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Hands No Clapping

Various objects with hand-like features arranged on a table

What has hands but can't clap?

A clock!

😂

Quick Wit

Did You Know?

Clock "hands" are the pointers that indicate time on the face! The hour hand appeared first on mechanical clocks in the 14th century, while the minute hand wasn't added until the late 17th century when clockmaking became more precise. The term "hands" comes from the resemblance to pointing human hands. Modern clocks typically have three hands - hour, minute, and second - though some decorative clocks have none, using only digital displays!