What Bone Has a Sense of Humour? is a science pun that’s great for biology class. Guess, then tap Show Answer.
Riddle: What bone has a sense of humor?
Answer: Humorous
Need a hint?
It’s in your upper arm, between your shoulder and elbow.
Answer and explanation (spoiler!)
The answer is the humerus.
The humerus is the long bone in your upper arm. Its name sounds just like “humorous”, which means funny.
It’s also why people call the elbow nerve the “funny bone”, since it runs right past the humerus.
Difficulty: Medium · Best for: ages 9 and up
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FAQ
Why is it called the funny bone?
Bumping your elbow hits a nerve near the humerus, causing a strange tingling, and the name is a pun on “humerus”.
Is this good for class?
Yes, it’s a favourite with science teachers.