We didn't stick around long enough to the beavers finish their golf game, but their conversation did get us to WONDERing. Exactly why is it that golfers yell, "Fore!"? Originally, golfers would yell ...

Where Do Last Names Come From?D o you like social studies? Learning about the past can be so much fun. It’s great to learn about where we’ve been and how the past shapes the future. Of course, it can ...

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 ...

What Is a Möbius Strip?H ave you ever heard about infinity? If so, you might know the symbol for infinity. It’s called the lemniscate, which means “ribbon.” Did you know that the lemniscate looks a ...

Try It Out Are you ready to keep the party going? Grab a friend or family member to help you explore one or more of the following activities: The quinceañera may be one of the most important birthdays ...

Are There Ancient Viruses Trapped in Glaciers?H ave you ever seen a glacier? If you haven’t and would like to, act quickly! As many of our Wonder Friends know, the world’s glaciers are melting. Each ...

What Is a Biodome?I magine you’re standing in the center of a sea of trees. Everywhere you look, you see ivy, flowers, and other plants. You can hear frogs croaking and crickets chirping. Where are ...

How Does a Forklift Work?I magine you’re in charge of constructing a brand new building in your area. What will you need? You might think of concrete and other building materials. You’ll also need a ...

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 ...

Who Was Rembrandt?I f you’ve been WONDERing with us for a while, you may have read about several famous artists. Maybe you know all about Frida Kahlo, Maya Angelou, or Leonardo da Vinci. Today’s ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Alexa. Alexa Wonders, “How are wigs made?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Alexa! The earliest wigs date back thousands of years. Some experts say evidence may ...

Are Trovants Alive?W e hope you brought your suitcase, because today, we’re traveling outside of Wonderopolis. Where are we going? It’s a place that’s known for brown bears, Gothic churches, and ...