What Is a Rube Goldberg Machine?H ave you ever seen a Rube Goldberg machine in action? You probably have, even if you didn’t know what it was. A Rube Goldberg machine is a that uses a chain reaction ...

How Many Seconds Are In a Year?S ome people believe that life is not about how many breaths you take, but instead how many moments take your breath away. What's for certain is that the time we have is ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by skylar from broken arrow, OK. skylar Wonders, “why was morse code invented” Thanks for WONDERing with us, skylar! Way back in 1836, Samuel F. B. Morse, along ...

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 ...

What do you get when you combine ground beef, onions, tomato sauce, and seasonings? Here’s another hint—it tastes great on a hamburger bun. If you guessed a sloppy joe sandwich, you’re right! There’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

D o you help with the chores in your home? Maybe you clean your bedroom or dust the shelves. You might even get to help fold laundry or sweep the floor. Or perhaps your job is to do the dishes. If so, ...

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 Ready to keep learning? Check out the activities below with help from a friend or family member. Today, the trovants of Costesti are protected by a museum. Visit Tripadvisor to learn more ...

What Do Barges Carry? - QuizD o you love boats? There are lots of fun boats you can enjoy on a lake, such as paddleboats, canoes, and kayaks. It can also be a lot of fun to stay on a houseboat during ...

Who Was Grace Lee Boggs?W e learn in school about historic U.S. figures who fought for social and civil rights. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Angela Davis, Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks were all famous for ...