NEARISH #18 · Tuesday, October 13, 2026
NEARISH #18 answers
106 people played this puzzle. The average score was 150 out of 500.
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Geography
How deep is Lake Baikal in Siberia, the world's deepest lake?
Answer: 5,387 feet
About 5,387 feet — over a mile. It holds roughly a fifth of all the unfrozen fresh water on Earth's surface.
Typical guess: 5,243 feet · Average score: 37 out of 100
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Everyday Life
What percentage of new cars sold in the US have a manual transmission?
Answer: 1%
Under 1% — down from roughly 35% in 1980. Fewer than 1 in 5 American drivers even knows how to drive stick.
Typical guess: 8% · Average score: 14 out of 100
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Animals
How far away can a lion's roar be heard?
Answer: 5 miles
Up to about 5 miles. Lions roar to warn rivals and keep track of their pride.
Typical guess: 3 miles · Average score: 49 out of 100
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Science
How many Earth years does one orbit of Saturn take?
Answer: 29.5 years
About 29.5 years. Saturn is so light for its size that it would float in a (very) large bathtub.
Typical guess: 20 years · Average score: 42 out of 100
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Technology
How many metric tons of electronic waste did the world throw away in 2022?
Answer: 62 million tons
About 62 million metric tons — and only around a fifth of it was properly recycled.
Typical guess: 2 million tons · Average score: 8 out of 100
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