Have you ever wondered about questions that have no answers? This article reveals a list of questions that cannot be answered.
First, as we navigate the beauty and complexities of life, it’s natural to wonder and ask questions about certain mysteries. And try as hard as we can to get answers, it only gets more complicated.
In this article, I’ll be taking you through a list of questions that can’t be answered. While it’s meant to spark some interesting conversations for fun and some might even sound silly, you’ll discover that there’s more to life than we can explain.
Keep reading to find out if you can answer any of these questions.
50 Funny Questions That Cannot Be Answered
Below are 50 hilarious questions that cannot be answered:
- If God created Adam and Eve first and they gave birth to Cain, who did Cain marry?
- If animals don’t marry, does it mean they commit fornication?
- Why do you trust your instincts when you can’t see it?
- Why does time fly and run?
- Why does time wait for no man?
- Why do men respect time but time doesn’t respect them?
- Who taught the first man how to speak?
- What made animals stop speaking?
- What language do animals speak?
- Do animals commit su!cide?
- Do stairs go up or down?
- Do you daydream at night?
- Do coffins get a lifetime warranty?
- Do dead people see?
- Do stutterers stutter when they think?
- Do you know when you fall asleep?
- How do you handcuff a man with no hands?
- Does the world have an endpoint?
- Where does the end of the world lead to?
- If one child is born on December 31st and the other is born on the 1st of January, are they still twins?
- When did time begin?
- Where do forgotten thoughts go?
- Why do we dream dreams?
- Who decides what is wrong or right?
- Why is there no freedom after speech?
- How long do you think you’ll be remembered after you die?
- Which was discovered first, orange fruit or orange color?
- If mad people don’t know they’re mad, how are you sure you’re not mad?
- Are people conscious when they die?
- Who taught the first teachers?
- If the early bird gets the worm, why does the patient dog get the fattest bone?
- If you don’t believe in dreams, why do you wish for your dreams to come true?
- If you hate haters, does that make you a hater that you hate?
- If you can’t wait to live life, what have you been doing since?
- If the sky is the starting point, where does it end?
- Why do you cry when you cut onions but onions don’t cry when it’s being cut?
- If the planet revolves around the sun, how come we stand in one place and not turn around?
- If more people come into this world as more people die, when will the world come to an end?
- Where’s your mind located?
- If you say something is indescribable, haven’t you described it?
- Do deaf people hear their thoughts?
- Do dumb people speak in their minds?
- Why is it called French kissing when it happens outside the country?
- Where do the numbers end?
- Why does the alphabet start from A and not Z?
- If murder is a crime, why are murderers murdered?
- Who taught the first man how to cry?
- Where is heaven?
- Is hell located somewhere? Where would that be?
- If people lived up to almost a thousand years in the Bible, why are we yet to see anyone live up to two hundred years now?
If God created Adam and Eve first and they gave birth to Cain, who did Cain marry?
Many Bible scholars say that Cain married his sister. However, this assertion can’t be found in the Bible. It’s not even recorded when Adam and Eve gave birth to girls. So, where did the girl that Cain married come from?
This is one of the many questions that bug Christians and nonchristians.
If animals don’t marry, does it mean they commit fornication?
Christians believe intimacy outside marriage is fornication, which is a sin. Now, it’s clear animals reproduce by mating like humans. But, we’ve not heard of marriage in the animal kingdom.
So, here’s another funny question to worry yourself and your cliques about if you have the time.
Why do you trust your instincts when you can’t see it?
We’ve probably all heard these statements, “My instincts don’t lie,” “I trust my instincts,” and the like. But, what’s the instinct? Why do we tend to trust it better than we trust our fellow humans that we see?
Why does time fly and run?
We keep saying that time flies or runs to describe how short life can be or to emphasize sayings about wasting time.
But, the real question is, why does time fly? Who gave it wings? Where does it fly to?
Why does time wait for no man?
Another funny question with unrealistic answers is, “Why does time wait for no man?”
This phrase, “time waits for no man” is another saying people often use to warn against wasting time and procrastination. But a valid question remains, “Why does time wait for no man? What will happen if it waits? Will the world come to an end?
Why do men respect time but time doesn’t respect them?
Another funny, unanswerable question about wasting time is why men respect time, but time doesn’t reciprocate. People respect time by trying to keep to time for events and work according to schedule, but time will never wait when a man is running late.
Who taught the first man how to speak?
We know children learn from their parents, siblings, and their environment, how to speak. But, who taught the first man on earth how to speak? How did he even come about language? Why are children not born with the inherent knowledge of language?
