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Do Doctors Ever Get Sick?

Even an apple a day won’t keep today’s Wonder of the Day away!

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Do Doctors Ever Get Sick?
Does Hand Sanitizer Really Work?

If you like clean, germ-free hands, then today’s Wonder of the Day is for you! Join us for a closer look at that clear gel that often replaces good old soap and water.

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Does Hand Sanitizer Really Work?
Why Do You Sneeze?

Even if you don’t know German, today’s Wonder of the Day will have you saying “Gesundheit!”

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Why Do You Sneeze?
What Does It Mean To Be Immune?

Today’s Wonder of the Day features some famous fighters!

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What Does It Mean To Be Immune?
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 a Parasite?

Today’s Wonder of the Day takes a closer look at some really needy creatures!

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What Is a Parasite?
Why Do We Get Fevers?

Today’s Wonder of the Day really turns up the heat!

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Why Do We Get Fevers?
Can Germs Live in Outer Space?

Today’s Wonder of the Day is out of this world…but a little icky!

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Can Germs Live in Outer Space?
Why Do Mosquito Bites Itch?

Today’s Wonder of the Day may have you swatting and scratching!

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Why Do Mosquito Bites Itch?
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?
Could a Cockroach Survive a Nuclear War?

Get up close and personal with a creepy crawler in today’s Wonder of the Day!

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Could a Cockroach Survive a Nuclear War?
Is the Five-Second Rule Really True?

Today’s Wonder of the Day might have you asking, “Are you really going to eat that?”

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Is the Five-Second Rule Really True?
What Causes Ear Infections?

Today’s Wonder of the Day is a real pain in the ear!

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What Causes Ear Infections?
Can Germs Be Good for You?

Today’s Wonder of the Day may make you want to wash your hands…or not!

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Can Germs Be Good for You?
Do Scars Last Forever?

Today’s Wonder of the Day is a cut above the rest. Join us to learn about marks that serve as memories!

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Do Scars Last Forever?
Can the Sun Help To Kill Germs?

Be sure to visit Wonderopolis today as we head to the Sun to check out some killer rays!

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Can the Sun Help To Kill Germs?
What Brings a Tear to Your Eye?

You may want to bring a box of tissues to Wonderopolis today!

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What Brings a Tear to Your Eye?
Why Can't All Medicine Be Swallowed?

You might not like today’s Wonder of the Day, but we hope you’ll give it a shot!

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Why Can't All Medicine Be Swallowed?
Are All Diseases Contagious?

You won’t want to catch today’s Wonder of the Day!

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Are All Diseases Contagious?
Have You Ever Had Sinus Trouble?

You might want to bring some tissues with you to Wonderopolis today!

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Have You Ever Had Sinus Trouble?

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