Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Andrew from AL. Andrew Wonders, “ What was the kraken? ” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Andrew!

Why Do Donuts Have Holes?W e were in the Wonderopolis kitchen making breakfast the other day when we overheard the toast and the cereal telling jokes: Toast: Hey cereal! Why did the donut have to go ...

Do Dogs Really Eat Homework?Y ou have a big, important homework assignment due tomorrow, but you're not stressed. You made good use of your study time at school and completed over half of it. When you ...

Have You Ever Wondered... How many sharks are in the ocean? How many different species of sharks are there? What is the largest shark?

Have You Ever Wondered... What would Earth be like without the Sun? What would happen to Earth if the Sun suddenly disappeared? How long could humans survive on Earth if the Sun went out?

How Do Boats Float?I n Wonderopolis, we have lots of fun in the water. From paddling canoes and kayaks to spending time in houseboats, floating on lakes and rivers is a great way to enjoy the outdoors ...

Have You Ever Wondered... How much of our brains do we use? Is it true that humans only use 10% of their brains? What percentage of the body's energy does the brain use?

Have You Ever Wondered... Do tornadoes always twist in the same direction? In which direction do tornadoes usually turn? Is it possible for one storm to spawn tornadoes that turn in different ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by adeline. adeline Wonders, “why do birds fly together in a flock” Thanks for WONDERing with us, adeline! For example, you might see a group of sparrows flying ...

Is Seven Really a Lucky Number?Q uick! Think of a number between one and 10. Now let's see if we can guess which number you thought of. Was it seven? We're willing to bet that many of you did indeed ...

Have You Ever Wondered... Do black cats bring bad luck? How did superstitions about black cats get started? Do any cultures think black cats bring good luck?

How Does a Doorbell Work?D ing dong! Someone's at the front door! Do you have a doorbell at your house? Maybe you live in an apartment and have a bunch of doorbells – and maybe even an intercom – at ...