Faceoff #3
Friday, October 2, 2026
Five head-to-heads from this day’s Faceoff. Make your guess, then tap Show answer for the real numbers.
🏔️ Mountains
Which mountain has a higher peak above sea level?
Lhotse vs Mauna Kea
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- Lhotse: 8,520 m ✓
- Mauna Kea: 4,210 m
Lhotse: about 2× as much
While Lhotse is higher above sea level, Mauna Kea is taller from base to peak if you include its underwater portion.
🏗️ Buildings
Which building is taller?
Shanghai Tower vs Willis Tower
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- Shanghai Tower: 632 m ✓
- Willis Tower: 442 m
Shanghai Tower: about 43% more
At 632 m, Shanghai Tower is about 190 m taller than Willis Tower, like stacking another 50-storey building on top.
✈️ Airports
In 2024, which airport was busier?
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport vs Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
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- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport: 66.8M passengers/yr
- Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport: 108M passengers/yr ✓
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport: about 62% more
Atlanta's airport moves more passengers each year than the entire population of Germany.
🏞️ Rivers
Which river is longer, the Mississippi or the Mekong?
Mississippi River vs Mekong River
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- Mississippi River: 3,770 km
- Mekong River: 4,350 km ✓
Mekong River: about 16% more
The Mekong runs about 580 km longer than the Mississippi, winding through six countries from Tibet to Vietnam.
🎬 Films
Which movie had a higher worldwide box office gross?
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire vs Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope
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- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: $896M ✓
- Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope: $775M
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire: about 16% more
The original Star Wars was a colossal hit in 1977, but modern ticket prices helped Harry Potter edge it out in raw dollars.
Categories in this Faceoff
✈️ Airports · 🏗️ Buildings · 🎬 Films · 🏔️ Mountains · 🏞️ Rivers