Ballpark — August 10, 2026

Bees in a healthy summer hive

50,000 bees

Population peaks in mid-summer.

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.

Total books in the Library of Congress

~40 million books

If shelved together, they would stretch over 800 miles.