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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 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?

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?

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 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?

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 Is Boxing Day?

Ready to think outside the box? Come celebrate Boxing Day…Wonderopolis-style!

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What Is Boxing Day?

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?

Do Reindeer Live Outside the North Pole?

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen... but how much do you really know about reindeer?

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Do Reindeer Live Outside the North Pole?

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 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 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?

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?

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Why Do People Kiss Under Mistletoe?

Why Does Pasta Come in So Many Shapes?

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?

How Do Hurricanes Get Their Names?

Why Are There So Many Antibiotics?

What Is Elbow Grease?

What Is a Paradise Duck?

How Are Viruses and Bacteria Different?

Why Do Pianos Have 88 Keys?

What Is Boxing Day?

What Is a Polar Ice Cap?

How Did the Months of the Year Get Their Names?

Do Reindeer Live Outside the North Pole?

How Does a Camera Work?

What Are the Northern Lights?

Where Does French Toast Come From?

What Is a Dog Sled?

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