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df1ec5fee0dec5410ab0	Snow White	fairy tale	Is Snow White an example of good consent?	false	Snow White is unknowingly poisoned by a witch. Snow White is unconscious when a man kisses her without her knowledge. Consent involves knowingly allowing something to happen to oneself.
1b3dfeb62e7e27c2461a	Irish mythology	Pre-Christian Mythology of Ireland	Did Irish mythology inspire Washington Irving?	true	Washington Irving's most famous novel was The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The antagonist of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Headless Horseman, was a man on horseback that was missing his head. The Dullahan is a mythological creature in Irish mythology. The Dullahan comes from the Irish word Gan Ceann, meaning "without a head". The Dullahan is depicted as a headless rider, usually on a black horse, who carries their own head in their arm.
6b9f97d9cb0b477804df	Osama bin Laden	Co-founder of al-Qaeda	Did Osama bin Laden likely abstain from alcohol?	true	Osama bin Laden belonged to the religion of Islam. Islam prohibits the consumption of alcohol.
30eb3ccd28d647d504bb	Higher education	Academic tertiary education, such as from colleges and universities	Did Emma Stone pursue a higher education?	false	Higher education, also called post-secondary education, third-level or tertiary education, is an optional final stage of formal learning that occurs after completion of secondary education. Stone attended Xavier College Preparatory‍—‌an all-girl Catholic high school‍—‌as a freshman, but dropped out after one semester to become an actress. Xavier College Preparatory is a Catholic, all-female private high school. High school is a secondary education school.
2e8e9e51f0f290e32d27	Celery	species of plant	Did any cultures associate celery with death?	true	Ancient Greeks used garlands of celery leafs to bury their dead. Ancient Greece was considered a culture.
4cd5b0dd876ab2e528cb	Diary	Written record with discrete entries arranged by date	Can a dolphin keep a diary?	false	A diary is a written record. Dolphins cannot write.
5416d6ace8e5bef7e467	Tick	order of arachnids	Could a nymph tick pass through a standard hole punch?	true	A nymph tick is the size of a poppy seed. A poppy seed is around 1mm in size. The ISO 838 standards set a hole punch size at 6 mm.
3528723781a97a0e5a7e	The Hague	City and municipality in South Holland, Netherlands	Does The Hague border multiple bodies of water?	false	The Hague is in the Netherlands. The Hague is in the Western part of the Netherlands. The Netherlands borders the North Sea to its west.
54a5df08fef4e5a4c82c	Bruce Lee	Hong Kong-American actor, martial artist	Was Bruce Lee absent from the 1964 University of Washington graduation ceremony?	true	Bruce Lee enrolled at the University of Washington in 1961. Bruce Lee dropped out of college in early 1964. Bruce Lee moved to Oakland to live with James Yimm Lee in 1964.
dd5a2ed28bfb890a14e5	Spaghetti	Type of pasta	Should a Celiac sufferer avoid spaghetti?	true	Celiac is a disease in which the body cannot process gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat. Spaghetti is made with milled wheat and water.
230f706be3c42e680d12	Autumn	one of the Earth's four temperate seasons, occurring between summer and winter	Does American Independence Day occur during autumn?	false	Autumn runs from about September 20 to about December 20. American Independence Day is July 4, over two months before autumn begins.
ec81e2442ee7421b632b	John Kerry	68th United States Secretary of State	Did any Golden Globe winners attend John Kerry's alma mater?	true	John Kerry graduated from Yale University. Jennifer Connelly attended Yale University in the late 1980s. Jennifer Connelly won a Golden Globe award for the film A Beautiful Mind,
6c1f7619f21201712194	Ham	Pork from a leg cut that has been preserved by wet or dry curing, with or without smoking	Would Janet Jackson avoid a dish with ham?	true	Janet Jackson follows an Islamic practice. Islamic culture avoids eating pork. Ham is made from pork.
a7b23152e978745fa82b	League of Legends	Multiplayer online battle arena video game	Could Cosmic Girls play League of Legends alone?	true	Cosmic Girls is a 13 member kpop group League of Legends is a video game requiring two teams of five players each
55b8d3c7ae5fbb58ddce	Leafhopper	family of insects	Do Leafhoppers compete with Log Cabin syrup producers for resources?	true	Leafhoppers are insects that feed on sap from trees. Log Cabin is a company that originated in Minnesota and makes several varieties of maple syrup. Sap is an ingredient in maple syrup.
