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Today Wonderopolis is exploring the tradition of the quinceañera. Put on your party shoes and join us as we celebrate this very important sweet 15.
Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Anna. Anna Wonders, “How do the claws of wolfs and bears retract and reatract” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Anna! If you’ve spent much time around cats of ...
Have You Ever Wondered... How do dryer sheets prevent static cling? What causes static cling? Can you make your own dryer sheets?
Have You Ever Wondered... How does an air conditioner work? What are the basic parts of an air conditioner? What are the two most common refrigerants used today?
Have You Ever Wondered... Which animal has the best hearing? Do animals need ears to hear? Can all animals hear?
Who Was Grace Lee Boggs?W e learn in school about historic U.S. figures who fought for social and civil rights. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Angela Davis, Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks were all famous for ...
Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Elizabeth. Elizabeth Wonders, “ What is buckminsterfullerene? ” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Elizabeth!
Have You Ever Wondered... Who was Elie Wiesel? To what historical event was Wiesel a witness? What is the title of Wiesel’s most famous book?
What Is Circular Breathing?L et’s start today’s Wonder of the Day with a breathing exercise. Ready? Okay—if you can, breathe in through your nose as you count to four. Now, hold that breath in for ...
How Do We Wonder?C alling all Wonder fans—today’s Wonder is for you! If you’re here, you already know how much you can learn and how much fun you can have on Wonderopolis. But have you ever wonder ...
Let's solve a riddle! What do leaves, mood rings, and the Taj Mahal have in common? Here's a hint: We can add chameleons to the list. That's right, every item on the list changes colors! Wait, isn't ...
Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Jenny. Jenny Wonders, “What is pride month?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Jenny! It’s June, and you might be seeing rainbows everywhere! We love rainbows any ...