RICRAC #22
October 23, 2026
Before you read the answers below.
How many Academy Awards did James Cameron's Titanic (1997) win?
Answer: 11 Oscars
Out of 14 nominations. It shares the record for most wins with Ben-Hur (1959) and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003).
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Most starfish have how many arms?
Answer: 5 arms
Some species have more than 20. And if one gets lost, it grows back.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
How long is an NBA basketball court?
Answer: 94 feet
It's 50 ft wide. The three-point line is 23.75 ft from the basket at the top of the arc, and 22 ft in the corners.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
How long was the original U.S. Route 66, from Chicago to Santa Monica?
Answer: 2,448 miles
Established in 1926, it was officially removed from the U.S. Highway System in 1985.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
How far does the Moon drift away from Earth every year?
Answer: 1.5 inches
Measured using mirrors left on the Moon by the Apollo astronauts: scientists bounce lasers off them from Earth.
Source: science.nasa.gov
How many different games of tic-tac-toe are possible?
Answer: 255,168 games
Counting every sequence of moves until the game ends. If both players play perfectly, it's always a draw.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
What is the total length of the Great Wall of China, all sections included?
Answer: 13,171 miles
That's the figure from China's official 2012 survey. And no, despite the legend, it can't be seen with the naked eye from the Moon.
Source: en.wikipedia.org