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Faceoff #13

Monday, October 12, 2026

Five head-to-heads from this day’s Faceoff. Make your guess, then tap Show answer for the real numbers.

🏛️ History

Which is older: the Sistine Chapel or the British Museum?

British Museum vs Sistine Chapel

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  • British Museum: 1753
  • Sistine Chapel: 1473 ✓

Sistine Chapel: 280 years earlier

The Sistine Chapel's construction began in 1473, two centuries before the British Museum was founded in 1753.

🐾 Animals

Which of these animals lives longer?

Northern Raven vs Koala

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  • Northern Raven: 17.2 years ✓
  • Koala: 9.99 years

Northern Raven: 7 years longer

Ravens are known for their intelligence and can live up to 20 years in the wild.

🏙️ Cities

In 2022, which city had more people?

Helsinki vs Stockholm

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  • Helsinki: 665K people
  • Stockholm: 985K people ✓

Stockholm: about 48% more

Stockholm has about 320,000 more people than Helsinki, roughly one and a half Helsinkis.

🏟️ Stadiums

Which stadium holds more people: Munich Olympic Stadium or Hampden Park?

Munich Olympic Stadium vs Hampden Park

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  • Munich Olympic Stadium: 63.1K seats ✓
  • Hampden Park: 51.9K seats

Munich Olympic Stadium: about 22% more

Hampden Park has been Scotland's national stadium since 1903 and once drew over 149,000 fans in 1937.

🌊 Lakes

Which lake is bigger: Lake Champlain or Mälaren?

Lake Champlain vs Mälaren

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  • Lake Champlain: 1,270 km² ✓
  • Mälaren: 1,070 km²

Lake Champlain: about 18% more

Lake Champlain is about 18% bigger than Mälaren, Sweden's third-largest lake.

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