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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 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'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?

Can You Beatbox?

Today’s rhythmic Wonder of the Day may have you saying, “Boom ba da boom!”

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Can You Beatbox?

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?

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?

Who Invented Sticky Notes?

We can’t remember what today’s Wonder of the Day is about. We should’ve written ourselves a note!

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Who Invented Sticky Notes?

Why Doesn't Glue Stick To the Inside Of the Bottle?

If you ever find yourself in a sticky situation, today’s Wonder of the Day could be very helpful. Join us as we let the genie — ummm, glue — out of the bottle!

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Why Doesn't Glue Stick To the Inside Of the Bottle?

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?

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?

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?

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?

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 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?

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?

Why Is Ice Slippery?

Skate on over to Wonderopolis today for a Wonder that’s really slick!

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Why Is Ice Slippery?

How Many Animals Are There in the World?

We're not sure there's a place in Wonderopolis large enough to hold all of today's Wonder of the Day!

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How Many Animals Are There in the World?

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?

Explore the World of Wonders

Why Do People Kiss Under Mistletoe?

How Does a Camera Work?

What Is an Almanac?

How Did the Months of the Year Get Their Names?

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

Can You Beatbox?

Who Were the Brothers Grimm?

Do You See a Face on the Moon?

Who Invented Sticky Notes?

Why Doesn't Glue Stick To the Inside Of the Bottle?

Do Robots Wonder?

Why Do Sidewalks Have Lines?

Why Are There So Many Antibiotics?

Have You Ever Had a Frog In Your Throat?

What Is a Prime Number?

How Many Times Does Your Heart Beat in a Lifetime?

How Does a Wetsuit Work?

Why Is Ice Slippery?

How Many Animals Are There in the World?

What Is Elbow Grease?

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