40 (number) facts for kids
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Forty is the number that comes right after thirty-nine and just before forty-one. It's a special number with some interesting facts!
You can make forty by multiplying smaller numbers together. Its prime factors are 2 and 5. This means you can get 40 by doing 2 × 2 × 2 × 5.
Did you know that "forty" is the only number in the English language that is spelled with its letters in alphabetical order? That's a cool trick!
Forty in History and Stories
The number forty has a special meaning in many old stories and religions, especially in the Jewish and Christian Bible. It often shows up when something important or a long period of time is happening.
For example, in the Bible:
- The Jewish people wandered in a desert for forty years before finding their new home. This was a long journey!
- There was a huge rainstorm that lasted for forty days and forty nights. This story is about a big flood.
- Many important leaders and prophets, like Moses and Jesus, spent forty days in the wilderness or fasting. This was often a time for deep thinking or preparation.
These stories show that forty is often linked to times of testing, waiting, or big changes.
See also
In Spanish: Cuarenta para niños
