Ballpark — March 5, 2026
Answers to that day's 5 daily estimation questions.
Volcanoes currently erupting on Earth
20 volcanoes
Usually 20 to 30 at any given time.
People who climb Mount Everest each year
800 people
Congestion is becoming a major safety issue.
Words in a typical 300-page novel
90,000 words
Standard estimate of 300 words per page.
People who live in the Vatican City
882 people
Most residents are clergy or Swiss Guards.
Languages spoken in Papua New Guinea
840 languages
One country, hundreds of distinct tongues.