Ballpark #52 — answers
September 15, 2026 · five estimation questions and their accepted values
Question 1
How long is the French Way of the Camino de Santiago, in kilometers?
780
Question 2
How many muscles does it take to smile?
12
The usual figure; anatomists argue about the exact count.
Question 3
How long is the largest squid ever recorded, in meters?
13
Including tentacles.
Question 4
How many stars make up the main pattern of Orion?
7
Question 5
How many kilograms of food does an adult elephant eat per day?
150
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