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Why Is It Called "Black Friday"?
What Is a Cornucopia?

Get ready for a history lesson in harvest as we toot the horn of plenty in Wonderopolis today!

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What Is a Cornucopia?
Who Was the Great Impostor?

Today’s Wonder of the Day features…well…we’re not really sure who he is!

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Who Was the Great Impostor?
What Is Boxing Day?

Ready to think outside the box? Come celebrate Boxing Day…Wonderopolis-style!

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What Is Boxing Day?
What’s So Super About Super Bowl Sunday?

Join us in Wonderopolis today for a closer look at a super-sized television event!

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What’s So Super About Super Bowl Sunday?
How Long Do Leftovers Last?

Today’s Wonder of the Day is chilling in the refrigerator. It’s almost time to take it out and pop it in the microwave!

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How Long Do Leftovers Last?
Who Was Annie Oakley?

We hope you’ll give today’s Wonder of the Day a shot! We think it really hits the mark.

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Who Was Annie Oakley?
Why Aren’t There More Holidays?

Oh happy day! Today’s Wonder of the Day will be a party of your own making!

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Why Aren’t There More Holidays?
Can You Grow Candy Corn?

Today’s Wonder of the Day will satisfy your sweet tooth. We just hope it’s not too corny!

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Can You Grow Candy Corn?
Why Do People Put Toy Trains Under Christmas Trees?

Today’s Wonder of the Day goes round and round the evergreen!

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Why Do People Put Toy Trains Under Christmas Trees?
How Big Is Plymouth Rock?

We think you’ll believe today’s Wonder of the Day rocks!

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How Big Is Plymouth Rock?
Do You Love a Parade?

Are you ready to march? Line up quickly and don’t let today’s Wonder of the Day float away!

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Do You Love a Parade?
Where in the World Is Turkey?

You’re sure to gobble up today’s Wonder of the Day!

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Where in the World Is Turkey?
How Can Math Help You Cook?

Today Wonderopolis will be cooking up a math lesson that is as delicious as it is smart!

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How Can Math Help You Cook?
Why Does Hanukkah Change Dates Every Year?

Better check your calendar before you head to Wonderopolis today!

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Why Does Hanukkah Change Dates Every Year?
What Makes Popcorn Pop?

Butter? Check! Salt? Check! Movie? Check! Now what are we missing…? Visit Wonderopolis today to find out!

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What Makes Popcorn Pop?
Do Pumpkins Float or Sink?

Today in Wonderopolis we’re bobbing for something much larger than apples!

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Do Pumpkins Float or Sink?

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