Multiple choice general knowledge

A scientist disconnected his doorbell.. Why??

  1. Because he wanted to win the Newton award!

  2. Because he wanted to win the Nobel prize!

  3. Because he was irritated with his bell!

  4. Because he wanted to replace it!
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This is a verbal pun riddle. 'No bell' (disconnecting the doorbell) sounds like 'Nobel' (as in Nobel Prize). It's a play on words where removing the doorbell creates a 'no bell' situation that sounds like the prestigious 'Nobel' prize.

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