How much would sea levels rise if everyone jumped in the ocean? (Thanks to Bob Friedhoffer for suggesting the problem.)
How many American pimples erupted yesterday? (Thanks to RadioLab for suggesting this question.)
Look for the answers online at tpt.aapt.org under “Browse,” at the very end of the current issue.
Question suggestions are always welcome!
For more Fermi questions and answers, see Guesstimation 2.0: Solving Today’s Problems on the Back of a Napkin, by Lawrence Weinstein (Princeton University Press, 2012).
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