NEARISH #24 · Monday, October 19, 2026

NEARISH #24 answers

110 people played this puzzle. The average score was 170 out of 500.

1. 💰 Money

   How much did it cost to build the Empire State Building in 1931?

   Answer: $41 million

   About $41 million — under budget, because the Great Depression made materials and labor cheaper.

   Typical guess: $5 million · Average score: 20 out of 100

2. 🌍 Geography

   How high above sea level is La Paz, Bolivia?

   Answer: 11,975 feet

   About 11,975 feet, making it the highest seat of government in the world. Visitors often need a day or two to adjust.

   Typical guess: 6,000 feet · Average score: 44 out of 100

3. 🎬 Entertainment

   How many times was "Cats" performed in its original Broadway run?

   Answer: 7,485 performances

   7,485, from 1982 to 2000 — at the time, the longest run in Broadway history.

   Typical guess: 620 performances · Average score: 23 out of 100

4. 🏛️ History

   How many miles did Paul Revere ride on his famous midnight ride in 1775?

   Answer: 12 miles

   About 12 miles, from Charlestown to Lexington — and he almost certainly never shouted "The British are coming!"

   Typical guess: 45 miles · Average score: 31 out of 100

5. 🏅 Sports

   By 2025, how many Grand Slam singles titles had Novak Djokovic won?

   Answer: 24 titles

   24, the most by any man — from his first in 2008 to his 24th in 2023.

   Typical guess: 15 titles · Average score: 51 out of 100