Ballpark — May 23, 2026

Answers to that day's 5 daily estimation questions.

Height of the tallest redwood tree (Hyperion)

380 feet

Its location is kept secret to protect it.

Number of cards in a standard deck

54 cards

Playing cards originated in China before moving to Europe.

Percentage of Americans who have never left the US

~25%

Many others have only traveled to one or two countries.

Total length of the Great Wall of China

13,175 miles

The main line is shorter; this includes all branches.

Hearts in an octopus

3 hearts

Two pump blood to the gills; one to the rest of the body.