Ballpark — March 31, 2026

Answers to that day's 5 daily estimation questions.

Bones in an adult human body

206 bones

Many bones fuse together as we grow.

Countries in Africa

55 countries

Diverse cultures and landscapes across the landmass.

Seconds in a single day

86,400 seconds

24 hours * 60 minutes * 60 seconds.

Weight of a typical bowling ball

12 lbs

Most adults use between 10 and 16 lbs.

Percentage of the world that is water

71%

Most of this is salt water in the oceans.