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who invented Netflix ?
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how do mermaids have babies
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How many states have the coronavirus?
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are mermaids real??
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Who invented the computer
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How will science effect the future?
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what is a black hole?
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what is Blockate?
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Who invented youtube
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what is the coronavirus
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What type of world languges are there?
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How long did Texans resist at the Alamo?
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Am I a smart person
Romen -
why does stories just are stories that they end quickly and not real
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Why does glass break when it gets hot?
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What is a decimal of the fraction 2/3
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why do trees take forever to grow?
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What city us Mont Blanc in?
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if you could talk with someone alive or dead who would it be
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How many states have the coronavirus?
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How are animals made
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Why do we have to grow up
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How do I save my zinnia plants if I planted the zinnias too close together?
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why is there a leap year every 4 years?
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how many Pokemon are in the show Pokemon
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Who invented youtube
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where did canue racing origanate?
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why was the roman empire so sucsesful?
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What is the smartest animal in the world
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can i be a mermaid
olivia
Top Nominated Wonder Questions:
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+58
Why do Olympians bite their medals?
Sam — Glen Allen, VA
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+50
What causes blindness?
Katherine — Owatonna, MN
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How does weeds grow?
Rafiul — Sydney, AL
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+38
How many animals are on earth?
helaina — clearwater, FL
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Why does a slinky get tangled so easily and is so hard to untangle?
Terry — Garner, NC
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+34
Why do we procrastinate?
Evan
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What Bedtime Story Would You Tell?
The earliest forms of storytelling were spoken. Storytellers recited stories from memory. They may also have used hand gestures and facial expressions.
Who Invented the Alphabet?
No single person or culture invented the alphabet — it has evolved over centuries. In order to understand modern alphabets, we must take a trip back through time.
How Can Four Legs Help You Become a Better Reader?
Family pets may not have a lot to say, but they make great listeners. Children are typically less stressed when reading aloud knowing their four-legged audience is patient and nonjudgmental.
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