NEARISH #23 · Sunday, October 18, 2026
NEARISH #23 answers
106 people played this puzzle. The average score was 181 out of 500.
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Food & Drink
How many Dunkin' locations are there worldwide?
Answer: 14,000 locations
More than 14,000 in about 40 countries. In 2025 its US count passed 10,000, a mark only a few restaurant chains have reached.
Typical guess: 12,000 locations · Average score: 29 out of 100
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Science
How fast was NASA's Parker Solar Probe going on its record-close pass by the Sun in 2024?
Answer: 430,000 mph
About 430,000 mph — the fastest human-made object ever. At that speed, New York to Tokyo would take under a minute.
Typical guess: 13,000 mph · Average score: 14 out of 100
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Everyday Life
What share of US payments were made with cash in 2023?
Answer: 16%
About 16%, according to the Federal Reserve — down from 31% in 2016. Cards now dominate.
Typical guess: 16% · Average score: 60 out of 100
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Technology
How wide is the wingspan of an Airbus A380?
Answer: 262 feet
About 262 feet — so wide that many airports had to widen taxiways to handle it.
Typical guess: 220 feet · Average score: 60 out of 100
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Animals
How many species of mosquitoes are there?
Answer: 3,500 species
About 3,500, and only a small share of them bite people — and then only the females.
Typical guess: 200 species · Average score: 17 out of 100
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