What is 42?

The number 42 has a special place in the world of books and movies, especially because of a famous book called The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams. In the story, some super smart beings build a computer to figure out the answer to the biggest question of all: “What is the meaning of life, the universe, and everything?” After thinking for a very long time, the computer finally gives the answer, and it’s… 42!

But here’s the fun part: no one really knows what the question was in the first place! So, while 42 became a famous answer, it’s actually meant to be a joke, making us laugh about how sometimes even the biggest questions don’t have simple answers.

People now use 42 as a funny way to talk about big mysteries in life. It’s a reminder that sometimes it’s okay not to have all the answers, and it keeps things playful!