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Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?T oday’s Wonder of the Day takes a fresh look at a vile fairy tale villain. You know the one. He terrorized the Three Little Pigs. He blew down their houses of straw ...
What Is Anzac Day?C an you think of any major national holidays? These may vary based on where you live. If you’re in the U.S., you may think of July 4. In Mexico, your mind may jump to September 16.
Who Was Leonidas?W hat do you think it would be like to live in ancient Greece? You would need to learn its alphabet. Maybe you would learn all about Greek mythology. You might even meet some famous ...
What Is an Oxymoron?H ave you ever eaten a jumbo shrimp? Have you ever seen something that was pretty ugly? Maybe you’ve experienced loud silence or noticed someone was clearly confused. If so, you ...
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 ...
What Is a Biography? - QuizI f you’re reading this, chances are that you enjoy learning about people, places, and new ideas. That’s what Wonderopolis is all about! Every Wonder you read is a ...
What Is Pride Month?I t’s June, and you might be seeing rainbows everywhere! We love rainbows any time of year, but in June, it usually means that we’re celebrating Pride Month. You may be WONDERing, ...
E ach person on the planet Earth has a story to tell. We all have different roles and experiences. You are someone’s child, a student, sibling, friend, or team member. You are all of these things at ...
D o you dream of becoming an astronaut? Lots of people grow up wondering what it would be like to travel through space. Like the subject of today’s Wonder, some work hard to make that dream a reality.
Do You Eat Enough Fiber?I f you watch much television or read many magazines, you probably see and hear all sorts of health advice. Don't eat that! Watch your calories! Cut out fat! Stay away from ...
What Is a Quinceañera?A t Wonderopolis, we love birthdays! Are there any birthdays that are important to you? Did you receive a special gift one year? Did everyone you love show up to celebrate? Did ...
Have You Ever Played Polo?T oday’s Wonder of the Day has it all—fun, competition, and even horseback riding! It’s an ancient sport that may go back as far as 600 B.C.E. What are we talking about? Polo ...