NEARISH #43 · Saturday, November 7, 2026
NEARISH #43 answers
129 people played this puzzle. The average score was 300 out of 500.
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History
How many amendments have been added to the US Constitution?
Answer: 27 amendments
27. The most recent, on congressional pay, was ratified in 1992 — 202 years after it was first proposed.
Typical guess: 27 amendments · Average score: 73 out of 100
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Geography
What is the population of Indonesia?
Answer: 280 million people
About 280 million (2024), the fourth most populous country in the world.
Typical guess: 60 million people · Average score: 27 out of 100
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Science
What percentage of the air you breathe out is still oxygen?
Answer: 16%
About 16% — which is why rescue breathing works: an exhaled breath still has plenty of oxygen to spare.
Typical guess: 15% · Average score: 56 out of 100
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Everyday Life
In 2025, what was the median age of a first-time homebuyer in the US?
Answer: 40 years
40, a record high, according to the National Association of Realtors. In 1981, it was 29.
Typical guess: 35 years · Average score: 90 out of 100
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Food & Drink
How many eggs does the average American eat in a year?
Answer: 280 eggs
About 280, counting eggs baked into foods.
Typical guess: 300 eggs · Average score: 55 out of 100
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