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What Is an Almanac?

You don’t have to be a farmer to enjoy these tips and tidbits. Head to Wonderopolis to flip through the history of The Old Farmer’s Almanac!

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What Is an Almanac?

Why Do People Kiss Under Mistletoe?

Uncover the history behind the plant in the doorway and its power to make people pucker up.

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Why Do People Kiss Under Mistletoe?

What's the Difference Between Snow, Sleet, and Freezing Rain?

There’s a winter weather alert in Wonderopolis! The weatherman is predicting a lesson on snow, sleet, and freezing rain.

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What's the Difference Between Snow, Sleet, and Freezing Rain?

Why Do Pianos Have 88 Keys?

Today’s Wonder of the Day is all about the ebonies and the ivories!

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Why Do Pianos Have 88 Keys?

How Does a Camera Work?

Calling all shutterbugs! Check out the view. Today’s Wonder is picture perfect.

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How Does a Camera Work?

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?

What Are the Northern Lights?

Today’s wonder will have you seeing the night sky in a whole new light. Let’s explore the Aurora Borealis!

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What Are the Northern Lights?

Where Does French Toast Come From?

Today we’re toasting a breakfast treat with a mistaken identity. It’s delicious for sure, but surprisingly not French.

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Where Does French Toast Come From?

Where in the World Is Kolkata?

Join us in Wonderopolis today for a visit to one of the most populous countries in the world!

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Where in the World Is Kolkata?

Why Do People Make New Year’s Resolutions?

In today’s Wonder of the Day, we say goodbye to a year gone by and welcome the promises of a new year ahead!

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Why Do People Make New Year’s Resolutions?

Why Does Pasta Come in So Many Shapes?

Today’s wonder is shaping up to be delicious, as we take a bite out of the wonderful world of pasta.

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Why Does Pasta Come in So Many Shapes?

Why Do You Get Ice Cream Headaches?

Get the full scoop on a real pain in the head!

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Why Do You Get Ice Cream Headaches?

What Makes Bloodhounds Good Detectives?

Today we’re hitting the trail with a four-legged pup that “nose” a thing or two about hide-and-seek.

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What Makes Bloodhounds Good Detectives?

What Is Static Electricity?

Hats off to the power of static electricity. It’s totally shocking!

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What Is Static Electricity?

Who Were the Brothers Grimm?

Today’s Wonder of the Day features a fairy-tale ending!

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Who Were the Brothers Grimm?

How Many Animals Are There in the World?

We're not sure there's a place in Wonderopolis large enough to hold all of today's Wonder of the Day!

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How Many Animals Are There in the World?

How Were Birthstones Chosen for Each Month?

Enjoy your visit to Wonderopolis today as we examine some precious stones!

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How Were Birthstones Chosen for Each Month?

How Do Hurricanes Get Their Names?

What’s in a name? You may be surprised. Today’s Wonder of the Day just might blow you away!

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How Do Hurricanes Get Their Names?

How Hot Is Lukewarm?

Today’s Wonder of the Day isn’t really that hot…or cold.

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How Hot Is Lukewarm?

How Small Is an Ant’s Brain Compared to an Elephant’s Brain?

Do you have to have a big brain to be smart? Find out today in Wonderopolis!

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How Small Is an Ant’s Brain Compared to an Elephant’s Brain?

Explore the World of Wonders

What Is an Almanac?

Why Do People Kiss Under Mistletoe?

What's the Difference Between Snow, Sleet, and Freezing Rain?

Why Do Pianos Have 88 Keys?

How Does a Camera Work?

What Makes Popcorn Pop?

What Are the Northern Lights?

Where Does French Toast Come From?

Where in the World Is Kolkata?

Why Do People Make New Year’s Resolutions?

Why Does Pasta Come in So Many Shapes?

Why Do You Get Ice Cream Headaches?

What Makes Bloodhounds Good Detectives?

What Is Static Electricity?

Who Were the Brothers Grimm?

How Many Animals Are There in the World?

How Were Birthstones Chosen for Each Month?

How Do Hurricanes Get Their Names?

How Hot Is Lukewarm?

How Small Is an Ant’s Brain Compared to an Elephant’s Brain?

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