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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?

What Is Static Electricity?

Hats off to the power of static electricity. It’s totally shocking!

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What Is Static Electricity?

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?

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?

Do Reindeer Live Outside the North Pole?

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen... but how much do you really know about reindeer?

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Do Reindeer Live Outside the North Pole?

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?

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 a Supernova?

Today’s Wonder of the Day isn’t just super...it’s a supernova! Join us for a journey through outer space to see what happens when stars run out of fuel.

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What Is a Supernova?

What Makes Bloodhounds Good Detectives?

Today we’re hitting the trail with a four-legged pup that “nose” a thing or two about hide-and-seek.

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What Makes Bloodhounds Good Detectives?

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 Were Birthstones Chosen for Each Month?

Enjoy your visit to Wonderopolis today as we examine some precious stones!

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How Were Birthstones Chosen for Each Month?

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?

What Happened to Zealandia?

We hope you brought your scuba suit! Today’s Wonder of the Day takes us deep into the sea.

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What Happened to Zealandia?

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?

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?

How Do Hurricanes Get Their Names?

What’s in a name? You may be surprised. Today’s Wonder of the Day just might blow you away!

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How Do Hurricanes Get Their Names?

What Makes a Pyramid?

Did the Ancient Egyptians have a favorite shape? Find out today in Wonderopolis!

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What Makes a Pyramid?

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?

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?

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Why Do People Kiss Under Mistletoe?

What Is Static Electricity?

Why Do Pianos Have 88 Keys?

What Is an Almanac?

How Did the Months of the Year Get Their Names?

Do Reindeer Live Outside the North Pole?

How Does a Camera Work?

Where Does French Toast Come From?

What Is a Supernova?

What Makes Bloodhounds Good Detectives?

How Hot Is Lukewarm?

How Were Birthstones Chosen for Each Month?

Who Were the Brothers Grimm?

What Happened to Zealandia?

What Are Baseballs Made of?

Do You See a Face on the Moon?

How Do Hurricanes Get Their Names?

What Makes a Pyramid?

Have You Ever Had a Frog In Your Throat?

Why Are There So Many Antibiotics?

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