What made animals stop speaking?
According to the Bible, Eve communicated with the snake. So, what happened? What went wrong? Why can’t snakes talk now?
Moreover, when God pronounced judgment for Adam and Eve’s disobedience, he didn’t stop the snake from speaking as a punishment. So, when did it happen?
What language do animals speak?
We understand that animals communicate to themselves. So, what language do they speak? What’s the name?
Do animals commit su!cide?
Another funny question that has no answer is, “Do animals commit su!cide?”
We know that humans commit this act when they’re depressed, but what about animals? Do they get depressed? Do they end their lives when they do?
This is a question worth thinking about.
Do stairs go up or down?
Another laughable question that has bugged humans is whether stairs go up or down.
You must have seen stairs and their design- to help you climb upward and descend lower. So, how are they built? To go upward or downward?
Do you daydream at night?
Daydream is regarded as a spontaneous chain of thoughts when one is awake. So, when someone has these thoughts during the night, is it still called daydreaming? Or is it meant to be a “night dream?”
Do coffins get a lifetime warranty?
Manufacturers build certain products to last for a long time, and often offer a specific number of years of warranty.
Now, coffins are built to house a dead body, but we know that many of these designs won’t last forever.
So, do coffins get a lifetime warranty? Do manufacturers make another one when it’s decayed? Maybe we should ask them.
Do dead people see?
People have different ideologies about death and dead people. Some religions believe in resurrection after death, while some believe the dead can be consulted.
Irrespective of anyone’s belief, a valid question remains, “do dead people see?” If they do, how?
Do stutterers stutter when they think?
Another funny question that will be difficult to answer is if stutterers stutter when they think. It is a question worth pondering about. Even stutterers themselves might not be able to answer you.
Do you know when you fall asleep?
“Do you know when you fall asleep?” is another hilarious question that’s worth thinking about.
I’m yet to see someone who knows the exact time they fall asleep.
How do you handcuff a man with no hands?
“How do you handcuff a man with no hands?” is another funny question with no answer. The truth is that you can never handcuff a man without hands If you cuff his legs, it’s no longer handcuffing.
Does the world have an endpoint?
Scientists claim that the world is spherical and not flat, so does it mean that the world doesn’t have an endpoint? If that’s the case, is it safe to say the world and the continent that make it is a big circle, all linked together?
Where does the end of the world lead to?
If you believe the world has an end, where does that end lead to? Hell? Or does it end at a mighty wall like the walls of Jerusalem or probably the Great Walls of China?
If one child is born on December 31st and the other is born on the 1st of January, are they still twins?
Here’s another important question to ponder and have an interesting conversation about. These children have different years of birth, so it’ll be difficult to label them as twins.
When did time begin?
“How and when did time begin? If this time began at a particular time, what was happening before that time?
Where do forgotten thoughts go?
“Where do forgotten thoughts go?” is another question worth asking. But, I bet you won’t have an answer.
It’s believed that the human mind processes thoughts, but when we forget these thoughts, where do they go? Sometimes, we recall these thoughts, so where do we recall them from?
Why do we dream dreams?
“Why do we dream dreams?” is another silly question to ask. There’s a definition for a dream, which means a series of imaginative events that occur in the mind when one is asleep.
The question is, why do we experience these events? Why do our minds harbor them? Where do they come from? Why do some of them have meaning? Why are some meaningless?
Who decides what is wrong or right?
All of us alive now were born into a society of right and wrong. But, have you stopped to ask who decided what is wrong and what is right? What if what we think is right is wrong and vice versa?
Why is there no freedom after speech?
“Why is there no freedom after speech?” is another important question to have a discussion around.
Why should there be freedom of speech, but it doesn’t always translate into freedom after speech? Why should someone get arrested after speaking when they were given the freedom to speak in the first place?
How long do you think you’ll be remembered after you die?
“How long do you think you’ll be remembered after you die?” is a solemn question that needs reflection. But, the truth is no one can answer this question.
Even if you’re the best person in the world, you won’t be remembered forever.
Which was discovered first, orange fruit or orange color?
“Which was discovered first, orange fruit or orange color?” is another interesting question to think about. We probably need to know between fruits and color, which was discovered first, before we can attempt this question.
If mad people don’t know they’re mad, how are you sure you’re not mad?
“If mad people don’t know they’re mad, how are you sure you’re not mad?” may sound absurd but it’s a question worth musing on.
If truly mad people aren’t aware of their condition, how are we sure we’re not suffering from the same condition? We wouldn’t know, right?
Are people conscious when they die?
