Where the Wonders of Learning Never Cease | Wonderopolis
Wonder of the Day #2283 Have You Ever Tasted an Arab Taco? Today’s Wonder of the Day takes a closer look at a Mexican delicacy with a Middle Eastern twist!
What Is the Space-Time Continuum? - Wonderopolis
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, that's understandable.Something called a "space-time continuum" certainly sounds like it would be out of this world.
What Happens to Sugar When It Dissolves? - Wonderopolis
Try It Out. Ask an adult to help you try out the activities below. Looking for some hands-on practice? Ask an adult to help you with one of these fun solubility experiments!Be sure to follow the directions and clean up after.
Why Are They Called "Ears" of Corn? - Wonderopolis
We were walking past the Wonderopolis barn the other day when we overheard an interesting conversation between a couple of cows:. Bessie: Psst! Molly! Can you keep a secret?Come out to the field and I'll tell you.. Molly: No! Not out in the field.Tell me here. Bessie: Why not out in the field?. Molly: You can't tell a secret out in the field, Bessie!It's a field of corn.
Do You Have a Photographic Memory? - Quiz | Wonderopolis
Do you like tests? If you're like most kids, the answer is probably a resounding “No!" Tests can be a lot of work, especially in subjects like history that have a ton of facts to remember.. Sometimes you might wish you had a better memory.Have you ever gotten down to the last couple of questions on a test, but you just can't seem to remember the answer?
What Happens When You Mix Vinegar and Baking Soda?
Feb 28, 2017 · How hungry are you when you get home from a busy day at school? Starving? Ravenous? Famished?Those are just a few of the adjectives that kids might use to describe their hunger pains when they burst through the front door.. Instead of starting on homework, the first stop many kids make is the refrigerator.If you've ever searched the refrigerator for food after …
What Is Earth’s Core Made of? - Wonderopolis
Oct 10, 2014 · What's under your feet? Depending upon where you're currently standing, it could be dirt, rock, or grass. But what's really under your feet? If you were to dig straight down, what would you find?
Who Invented the Alphabet? - Wonderopolis
No single person or culture invented the alphabet — it has evolved over centuries. In order to understand modern alphabets, we must take a trip back through time.. Archaeologists have discovered cave paintings thousands of years old that document the first forms of alphabets. In fact, some of the oldest alphabetic symbols have been found in Central America (2,500 years …
Why Do You See Your Breath When It’s Cold? | Wonderopolis
Mar 6, 2017 · Brrr! It's freezing this morning in Wonderopolis. We woke up to a thick blanket of frost on the grass. Be sure to bundle up as you head to the bus stop. You don't want to get frostbite!. As you wait for the bus and talk with your friends, you may notice that you can see your breath. If you and your friends all exhale at the same time, you can make a big cloud in the air.
How Do Car Brakes Work? - Wonderopolis
Oct 26, 2016 · What do you think about when you're riding in the car with friends or family members? On your way to school, you might be thinking about the test you have that day or what's for lunch.On the way home from soccer practice, you might be WONDERing what's for dinner or how you're going to get all that homework finished before tomorrow.. You probably …