How many people must hold hands to reach once around the equator?

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The answer

26.7 million people

About 27 million. Fewer people than live in Texas.

How to get there

1. 40,075 km = about 40 million metres
2. 40 million ÷ 1.5 m = about 27 million

Source: Calculation

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