Faceoff #2
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Five head-to-heads from this day’s Faceoff. Make your guess, then tap Show answer for the real numbers.
👤 Famous People
Who lived longer, Salvador Dalí or Martin Luther King Jr.?
Salvador Dalí vs Martin Luther King Jr.
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- Salvador Dalí: 84 years ✓
- Martin Luther King Jr.: 39 years
Salvador Dalí: 45 years longer
Dalí lived to 84, more than twice as long as Martin Luther King Jr., who was assassinated at 39.
🌍 Countries
In 2021, which country had a larger population?
Russia vs Nigeria
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- Russia: 147M people
- Nigeria: 211M people ✓
Nigeria: about 44% more
Nigeria is Africa's most populous country, with far more people than the vast expanse of Russia.
🇺🇸 US States
In 2020, which state had more people: New York or Texas?
Texas vs New York
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- Texas: 29.1M people ✓
- New York: 20.2M people
Texas: about 44% more
Texas overtook New York as the second most populous US state back in 1994.
🏝️ Islands
Which island is bigger: Ireland or Mindanao?
Mindanao vs Ireland
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- Mindanao: 97.5K km² ✓
- Ireland: 84.4K km²
Mindanao: about 16% more
Mindanao is about 15% bigger than the whole island of Ireland, and it's only the Philippines' second-largest island after Luzon.
⚛️ Elements
Which has a higher melting point?
oxygen vs nitrogen
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- oxygen: -218 °C
- nitrogen: -210 °C ✓
nitrogen: 8.3 °C apart
Nitrogen melts at a slightly higher temperature (-210.1 °C) than oxygen (-218.3 °C).
Categories in this Faceoff
🌍 Countries · ⚛️ Elements · 👤 Famous People · 🏝️ Islands · 🇺🇸 US States