Ballpark #14 — answers
August 8, 2026 · five estimation questions and their accepted values
Question 1
How much did the heaviest pumpkin ever grown weigh, in kilograms?
1247
2023 world record.
Question 2
How many islands does Sweden have?
267570
Official survey count; most are tiny and uninhabited.
Question 3
How long does sunlight take to reach Earth, in seconds?
499
Question 4
How many Lego bricks are made each year?
36000000000
Company-cited estimate: ~36 billion.
Question 5
How tall was the tallest person ever recorded, in centimeters?
272
Robert Wadlow.
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