Have you ever learned about a past civilization in history class? Maybe you studied the ancient Greeks or the Aztec Empire. People remember these powerful kingdoms for their culture, religion, and ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Michael. Michael Wonders, “What is the slowest shark in the world?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Michael! As scientists continue to study these unusual ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by WonderFriend. WonderFriend Wonders, “Why do cars have glove compartments?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, WonderFriend! Today, most drivers don’t wear gloves ...

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 ...

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 ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Julie. Julie Wonders, “Who was Nellie Bly?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Julie! Elizabeth Jane Cochrane was born in Pennsylvania in 1864. When she was young, ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Lindsay from Middlefield, CT. Lindsay Wonders, “Why it is called a Thesaurus?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Lindsay! Have you ever been writing and realized ...

First, you learned to count. Then you moved on to addition and subtraction. Multiplication and division. Fractions, decimals, and even negative numbers. Nowadays, you may even solve problems that ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Seema from Mississauga. Seema Wonders, “What is Diwali?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Seema! What is Diwali? It’s also called Divali, or sometimes Deepavali.

If you notice tiny birds that seem to hover over flowers as they feed on their nectar, you're probably seeing hummingbirds. Hummingbirds are small birds with colorful feathers that seem to shine.

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 ...