Super Bowl XLIX – Interesting Facts and Insane Numbers
As the sporting world's biggest game approaches, let's take a look at some of the crazy numbers that go along with Super Bowl XLIX beginning with the estimate that 1.25 billion chicken wings will be consumed during the game!
In Sioux Falls alone enough little cocktail weenies will be consumed during the big game that if layed end-to-end, would circle the Empire Mall 4 times. I have no scientific proof of that but it sounds about right.
We also learn that 7.5 million big screen TV's were sold to fans to sharpen the viewing experience.
When it comes to betting, Americans will throw down over $115 million in wagers, including whether the national anthem will be sung in more or less than 122 seconds - the average time since Super Bowls began.
If you are in need for more snappy facts about game day our friends at Wallethub have compiled a few of the glutinous numbers in this sweet as honey BBQ sauce infographic: