Brothers Thomas and William Bowler created the bowler hat in 1849. The Bowler brothers designed the hat to fill a special order from a customer who wanted a new hat that would protect gamekeepers' ...

Hans Christian Andersen was born in the town of Odense, Denmark, on April 2, 1805. The beloved author of some of the most famous fairy tales of all time, Andersen remains a favorite author of children ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Oakley. Oakley Wonders, “why do some plants not need sunlight?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Oakley! You’ve probably learned about photosynthesis in school.

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We hear a lot about what killed the dinosaurs. But what we don’t often ask is . . . what helped dinosaurs come into being? What animals came before dinosaurs, and what happened to them? When dinosaurs ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Elizabeth. Elizabeth Wonders, “Why do we need trees?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Elizabeth! Have you seen a tree today? Maybe there is a tall pine growing ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Penny. Penny Wonders, “Is acid rain dangerous?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Penny! You may be someone who cares a lot about the environment. Everyone can ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Emma. Emma Wonders, “how do squids ink” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Emma! Most cephalopod ink is black. But it can range to brown, reddish, or even deep ...

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Klaire. Klaire Wonders, “What is Chiari Malformation” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Klaire! Did you know that your brain is in charge of everything your body ...