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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 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 Is a Supernova?

Today’s Wonder of the Day isn’t just super...it’s a supernova! Join us for a journey through outer space to see what happens when stars run out of fuel.

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What Is a Supernova?

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?

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?

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?

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 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?

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 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 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?

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?

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?

What Is a Patent?

Calling all inventors! We're taking a field trip to the patent office to find out how you can protect your next bright idea.

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What Is a Patent?

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?

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?

What Happened to Zealandia?

We hope you brought your scuba suit! Today’s Wonder of the Day takes us deep into the sea.

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What Happened to Zealandia?

How Many Times Does Your Heart Beat in a Lifetime?

You just can’t BEAT today’s Wonder of the Day!

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How Many Times Does Your Heart Beat in a Lifetime?

What Was the Great Molasses Flood?

Today’s Wonder of the Day is a FLOOD of information!

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What Was the Great Molasses Flood?

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Why Do People Kiss Under Mistletoe?

Why Does Pasta Come in So Many Shapes?

What Is a Supernova?

What Makes Bloodhounds Good Detectives?

How Were Birthstones Chosen for Each Month?

Have You Ever Had a Frog In Your Throat?

Do You See a Face on the Moon?

Why Are There So Many Antibiotics?

What Is Elbow Grease?

What Is a Paradise Duck?

How Do Hurricanes Get Their Names?

How Did the Months of the Year Get Their Names?

How Does a Camera Work?

Why Do People Make New Year’s Resolutions?

What Is a Patent?

Why Do You Get Ice Cream Headaches?

How Are Viruses and Bacteria Different?

What Happened to Zealandia?

How Many Times Does Your Heart Beat in a Lifetime?

What Was the Great Molasses Flood?

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