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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?

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 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?

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 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 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 Say “Under the Weather”?

Today’s Wonder of the Day is contagious, but it won’t make you sick!

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Why Do People Say “Under the Weather”?

What Is a Dog Sled?

Gee! Haw! Whoa! Today Wonderopolis gets a bit mush-y as we hit the trail with man’s best friend.

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What Is a Dog Sled?

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 Is Static Electricity?

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

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What Is Static Electricity?

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?

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?

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?

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 Hot Is Lukewarm?

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

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How Hot Is Lukewarm?

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?

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Why Do People Kiss Under Mistletoe?

Why Do Pianos Have 88 Keys?

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

Where Does French Toast Come From?

How Does a Camera Work?

What Is an Almanac?

How Did the Months of the Year Get Their Names?

What Makes Popcorn Pop?

What Are the Northern Lights?

Where in the World Is Kolkata?

Why Do People Say “Under the Weather”?

What Is a Dog Sled?

Why Do You Get Ice Cream Headaches?

What Is Static Electricity?

What Are Baseballs Made of?

What Is a Prime Number?

How Does a Wetsuit Work?

Who Were the Brothers Grimm?

How Hot Is Lukewarm?

What Is the Giant Magellan Telescope?

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