Where the Wonders of Learning Never Cease | Wonderopolis
WEBExplore the World of Wonders. Discover the latest Wonders from ARTS & CULTURE: Cultures Of The World, Food, Arab Taco, Shawarma, Mexico, Middle East, and more. #23.
What’s Your Zodiac Sign? | Wonderopolis
WEBThe 12 signs of the zodiac and their symbols are as follows: Aries — the ram (March 21-April 19) Taurus — the bull (April 20-May 20) Gemini — the twins (May 21-June 20) Cancer — the crab (June 21-July 22) Leo — the lion (July 23-August 22) Virgo — the maiden (August 23-September 22)
What Do B.C. and A.D. Stand For? - Wonderopolis
WEBWhat exactly do B.C. and A.D. stand for? B.C. stands for “Before Christ,” as in Jesus Christ. It indicates the number of years before the birth of Jesus (although Jesus himself was born in 4 B.C.). A.D. stands for the Latin phrase Anno Domini. That …
What Happens When You Mix Vinegar and Baking Soda?
WEBFeb 28, 2017 · The first reaction is the acid -base reaction. When vinegar and baking soda are first mixed together, hydrogen ions in the vinegar react with the sodium and bicarbonate ions in the baking soda. The result of this initial reaction is two new chemicals: carbonic acid and sodium acetate. The second reaction is a decomposition reaction.
What Is a Mime? - Wonderopolis
WEBAug 13, 2014 · Mime is a form of silent art that involves acting or communicating using only movements, gestures, and facial expressions. A person performing mime is also called a mime. Non-verbal communication dates all the way back to the first human beings. Before there was spoken language, gestures and facial expressions were used to communicate.
How Many Seconds Are In a Year? - Wonderopolis
WEBJul 20, 2011 · Here's what the conversion from one year to seconds would look like: 1 year = 365 days (no, we're not counting leap years!) 1 day = 24 hours. 1 hour = 60 minutes. 1 minute = 60 seconds. So…drum roll, please…one year would equal 365 times 24 times 60 times 60 seconds…or 31,536,000 seconds!
What Are Sakura? - Wonderopolis
WEBStill others would say the most beautiful tree they’ve ever seen is the cherry blossom tree. Sakura is the Japanese term for cherry blossom trees. Cherry blossom trees are different from other cherry trees. The main difference is that cherry blossom trees don’t produce fruit. Instead, they bloom with beautiful pink or white flowers each spring.
What Is a Cold Front? - Wonderopolis
WEBDec 10, 2012 · In weather terms, a front is the boundary between air masses of different temperatures. A cold front is the leading edge of a mass of cooler air that is pushing warmer air ahead of it out of the way. As a cold front moves into an area, it displaces warmer air at ground level. Colder air is denser than warm air, so it pushes the warm air higher ...
How Does a Siphon Work? - Wonderopolis
WEBNov 24, 2015 · For much of scientific history, scientists have believed that siphons work because of the force of atmospheric pressure. A basic siphon consists of a tube in a larger container that goes up over a hump (the edge of the container) to empty out into a container at a lower level. When liquid is sucked through the tube over the hump and begins to ...
How Does a Plasma Ball Work? - Wonderopolis
WEBOct 30, 2014 · The modern plasma balls popular as novelty and educational items today were first designed by Bill Parker. The electrode at the center of a plasma ball emits a high-frequency, high- voltage alternating electric current. This current flows through the plasma filaments to create colorful tendrils of light. The colors depend upon the gases used ...
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