NEARISH #3 · Monday, September 28, 2026
NEARISH #3 answers
119 people played this puzzle. The average score was 176 out of 500.
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Technology
How many devices were connected to the "Internet of Things" worldwide in 2024?
Answer: 18.5 billion devices
About 18.5 billion, according to IoT Analytics — smart speakers, thermostats, sensors and more, over two for every person on Earth.
Typical guess: 5 billion devices · Average score: 20 out of 100
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Sports
How many dimples are on a typical golf ball?
Answer: 336 dimples
Often around 336, though most balls have between 300 and 500. Dimples help a ball fly roughly twice as far as a smooth one.
Typical guess: 200 dimples · Average score: 44 out of 100
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Food & Drink
How many varieties of honey are produced in the United States?
Answer: 300 varieties
More than 300, each flavored by different flowers — from clover to orange blossom to buckwheat.
Typical guess: 250 varieties · Average score: 31 out of 100
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Animals
How many rats live in New York City, by a 2023 estimate?
Answer: 3 million rats
About 3 million — roughly one for every three New Yorkers.
Typical guess: 8 million rats · Average score: 27 out of 100
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Geography
How tall was the Great Pyramid of Giza when it was finished?
Answer: 481 feet
About 481 feet. Erosion and the loss of its polished outer casing stones have since trimmed it to around 455.
Typical guess: 500 feet · Average score: 55 out of 100
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