How Do Cheat Codes Work?
Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Odin. Odin Wonders, “Why do cheat codes work?” Thanks for WONDERing with us, Odin! It's a typical weekday. You get home and make an after-school snack before you get started on your homework. Fortunately, your teacher took it easy on you today. A few math problems and a half-hour of reading and you're finished well before dinner.What will you do with your free time? You could grab your skateboard and enjoy the nice weather outside. You could watch the next episode of that show you started binge watching online last night.Instead, you turn on the television, grab a controller, and plop down on the couch for some quality time with your favorite video game. Ever since the first video game was invented, video game developers have been making games that excite the senses and challenge the reflexes. Some of them even help you get some exercise!This new game you've been playing for the past week has really captured your imagination. It immerses you in...