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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
Among the Hidden
Q: Can a leopard hide anywhere he wants? A: No, he is always spotted! Explanation: If you have ever seen a leopard, you will know that leopards have spots. Spots are the round marks that a leopard has on its fur. … Continue reading
Bogged Down
Q: What is the difference between a pirate and a cranberry farmer? A: A pirate buries his treasure while a cranberry farmer treasures his berries! Explanation: Cranberries are a sour fruit, related to blueberries, that are used to make cranberry sauce and … Continue reading
A Purrfect Joke
Q: What color is a happy cat? A: Purr-ple! Explanation: Cats make two common sounds- they meow and they purr (they can also howl and screech but those sounds are not as common). Purring is that low, rumble that you can feel on … Continue reading
Brilliance
Q: Why did the teacher wear sunglasses during class? A: Because her students were so bright! Explanation: Have you ever seen a teacher wear sunglasses while teaching in a classroom? I haven’t. Most people only wear sunglasses when they are outside in the … Continue reading
Catch and Release
Q: What can you catch but not throw? A: A cold! Explanation: Are you familiar with the expression, to catch a cold? when you catch a cold you get a cold (runny nose, sneezing, maybe coughing, …) from someone else. Cold sometimes means the … Continue reading
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Sweet Honey in the Hair
Q: Why do bees have sticky hair? A: They use honey combs! Explanation: You already know that bees make honey. Honeycomb is where honey is stored in the hive. The honeycomb is made of many hexagons (a 6 sided figure like a snowflake … Continue reading
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Tagged bees, comb, ELL, ESL, funny, hair, hexagon, honey, honeycomb, humor, joke, jokes explained, sticky, Sweet Honey in the Rock, vocabulary
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Gives You Goosebumps
Q: What do ghosts read? A: Booooks! Explanation: Ghosts say, “Boo!” when they come out to scare you. Of course books are for reading. This joke is funny because it combines the word ‘boo’ with the word ‘books.’ Ok, it’s only … Continue reading
