RICRAC #15
October 16, 2026
Before you read the answers below.
In the Pokémon games, how many badges do you need to challenge the League?
Answer: 8 badges
And then you still have to beat the Elite Four and the Champion.
Source: bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net
How many Great Lakes are there?
Answer: 5 lakes
Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie and Ontario. Together they hold about a fifth of the world's fresh surface water.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
How many federal holidays are there in the United States?
Answer: 11 holidays
The newest, Juneteenth, was added in 2021. The oldest ones date back to 1870.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
How many years did the Hundred Years' War last?
Answer: 116 years
From 1337 to 1453, between France and England, with long truces. Joan of Arc played a decisive role in it.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
How many times did Rafael Nadal win the French Open?
Answer: 14 titles
An all-time record at a single Grand Slam. He lost only 4 of his 116 matches there, winning 112.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
The biggest bird's nest ever recorded was built by bald eagles in Florida. How heavy was it?
Answer: 2.2 tons
About as heavy as a large SUV, built up by bald eagles over many years.
Source: discoverwildlife.com ('More than 2 tonnes'.)
What is the world rail speed record, set by a French TGV in 2007?
Answer: 357.2 mph
On April 3, 2007, on the LGV Est line. In commercial service, TGVs run at up to 199 mph.
Source: en.wikipedia.org