NEARISH #29 · Saturday, October 24, 2026
NEARISH #29 answers
121 people played this puzzle. The average score was 297 out of 500.
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History
How many years passed between the launch of Sputnik and the first Moon landing?
Answer: 12 years
Just 12 years — from a beeping metal ball in 1957 to footprints on the Moon in 1969.
Typical guess: 11 years · Average score: 65 out of 100
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Entertainment
How many Oscars did the 1961 film "West Side Story" win?
Answer: 10 Oscars
10, including Best Picture — the most ever for a movie musical.
Typical guess: 7 Oscars · Average score: 60 out of 100
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Money
What did a gallon of gas cost in the US in 1950?
Answer: $0.27
About 27 cents — roughly $3.50 in today's money.
Typical guess: $0.42 · Average score: 57 out of 100
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Science
How tall was the tallest person ever recorded, in inches?
Answer: 107 inches
Robert Wadlow stood 8 feet 11 inches — about 107 inches. He wore US size 37 shoes.
Typical guess: 100 inches · Average score: 91 out of 100
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Sports
How many athletes competed at the 2024 Paris Paralympics?
Answer: 4,400 athletes
About 4,400, from 168 national teams.
Typical guess: 800 athletes · Average score: 24 out of 100
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