SortStack #609 — 2028-02-08
By weight · Order from lightest to heaviest.
- A medium pomegranate 290 g
A single pomegranate can hold over 600 juicy seeds, called arils, and the fruit stars in myths from Greece to Persia.
- A round loaf of sourdough bread 800 g
Some sourdough starters are family heirlooms over 150 years old, kept alive by daily feedings of flour and water.
- An adult male Asian elephant 4 t
You can tell it from its African cousin by the much smaller ears and the twin domes on its forehead.
- An adult male orca 5 t
Orcas are actually the largest species of dolphin, and each pod hunts with dialects and techniques passed down like culture.
- An adult male African bush elephant 6 t
The largest land animal walks almost silently — its foot pads expand and absorb sound like cushioned trainers.
- A fully equipped fire engine 18 t
Around 2,000 liters of onboard water account for a chunk of the heft — plus ladders, hoses, and hydraulic rescue tools.