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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?

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?

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 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 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 Braille?

Join us in Wonderopolis today to learn how it’s possible for people all around the world to read and write without the benefit of sight!

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What Is Braille?

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 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?

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 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?

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?

How Long Can Your Fingernails Grow?

Today’s Wonder of the Day is going to be tough as nails!

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How Long Can Your Fingernails Grow?

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?

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 Were the Brothers Grimm?

Today’s Wonder of the Day features a fairy-tale ending!

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Who Were the Brothers Grimm?

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Why Do People Kiss Under Mistletoe?

Why Do Pianos Have 88 Keys?

How Did the Months of the Year Get Their Names?

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

Where Does French Toast Come From?

What Is an Almanac?

How Does a Camera Work?

Why Do People Make New Year’s Resolutions?

What Is Braille?

Why Does Pasta Come in So Many Shapes?

What Is a Patent?

Where in the World Is Kolkata?

Why Do You Get Ice Cream Headaches?

What Is Static Electricity?

What Are Baseballs Made of?

How Hot Is Lukewarm?

How Long Can Your Fingernails Grow?

How Many Times Does Your Heart Beat in a Lifetime?

Do You See a Face on the Moon?

Who Were the Brothers Grimm?

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