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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 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 a Polar Ice Cap?

Hope you brought your jacket! Today’s Wonder of the Day is served over ice — at the North and South Poles!

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What Is a Polar Ice Cap?

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?

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?

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?

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 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 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 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?

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?

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 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?

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?

Explore the World of Wonders

Why Do People Kiss Under Mistletoe?

How Does a Camera Work?

What Is a Polar Ice Cap?

How Did the Months of the Year Get Their Names?

What Makes Popcorn Pop?

Why Does Pasta Come in So Many Shapes?

What Makes Bloodhounds Good Detectives?

What Is Static Electricity?

How Do Hurricanes Get Their Names?

How Were Birthstones Chosen for Each Month?

How Does a Wetsuit Work?

How Hot Is Lukewarm?

What Is the Giant Magellan Telescope?

How Many Cars Are on the Road at One Time?

How Can Dogs Hear Things We Can’t?

How Old Can You Grow?

Where Do Diamonds Come From?

How Did the Pretzel Get Its Shape?

Where Is the Great White North?

What Types of Things Can You Recycle?

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