Welcome to Wonderopolis®, a place where natural curiosity and imagination lead to exploration and discovery in learners of all ages. Each day, we pose an intriguing question—the Wonder of the Day®—and ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by ananya from AL. ananya Wonders, “how kaleidoscope works” Thanks for WONDERing with us, ananya! Have you ever played with a kaleidoscope? These toys can ...

Do you love s'mores? Who doesn't, right? All that marshmallowey, chocolatey, and graham-crackery goodness all smooshed together. We're getting hungry right now just thinking about them! Scientists ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Shantie from Carteret. Shantie Wonders, “What happens to sugar when it's dissolved in water?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Shantie! Have you ever added a ...

When you read today's Wonder of the Day question, what comes to mind? Do the words "space-time continuum" conjure up thoughts of light sabers from Star Wars and spaceships from Star Trek? If so, ...

Think of the brightest colors you’ve ever seen. Maybe you’ve stared into a crisp blue sky.Perhaps you picture bright green grass.You might even think of a beautiful sunrise or sunset.. If you’ve been ...

Whenever a large group or rocks tumbles down a slope, geologists call it a landslide.When huge amounts of snow rush down the slope of a mountain, scientists call it an avalanche.So what do you call it ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Zoieya . Zoieya Wonders, “What is a Quinceañera?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Zoieya ! At Wonderopolis, we love birthdays! Are there any birthdays that are ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by madeline. madeline Wonders, “How are headphones made?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, madeline! Do you love listening to music? Maybe podcasts or audiobooks ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by teagan from AL. teagan Wonders, “Why are only certain animals our pets?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, teagan!

Way back in 1836, Samuel F. B. Morse, along with Joseph Henry and Alfred Vail, invented an electrical telegraph system. Before telephones were invented, it could send messages over long distances by ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Addison. Addison Wonders, “who invented porta potty's” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Addison! You might call it “the loo.” Maybe your preferred term is “the ...