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 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.
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’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 Were the Original Thirteen Colonies? - Wonderopolis
WEBWith the settlement of Jamestown in 1607, Virginia became the first of the original 13 colonies. It was founded by the London Company pursuant to a charter issued by King James I. The colony of Virginia looked a bit different than the state we know today. For example, the colony of Virginia also included all the land we now know as West Virginia.
What Happened to Robert Johnson at the Crossroads?
WEBFeb 8, 2019 · People say Robert Johnson went out one night to the crossroads of two highways in the Mississippi Delta. The legend says he stood at the crossroads for a long time. At exactly midnight, a large man dressed in black appeared. Those who believe the legend say the man in black was the Devil. Robert …
How Did Earth Begin? - Wonderopolis
WEBSep 22, 2014 · The largest of the planetesimals became the earliest forms of the planets that make up our solar system today. Slowly, they organized themselves in orbits around the Sun and their gravitational pulls cleared the areas around them of rocky material. Scientists believe Earth formed in this way about 4.6 billion years ago.
What Is Fast Fashion? - Wonderopolis
WEBIt’s a way of making and selling clothing at a fast pace to keep up with changing trends. Fast fashion companies may produce new clothing weekly—52 times per year instead of the traditional four. Fast fashion has both advantages and disadvantages. For example, these companies seek to produce clothing as cheaply as possible.
Who are the Anunnaki? - Wonderopolis
WEBThe Sumerian civilization existed from 4100 B.C.E. until around 1750 B.C.E. The name “Sumer” meant “land of the civilized kings.”. The Sumerians were one of the first groups to divide time into hours and minutes. They also had a complex religion that involved gods called the Anunnaki. The Anunnaki were believed to be in charge of ...
Can You Catch HanaHaki Disease? - Wonderopolis
WEBFeb 25, 2020 · First, the illness goes away if the other person changes their mind. If they have romantic feelings for the afflicted person, then that person gets better. The second cure is surgery. Fictional doctors can remove the flowers. This also takes away the romantic feelings the character felt. Real people can’t catch HanaHaki Disease.