“Are people conscious when they die?” is a question that only the dead might have an answer to. Are they aware of when they were passing away? But, who’s the dead that can answer the question?
Who taught the first teachers?
“Who taught the first teachers?” is another funny but valid question to ask. If teachers teach us to grow in knowledge so we pass on the knowledge to others, who then taught the first teacher?
If the early bird gets the worm, why does the patient dog get the fattest bone?
Proverbs and wise sayings have been around for a long time to teach and pass an important message for guidance.
But these phrases in this question seem contradictory. “The early bird gets the worm” is a saying that reiterates the importance of starting early to achieve the best result.
On the other hand, “a patient dog eats the fattest bone” insists that a patient person, which means someone who waits, gets the best result. So, which should we lean towards since they’re both wise sayings?
If you don’t believe in dreams, why do you wish for your dreams to come true?
Here’s another funny and witty question that wouldn’t have an answer. Some people don’t believe in dreams, that is the events that happen in one’s mind during sleep. But these same people have dreams they wish to come true. Aren’t they confused?
If you hate haters, does that make you a hater that you hate?
Another absurd question that’ll blow your mind is “If you hate haters, does that make you a hater that you hate?”
People often say this; they hate haters, that is, those who are envious of someone and show it. But doesn’t that make them a hater too? And does it mean they hate themselves?
Well, we’ve always been too quick to shoot ourselves in the leg.
If you can’t wait to live life, what have you been doing since?
Some of us use this expression, “I can’t wait to make money and start living life. The question is, what have you been living since?
If the sky is the starting point, where does it end?
We often hear this saying, “The sky is your starting point.” It’s used to encourage someone who’s doing well to keep doing well. But the question is if the sky is the starting point, where would we be the endpoint?
Why do you cry when you cut onions but onions don’t cry when it’s being cut?
It’s quite unfair that we’re the ones who cut onions and inflict pain on them, yet we’re the ones who cry. Isn’t that ridiculous, hypocritical, and unjust?
If the planet revolves around the sun, how come we stand in one place and not turn around?
Science teaches us that the planets revolve around the sun, including the Earth. But, how come we never feel the movement?
When it’s the earth’s turn to move around the sun, how come we remain in the same position? I would have thought it would have taken us in circles around the sun too.
If more people come into this world as more people die, when will the world come to an end?
Many of us have heard that the world will come to an end soon, but still, the more people die, the more people come into the world.
So, how is the world ever going to end with this pattern?
Where’s your mind located?
Science has taught us where the parts of the body are so that we can locate them. But, how come no one knows where the mind is? Is it in the heart? Or the mind isn’t part of the body?
If you say something is indescribable, haven’t you described it?
When we can’t define something, it means it’s indescribable. But hasn’t the word “indescribable” described the word as indescribable?
Do deaf people hear their thoughts?
“Do deaf people hear their thoughts?” is another question that should evoke a hilarious reaction. Deaf people can’t hear, but they have thoughts. So, do they hear their thoughts?
Do dumb people speak in their minds?
If dumb people can’t speak, does it mean they’re dumb in their minds too? If they have thoughts, that means they tell themselves things in their mind. But, how does that make them dumb?
Why is it called French kissing when it happens outside the country?
If someone kisses another in France and it’s called French kissing, it’s quite clear. But why should one kiss someone in Nigeria, and it’s still called a French kiss and not a Nigerian kiss? It’s unfair if you ask me.
Where do the numbers end?
“Where do the numbers end?” is another question worth pondering on. If we start counting today, what day would we finish? Does the number keep increasing, and will it never end?
Why does the alphabet start from A and not Z?
We need to get the person who discovered the alphabet and ask them this question. Why does it start from A and not B? What gave them the courage to say it ends in Z? What if there are more?
If murder is a crime, why are murderers murdered?
Murder is considered a crime in all nations. But, why are murderers murdered? Isn’t that a crime too?
Who taught the first man how to cry?
“Who taught the first man how to cry?” is another valid question to ask. What made them think about tears and cry when there’s pain? Why didn’t they laugh so we would know no tears?
Where is heaven?
Where’s heaven located is a very popular question that is yet to be answered. Christians say heaven is God’s dwelling place and where the saints go after they die. So, where is the place? In space? Above the sky? On another planet?
Is hell located somewhere? Where would that be?
Another funny question that needs an answer is where hell is located. Like Christians believe the saints go to heaven when they die, they also believe that sinners go to hell. So, where’s hell?
If people lived up to almost a thousand years in the Bible, why are we yet to see anyone live up to two hundred years now?
What changed? Why can’t we grow very old up to five hundred years and more?
