Faceoff #7
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Five head-to-heads from this day’s Faceoff. Make your guess, then tap Show answer for the real numbers.
🏛️ History
Which came first: the Statue of Liberty or Princeton University?
Statue of Liberty vs Princeton University
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- Statue of Liberty: 1886
- Princeton University: 1746 ✓
Princeton University: 140 years earlier
Princeton University was chartered in 1746, 140 years before the Statue of Liberty was dedicated in 1886.
🌊 Lakes
Which is bigger by surface area: Lake Zurich or Loch Ness?
Lake Zurich vs Loch Ness
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- Lake Zurich: 88.7 km² ✓
- Loch Ness: 56.4 km²
Lake Zurich: about 57% more
Loch Ness holds more water than all the lakes in England and Wales combined, despite its modest surface area.
🏟️ Stadiums
Which venue holds more people: the Melbourne Cricket Ground or SoFi Stadium?
SoFi Stadium vs Melbourne Cricket Ground
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- SoFi Stadium: 70.2K seats
- Melbourne Cricket Ground: 100K seats ✓
Melbourne Cricket Ground: about 42% more
The MCG can seat over 100,000 fans, making it one of the largest cricket grounds on Earth.
🐾 Animals
Which weighs more, a wild cat or an extinct bird?
Dodo vs Ocelot
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- Dodo: 10.2 kg
- Ocelot: 13.5 kg ✓
Ocelot: about 32% more
The Dodo was a surprisingly hefty bird, nearly matching a medium-sized wild cat.
🏙️ Cities
In 2023, which city had more people?
Milan vs Abu Dhabi
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- Milan: 1.35M people
- Abu Dhabi: 1.57M people ✓
Abu Dhabi: about 16% more
Abu Dhabi's population has grown massively due to oil wealth and expatriate workers.
Categories in this Faceoff
🐾 Animals · 🏙️ Cities · 🏛️ History · 🌊 Lakes · 🏟️ Stadiums