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Why Does Ice Float in Water?

Today’s cool Wonder of the Day will really float your boat!

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Why Does Ice Float in Water?

What Is Surface Tension?

Join us in Wonderopolis today for one of our most tense Wonders of the Day ever!

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What Is Surface Tension?

Have You Ever Been Whitewater Rafting?

Today’s Wonder of the Day is a thrilling rush that only nature can provide!

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Have You Ever Been Whitewater Rafting?

When Did Mardi Gras Start?

We’re celebrating Fat Tuesday in Wonderopolis today!

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When Did Mardi Gras Start?

Do Pumpkins Float or Sink?

Today in Wonderopolis we’re bobbing for something much larger than apples!

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Do Pumpkins Float or Sink?

How Did the “Unsinkable” Titanic Sink?

We hope today’s Wonder of the Day really floats your boat! It’s time to take a closer look at one of history’s most fascinating disasters.

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How Did the “Unsinkable” Titanic Sink?

Is the Dead Sea Deadly?

Join us in Wonderopolis today as we take a trip to the Middle East to find out exactly what’s so deadly about the Dead Sea!

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Is the Dead Sea Deadly?

Why Is There So Much Foam in a Root Beer Float?

We’re visiting the Wonderopolis soda fountain today to mix root beer with ice cream to create a sweet, frothy treat!

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Why Is There So Much Foam in a Root Beer Float?

Why Is it Easier To Lift Someone in Water than on Land?

Today’s Wonder of the Day will try to answer the age-old question of why you seem so much stronger in the pool!

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Why Is it Easier To Lift Someone in Water than on Land?

Why Is the Sea Salty?

Hold the pepper! Take a deep breath and dive on in. Wonderopolis is heading to the beach today to find out what makes the ocean so salty!

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Why Is the Sea Salty?

Why Do You Sink in Quicksand?

You’ll need to let today’s Wonder of the Day really sink in — and watch your step while you’re at it! We’re exploring the science behind quicksand.

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Why Do You Sink in Quicksand?

How Does a Submarine Work?

You don’t have to go 20,000 leagues under the sea to experience life on a submarine. Just head over to Wonderopolis and let’s dive in!

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How Does a Submarine Work?

How Fast Can a Feather Fall?

We’re sorry, but today’s Wonder of the Day will probably bring you down!

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How Fast Can a Feather Fall?

How Do Boats Float?

We believe today’s Wonder of the Day will really float your boat!

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How Do Boats Float?

Do You Love a Parade?

Are you ready to march? Line up quickly and don’t let today’s Wonder of the Day float away!

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Do You Love a Parade?

How Does a Hovercraft Work?

Today’s Wonder of the Day will keep you floating on air!

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How Does a Hovercraft Work?

Is It Thanksgiving Without Cranberries?

Turkey? Check. Stuffing? Check. Mashed potatoes? Check. What are we missing? Find out in today’s Wonder of the Day.

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Is It Thanksgiving Without Cranberries?

When Is Being Grounded Good?

Today in Wonderopolis you’ll find out why it’s sometimes a good thing to be grounded!

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When Is Being Grounded Good?

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Why Does Ice Float in Water?

What Is Surface Tension?

Have You Ever Been Whitewater Rafting?

When Did Mardi Gras Start?

Do Pumpkins Float or Sink?

How Did the “Unsinkable” Titanic Sink?

Is the Dead Sea Deadly?

Why Is There So Much Foam in a Root Beer Float?

Why Is it Easier To Lift Someone in Water than on Land?

Why Is the Sea Salty?

Why Do You Sink in Quicksand?

How Does a Submarine Work?

How Fast Can a Feather Fall?

How Do Boats Float?

Do You Love a Parade?

How Does a Hovercraft Work?

Is It Thanksgiving Without Cranberries?

When Is Being Grounded Good?

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