How Many Skittles Are In A 41 Ounce Bag?

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Counting Skittles: A Task I Just Can’t Seem to Handle!

When it comes to my candy cravings, Skittles are one of my favorite treats. I love those delicious, chewy bites of fruity goodness. But lately, I’ve been wondering: how many Skittles are in a 41-ounce bag? Yes, I know that’s a strange question - but it has been bothering me.

When I started to do the research, I was confused by the conflicting answers I saw online. From sites like “Oneton” to “Facts for Candy Lovers,” I found about a dozen different answers - each ranging from around 830-900 Skittles. After reading a few comments, I realized that many people couldn’t agree on the exact size of an individual Skittle, and that’s why the numbers were so all over the place.

So, I decided to take matters into my own hands. The only way to get an exact answer was to count the Skittles myself. I purchased a 41-ounce bag, grabbed my counting tool of choice (a pen and paper) and sat down to start counting.

Counting Skittles can be a Time-consuming Task!

I was expecting the counting process to be simple, but boy was I wrong. I soon realized how painstaking the task of counting Skittles at the individual level can be! Every time I had to change colors, I’d double-count or miss some. I couldn’t tell when two Skittles stuck together - so I ended up losing track of the tally. Despite my best efforts, I was having a hard time keeping count, and the task was quickly turning into an annoyance.

Still, I was determined to find out the exact answer. If I could just power through, I knew that I would eventually be able to conquer the task. I took a deep breath and told myself that I could do it. So, I kept counting and counting and counting some more. I stopped intermittently to write down the numbers I had counted but even that wasn’t enough to keep me from making mistakes. Hours later - I was still counting!

Nobody told me candy counting was going to be this hard. But I was so close to reaching the end that I was determined to push through. A few minutes later, after countless attempts, I finally reached my goal and proudly looked up with exhaustion and joy in my eyes.

The Final Count!

I quickly jotted down the final number and my heart raced. After hours of painstaking counting and double-checking, I finally had my answer! So, let me ask you one more time: How many Skittles are in a 41-ounce bag? Drum roll please…. The answer is 856!

I know it’s probably not the most exciting or glamorous answer - but it finally satisfied my curiosity. It was nice to know that all my hard work was worth it, and I’d never have to wonder about the number of Skittles in a bag again.

Lessons Learned from Counting Skittles

Through this experience, I realized that a seemingly simple task can be more time-consuming and difficult than I thought. When faced with a seemingly impossible task, I should never give up - if I remain persistent and determined, I can achieve anything.

It also taught me to never underestimate the power of research. Before I started counting Skittles, I was completely overwhelmed by the knowledge I found online. But with the help of reliable sources, and a lot of determination, I was able to learn a new fact and be one step closer to understanding the universe.

So, the next time a candy craving strikes - I know I’ll take the time to appreciate the beauty of a 41-ounce bag of Skittles. Who knows, maybe I’ll pluck up the courage to count them once again - 856 Skittles at a time!