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 comes to mind when you think of ancient civilizations? You might think of the Romans.Maybe Maya pops into your head. Perhaps you think of the Aboriginal people of Australia. Today’s Wonder of the Day is another great ancient civilization--the Sumerians.. Situated in Mesopotamia, ancient Sumer was a collection of city-states. The Sumerians had …

What Is a Multiple? Let’s see if you can count on the Wonder team to help you learn about multiples today!

Aug 13, 2014 · Have you ever been wandering around the streets of a city and happened upon a street performer wearing interesting clothes, lots of white make-up, but not making a sound?If so, chances are you've met a mime!. Mime is a form of silent art that involves acting or communicating using only movements, gestures, and facial expressions. A person performing …

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.

In yards all over the world, there comes a time each year when the temperatures turn from chilly to warm and millions of tiny yellow flowers bloom.While children love the arrival of these colorful petals, many adults — especially those who take care of the lawn — grimace at their appearance. What are we talking about?

Polar ice caps are dome-shaped sheets of ice found near the North and South Poles. They form because high-latitude polar regions receive less heat from the Sun than other areas on Earth.As a result, average temperatures at the poles can be very cold. The polar ice caps contain the majority of Earth's supply of freshwater.In fact, scientists estimate that 70 percent of Earth's …

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!

Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Victoria. Victoria Wonders, “How was Wonderopolis created?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Victoria!

Charlie Engelman is a writer, producer, and director of two National Geographic television series, Nature Boom Time! and Weird But True. His career as a science communicator began while he was still an undergraduate in ecology at the University of Michigan when his proposal, Nature Boom Time, was chosen from over 700 worldwide entries in Nat Geo’s “Expedition Granted” …