"The number of combos for one tourney is about 9.2 quintillion-nearly 2 quintillion more than the best estimate for sand."
"If every person in the United States filled out a unique bracket every year, we would probably still be waiting deep into the 2300s for a perfect entry."
The NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments feature approximately 9.2 quintillion possible bracket combinations, significantly exceeding the estimated number of grains of sand on Earth. Even if every person in the United States filled out a unique bracket annually, a perfect entry would likely remain elusive until the 2300s. The mention of Duke's continued success adds a humorous touch to the improbability of finding a perfect bracket.
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