Ballpark — May 22, 2026
Answers to that day's 5 daily estimation questions.
Total frames in a classic 90-minute animated film
130,000 frames
Standard film is 24 frames per second.
Characters allowed in a standard SMS message
160 characters
Based on the average length of postcards and telex messages.
Number of bones in a cat's body
~244 bones
Their extra bones are mostly in the spine and tail.
Average number of times a human blinks per day
~14,875 blinks
Blinking keeps the eyes lubricated and clean.
Percentage of US adults with a college degree
~50%
Includes both associate and bachelor's degrees.