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Why Is Pluto No Longer a Planet?

Poor Pluto! Put on your space suit and join us as we examine the sad tale of this once proud and now demoted dwarf planet.

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Why Is Pluto No Longer a Planet?

Why Do We Have Homework?

You might want to wait and read today’s Wonder of the Day from the comfort of home!

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Why Do We Have Homework?

Are Ghosts Real?

We hope you say “Boo!” to today’s Wonder of the Day!

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Are Ghosts Real?

What Can You Mine with Minecraft?

Grab your building supplies and head to Wonderopolis to learn more about one of today’s most popular video games!

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What Can You Mine with Minecraft?

Who Invented Basketball?

Dribble on over to Wonderopolis today for a high-fivin’, slam-dunkin’ Wonder of the Day that’s sure to score with sports fans!

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Who Invented Basketball?

Why Are Flamingos Pink?

Think pink is a flamingo’s favorite color? Join us in Wonderopolis today to find out how flamingos get their signature color. (Hint: They’re not blushing!)

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Why Are Flamingos Pink?

Do Cats Really Have Nine Lives?

Today’s Wonder of the Day features a tail that’s simply purr-fect! Don’t miss it!

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Do Cats Really Have Nine Lives?

How Does Someone Become Homeless?

Today’s Wonder of the Day will make you grateful for home, sweet home!

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How Does Someone Become Homeless?

How Do You Make Paper From a Tree?

If you love to write, don’t miss today’s Wonder of the Day. It’s going to be a real tree-t!

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How Do You Make Paper From a Tree?

What Is a Rube Goldberg Machine?

Machines are meant to make our lives simpler, right? Not always! Wonderopolis takes a closer look at some interesting and complex contraptions today!

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What Is a Rube Goldberg Machine?

How Do You Get Rid Of Hiccups?

There’s been a bit of a hiccup with today’s Wonder of the Day, but don’t worry! We have the cure!

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How Do You Get Rid Of Hiccups?

How Do Roller Coasters Work?

Today’s Wonder of the Day is full of ups and downs!

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How Do Roller Coasters Work?

Who Discovered Electricity?

Be sure to visit Wonderopolis today for a SHOCKING Wonder of the Day!

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Who Discovered Electricity?

Who Invented the First Video Game?

Today's Wonder of the Day will take you to a place of virtual reality!

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Who Invented the First Video Game?

What Happened to the Lost Colony?

Will you help us find today's Wonder of the Day? It vanished without a trace!

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What Happened to the Lost Colony?

How Do Boats Float?

We believe today’s Wonder of the Day will really float your boat!

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How Do Boats Float?

Is There Life On Other Planets?

Hello? Is there anybody out there? Blast off with us as we search for new friends in outer space.

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Is There Life On Other Planets?

How Are Video Games Made?

We hope all you crafty miners will answer the call of duty and join us for today’s Wonder of the Day!

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How Are Video Games Made?

What Is Pi?

Pies are square? Join us in Wonderopolis today as we slice into a mathematical concept that will leave you hungry for more!

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What Is Pi?

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?

Explore the World of Wonders

Why Is Pluto No Longer a Planet?

Why Do We Have Homework?

Are Ghosts Real?

What Can You Mine with Minecraft?

Who Invented Basketball?

Why Are Flamingos Pink?

Do Cats Really Have Nine Lives?

How Does Someone Become Homeless?

How Do You Make Paper From a Tree?

What Is a Rube Goldberg Machine?

How Do You Get Rid Of Hiccups?

How Do Roller Coasters Work?

Who Discovered Electricity?

Who Invented the First Video Game?

What Happened to the Lost Colony?

How Do Boats Float?

Is There Life On Other Planets?

How Are Video Games Made?

What Is Pi?

Why Do We Eat Turkey on Thanksgiving?

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