Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Eva. Eva Wonders, “How many Holocaust survivors are still alive?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Eva! Each person on the planet Earth has a story to tell. We ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by kendrew. kendrew Wonders, “how do hovercrafts work” Thanks for WONDERing with us, kendrew! How does a hovercraft work? They have engines that power fans.

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Dakimbria from greenwood, SC. Dakimbria Wonders, “Why is Los Angeles called Los Angeles?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Dakimbria! Los Angeles, also known as ...

The teddy bear is named after U.S. President Theodore “Teddy" Roosevelt. In 1902, President Roosevelt participated in a bear-hunting trip in Mississippi. While hunting, Roosevelt declared the behavior ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Lillie. Lillie Wonders, “Why are Pygmy Hippos so small? What makes them pygmy?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Lillie! At birth, pygmy hippos weigh about 7.5 ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Cathrine from Raleigh, NC, NC. Cathrine Wonders, “How do cochlear implants work?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Cathrine! What are cochlear implants? They’re ...

In these lines from a well-known poem— “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by Samuel Taylor Coleridge—an “ancient mariner,” or sailor, complains of being surrounded by water he cannot drink. He is on a ...

How Old is American Football? - Quiz In 1876, a convention was held during which the first rules for American football were written down. Yale coach Walter Camp helped steer American football away ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Jessica. Jessica Wonders, “Who was Lionel Messi?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Jessica! Do you tune in for the World Cup every four years? Do you dream of ...

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