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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?

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?

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?

What Is a Prime Number?

Today’s mathematical Wonder of the Day may have you counting 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29…

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What Is a Prime Number?

Why Do Sidewalks Have Lines?

Today’s Wonder of the Day will be a walk in the park if you stay between the lines!

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Why Do Sidewalks Have Lines?

Do Robots Wonder?

Today’s Wonder of the Day takes a closer look at machines that sometimes act like people!

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Do Robots Wonder?

Does Your Brain AutoCorrect?

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Does Your Brain AutoCorrect?

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 Many Cars Are on the Road at One Time?

Today’s Wonder of the Day really has us stuck in a jam!

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How Many Cars Are on the Road at One Time?

What Is the Giant Magellan Telescope?

If you’re joining us in Wonderopolis today, set your sights on the stars!

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What Is the Giant Magellan Telescope?

How Can Dogs Hear Things We Can’t?

Have you ever wondered how dogs can hear things we can’t? Let’s find out what makes man’s best friend such a good listener.

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How Can Dogs Hear Things We Can’t?

How Did the Pretzel Get Its Shape?

Come hungry to Wonderopolis today, as we take a look at the twists and turns that are unique to a salty snack that’s a favorite all around the world!

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How Did the Pretzel Get Its Shape?

Where Is the Great White North?

Join us today for a road trip to the Great White North!

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Where Is the Great White North?

What Types of Things Can You Recycle?

We’re confident today’s Wonder of the Day won’t be a waste of your time!

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What Types of Things Can You Recycle?

How Old Can You Grow?

Today’s Wonder of the Day has been around for a long time, but we still think it’ll grow on you.

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How Old Can You Grow?

Where Do Diamonds Come From?

If you were born in April, your birthstone is the diamond, which symbolizes innocence. Join us for a trek around the globe in search of this most precious of minerals that can cut glass and melt hearts…

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Where Do Diamonds Come From?

Where Is Lake Baikal?

Join us in Wonderopolis today for a tour of one of the largest lakes in the world!

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Where Is Lake Baikal?

Is the Leaning Tower of Pisa Falling?

Want to travel the world? We’re leaning toward taking a trip to Italy today!

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Is the Leaning Tower of Pisa Falling?

Explore the World of Wonders

Why Do People Kiss Under Mistletoe?

How Did the Months of the Year Get Their Names?

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

What Makes Popcorn Pop?

What Are the Northern Lights?

What Is a Prime Number?

Why Do Sidewalks Have Lines?

Do Robots Wonder?

Does Your Brain AutoCorrect?

How Does a Wetsuit Work?

How Many Cars Are on the Road at One Time?

What Is the Giant Magellan Telescope?

How Can Dogs Hear Things We Can’t?

How Did the Pretzel Get Its Shape?

Where Is the Great White North?

What Types of Things Can You Recycle?

How Old Can You Grow?

Where Do Diamonds Come From?

Where Is Lake Baikal?

Is the Leaning Tower of Pisa Falling?

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