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Explore Wonders | Find: rain | Wonderopolis

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Why Does It Rain?

It’s about to get wet in Wonderopolis! Grab an umbrella. We’re heading outdoors to find out why raindrops keep falling on our heads.

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Why Does It Rain?
How Much Rain Can a Cloud Hold?

Today’s Wonderopolis weather forecast looks cloudy. Better bring an umbrella!

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How Much Rain Can a Cloud Hold?
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?
What Is a Monsoon?

If you’re coming to Wonderopolis today, better bring an umbrella!

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What Is a Monsoon?
Why Are Rainforests Important?

Today’s Wonder of the Day might have you singing, “Let it rain!”

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Why Are Rainforests Important?
Can Birds Fly in the Rain?

The skies are clear in Wonderopolis today, so FLY on in for a great Wonder of the Day!

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Can Birds Fly in the Rain?
What Is a Gully Washer?

Better put on your rubber boots if you’re headed to Wonderopolis today!

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What Is a Gully Washer?
Where Does Snow Go When It Melts?

Today’s frosty Wonder of the Day might disappear if it gets too warm!

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Where Does Snow Go When It Melts?
Why Does Rain Make You Sleepy?

This Wonder of the Day is RAINing knowledge!

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Why Does Rain Make You Sleepy?
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 Can You See a Rainbow in Bubbles?

You’ll see a rainbow today in Wonderopolis even if it’s not raining!

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Why Can You See a Rainbow in Bubbles?
What Keeps the Ocean from Draining Through the Sand?

Could the oceans be drained like a bathtub? Find out today in Wonderopolis!

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What Keeps the Ocean from Draining Through the Sand?
What Is a Cold Front?

Grab a coat! Colder weather is moving into Wonderopolis today!

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What Is a Cold Front?
Do Sheep Shrink When It Rains?

Today’s Wonder of the Day might try to pull the wool over your eyes!

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Do Sheep Shrink When It Rains?
Why Do Dogs Bark During Thunderstorms?

Today’s Wonder of the Day features a lot of booms followed by barks!

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Why Do Dogs Bark During Thunderstorms?
How Do You Do the Dragon Dance?

We hope you enjoy today’s fire-breathing Wonder of the Day!

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How Do You Do the Dragon Dance?
Is Acid Rain Dangerous?

It’s raining, it’s pouring! Let’s WONDER together today about a different kind of rain—acid rain—and how it affects everything!

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Is Acid Rain Dangerous?
How Cool Are Caves?

Today’s Wonder of the Day is really cool. How cool? Read on to find out!

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How Cool Are Caves?
How Does a Cactus Live Without Water?

Today’s Wonder of the Day may leave you really, really thirsty!

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How Does a Cactus Live Without Water?
Is It Always Calm Before a Storm?

Today’s Wonder of the Day might make you feel calm…or not!

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Is It Always Calm Before a Storm?

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