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A Pirate Looks at Forty (+ 40)
Q: What did the ol’ pirate say on his birthday? A: Aye, matey! Explanation: Happy birthday, matey, and have some cake! “Matey” means pal or friend. Ol’ means old; the apostrophe (‘) replaces the ‘d’ in old just like the apostrophe … Continue reading
Bear Crossing
Q: What do you get when you cross a bear with a forest? A: Fur trees! Explanation: Can you imagine a tree with fur growing on it? No, fur grows on animals, specifically, on mammals. Trees can’t grow fur, but … Continue reading
Fire Away!
Q: What does an angel use to light a campfire? A: A match made in heaven! Explanation: When people go camping, sometimes they will build a campfire for cooking, roasting marshmallows, or telling stories. To build a fire you need … Continue reading
The Cows Might Be Listening
Q: Why shouldn’t you tell secrets on a farm? A: Because the potatoes have eyes and the corn has ears! Explanation: Ah, yes- more food jokes! When you look at a potato, you will see it has small bumps sticking out. … Continue reading
My Treat
Q: What did one plate say to the other? A: Dinner is on me! Explanation: When a meal such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner is served, it is typically put on a plate. If you go to a restaurant, the server may … Continue reading
Run, Run as Fast as You Can
Q: What does the gingerbread boy put on his bed? A: Cookie sheets! Explanation: A gingerbread boy is a type of cookie that is made out of gingerbread and cut in the shape of a person. Many people in the … Continue reading
Word Wizard
Q: What is a wizard’s favorite class in school? A: Spelling! Explanation: To spell a word (verb) is to say each letter in the word one by one: l – e – t – t – e – r. (Spelling … Continue reading
Puppy Time
Q: What do you call a dog that can tell time? A: A watch-dog! Explanation: A watchdog is a dog that guards your house; they are also known as guard dogs. (Watchdog can also refer to a group or agency … Continue reading
Can you ear me now?
Q: What has many ears but cannot hear? A: A field of corn! Explanation: “Ear” has two meanings (when used as a noun, a thing): 1) Most people (and most animals) have an ear on each side of their head that allow them … Continue reading
Stealth
Q: What kind of shoes does a ninja wear? A: Sneakers! Explanation: A very long time ago in Japan, ninjas worked as secret agents for the government; they were spies who were trained in the martial art of ninjutsu. They were known … Continue reading
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