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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?

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 Did the Months of the Year Get Their Names?

Today’s wonder features a daily dozen you use all year long. Find out how the months got their names!

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How Did the Months of the Year Get Their Names?

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?

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?

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?

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 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?

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?

Do You See a Face on the Moon?

FACE it! This Wonder of the Day is one of the best yet.

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Do You See a Face on the Moon?

What Are Baseballs Made of?

We think you’ll have a ball reading today’s Wonder of the Day!

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What Are Baseballs Made of?

Have You Ever Had a Frog In Your Throat?

Ribbit! Croak! Those are just two of the words you may be saying after reading this Wonder of the Day.

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Have You Ever Had a Frog In Your Throat?

What Is Elbow Grease?

Today’s Wonder of the Day is a lot of hard work, but it’s worth it!

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What Is Elbow Grease?

Why Are There So Many Antibiotics?

Today’s Wonder of the Day helps you feel better when you’re sick!

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Why Are There So Many Antibiotics?

What Is a Paradise Duck?

DUCK! A brand new Wonder of the Day is flying your way.

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What Is a Paradise Duck?

How Does a Wetsuit Work?

Today’s Wonder of the Day is all wet, but you’ll stay toasty and warm!

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How Does a Wetsuit Work?

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 Are Viruses and Bacteria Different?

The subjects of today’s Wonder of the Day may be different, but they can both make you very sick!

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How Are Viruses and Bacteria Different?

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Why Do People Kiss Under Mistletoe?

Why Do Pianos Have 88 Keys?

How Did the Months of the Year Get Their Names?

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

Where Does French Toast Come From?

How Does a Camera Work?

What Makes Popcorn Pop?

Where in the World Is Kolkata?

Why Do You Get Ice Cream Headaches?

What Makes Bloodhounds Good Detectives?

How Were Birthstones Chosen for Each Month?

Do You See a Face on the Moon?

What Are Baseballs Made of?

Have You Ever Had a Frog In Your Throat?

What Is Elbow Grease?

Why Are There So Many Antibiotics?

What Is a Paradise Duck?

How Does a Wetsuit Work?

How Do Hurricanes Get Their Names?

How Are Viruses and Bacteria Different?

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