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Each day, four objects share one scale. The marked reference is correct. Find the one incorrectly sized object among the other three in up to three guesses. Wrong guesses are ruled out. Finding it on guess 1, 2 or 3 earns 40, 25 or 10 points. Then resize it once for up to 60 more. A new scene opens at 00:00 UTC.

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2026-10-091 · Find it

Find the odd one out

The reference is correct. Exactly one of the other three has changed.

Guesses left: 3
Compare heightsOne shared scale

Find it on guess 1 / 2 / 3: 40 / 25 / 10 points. Then repair its size for up to 60 more. One final correction.

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The changed object: Vikan 56886 bucket

The correct adjustment: 1.35× the original shown size.

Celestron 44121 microscope
ReferenceCelestron 44121 microscope24.8 cm tall

For Celestron 44121 microscope, Celestron specifies 24.8 cm: overall upright microscope height, without the separate kit accessories.

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Polsinelli wine bag-in-box (3L)
Compared objectPolsinelli wine bag-in-box (3L)22.6 cm tall

For Polsinelli wine bag-in-box (3L), the published measurement is 22.6 cm: the erected three-litre cardboard dispenser's overall height; the tap projects only sideways.

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Vikan 56886 bucket
Compared objectVikan 56886 bucket25 cm tall

For Vikan 56886 bucket, Vikan specifies 25 cm: upright bucket body height, with its carrying handle folded down and no lid.

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Nalgene 32 oz Wide Mouth bottle
Compared objectNalgene 32 oz Wide Mouth bottle21 cm tall (nominal)

For Nalgene 32 oz Wide Mouth bottle, Nalgene specifies 210 mm: nominal upright bottle height with its screw cap closed.

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