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Math is a part of our lives in almost every way. Check out these interesting facts about math that show why it's the "universal language":
  • The mathematical tool, the wheel, is believed to be first used around 3000 BC.
  • 3000 BC is also the period in which the Ancient Egyptians started using numerals. As evidenced in their hieroglyphics.
  • Fahrenheit invented his thermometer in 1718. Thermometers are mathematical tools used to measure temperature, and of course are still used widely present-day.
  • The first evidence of counting dates back more than 52,000 years and is attributed to the Neanderthal man.
  • Galileo one of the most famous mathematicians, was born in 1564.
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    1. Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems.

    2. Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything.

    3. Why was six afraid of seven? Because seven eight nine.

    4. Why did the math teacher break up with the graph paper? Because it was too square.

    5. What's the difference between a poorly dressed man on a unicycle and a well-dressed man on a tricycle? Attire.

    6. What do you call a group of rabbits hopping backwards simultaneously? A receding hareline.

    7. Why did the pony need a glass of water? Because he was a little horse.

    8. Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing.

    9. What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus.

    10. Why was the musician arrested? For fingering a minor.

    11. What did the zero say to the eight? Nice belt.

    12. What's the difference between a poorly dressed man on a unicycle and a well-dressed man on a tricycle? Attire.

    13. What do you call an alligator in a vest? An investigator.

    14. Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field.

    15. Why did the cookie go to the doctor? Because it was feeling crummy.

    16. What's the difference between an actor and a train? One emotes, the other locomotes.

    17. Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything.

    18. What do you call a belt made out of watches? A waist of time.

    19. What do you call a can opener that doesn't work? A cannot opener.

    20. Why don't aliens visit our solar system? We have a Sun that scares them away.

    21. How do trees access the internet? With a branch office.

    22. Why did the two four-legged creatures cancel their lunch plans? They were at odds over which restaurant was pawsitively the best.

    23. What did the grape say when it got stepped on? Nothing, it just let out a little wine.

    24. Why did the piglet try to join the FBI? To be an underrrcover cop.

    25. How do you know the moon loved the earth? It would "eclipse" everything for it.

    26. What do you call an American bee? USB.

    27. Why did the tomato turn red? Because it saw the salad dressing.

    28. Why don't chickens involve in politics? They ruffle too many feathers.

    29. Why did the apple go to the doctor? Because it had a bad core.

    30. What do you call a bear that never gets birthdays? A non-polar bear.

    31. Why do bees have sticky hair? Because they use honeycombs.

    32. What do you call a penguin in the desert? Lost.

    33. Why was the eel so popular in school? Because he was an electrician.

    34. Why do you need math to tour Europe? Because you gotta know where to go and when to go sine in.

    35. Why don't compasses go on vacation? Because they're already always pointing south.

    36. What did the tie say to the hat? You go on ahead, I'll just hang around.

    37. What's the difference between a bottle of ketchup and a book? One is easy to catch up to, the other takes chapters.

    38. What do you get when you cross a snowman and a shark? Frostbite.

    39. Why did the chicken go to the Séance? To talk to the other side of the road.

    40. What did the lip say to the eyes? Between us, something smells.

    41. What's the difference between a fork and a shotgun? One serves dinner, the other serves targets.

    42. Why did the coffee file a police report? It got mugged.

    43. What did the ruler say to the pencil? You're pointless without me.

    44. Why did the computer break up with the internet? It found someone better to router.

    45. What do you get when you cross a sheep and a clown? A lamb joke.

    46. Why did the banana go to the doctor? It wasn't peeling well.

    47. What is a tree's favorite subject to study in school? History. It has so much trunk knowledge.

    48. Why was the math book sad? Because it had too many problems.

    49. Where do pencils go for vacation? Pennsylvania.

    50. What do you call a singing computer? Adele.
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