4173af9c4eeb33828e37	Frost	coating or deposit of ice that may form in humid air in cold conditions, usually overnight	Would it be unusual to see frost in September in Texas?	true	Texas is a Southern state of the United States, known for high heat. On average, Texas is between 68 and 89 degrees during the month of September. Frost forms at 32 degrees or lower.
b0ab236d19fec61c0111	Gorilla	Genus of mammals	Is it expected that Charla Nash would be anxious near a gorilla?	true	In 2009, Charla Nash was attacked and nearly killed by a chimpanzee. While a different species, Gorillas and Chimpanzees have similar physical appearances and are both primates.
00d3e54a34c0d33d8407	Nickel	Chemical element with atomic number 28	Is nickel a better payout than mercury if given a dollar per atomic number?	false	Nickel is a metallic substance with the chemical atomic number of 28. Mercury is a silvery liquid substance with a chemical number of 80.
54713361a75dbc02912c	Kidney	internal organ in most animals, including vertebrates and some invertebrates	Is it safe to eat kidney?	true	Traditional British cuisine includes "Kidney Pie", or "Steak and Kidney Pie". Kidney Pie contains kidney.
6de9966e60e743c03611	Good	Term in religion, ethics, and philosophy	In star rating systems, is 5 stars considered good?	true	Most star rating systems are composed of 5 stars. In star rating, most people want to avoid a 1 star review.
310968736449680ee61e	Private investigator	person hired to undertake investigatory law services	Would Emma Roberts's Nancy Drew be considered a private investigator?	false	Emma Roberts starred as Nancy Drew in the 2007 film titled Nancy Drew. A private investigator is hired by an individual to solve a crime. Nancy Drew from the 2007 film was described as an amateur sleuth. Nancy Drew in the 2007 film was interested in a case and decided to pursue it on her own, without being paid for it.
80cf7360512c5b284e4c	Shogi	Game native to Japan	Can a chess board be converted to a Shogi board?	false	Chess is a game that is made up of 64 squares. The Japanese game of Shogi requires a total of 81 squares.
27551dd918fdafe87524	New York Harbor	harbor in the New York City, U.S.A. metropolitan area	Did Donald Trump come up with the idea for the New York Harbor?	false	The New York Harbor is at the mouth of the Hudson River A harbor is a sheltered body of water where boats and ships can be docked. The New York Harbor has been used since colonial era of the 1500s. Donald Trump is a failed business man and 2016 president elect. Donald Trump makes outrageous deceitful claims
c3d270ad2ac26017e3b7	Jack Dempsey	American boxer	Did Jack Dempsey ever witness Conor McGregor's fights?	false	Jack Dempsey died in 1983. Conor McGregor's first MMA fight was in 2008.
4ce0ad7ba3ee5886a794	Double-slit experiment	Physics experiment, showing light can be modelled by both waves and particles	Can a minor replicate the double-slit experiment?	true	A minor is a human child. The double-slit experiment can theoretically be replicated by any human.
3df705e3e1ff592c8149	Mathematician	person with an extensive knowledge of mathematics	Would Hodor hypothetically be a good math mathematician?	false	Mathematicians are expert students of mathematics. Hodor was a dimwitted giant of a man that served House Stark in Game of Thrones. Hodor worked in the stables and could only utter the only word he ever said was his own name. Mathematicians frequently publish articles on theories and need to be able to read and write.
a3759d8aff52a52c7155	Common Era	alternative (and religiously neutral) naming of the traditional calendar era, Anno Domini	Would Methuselah hypothetically hold a record in the Common Era?	true	Methuselah was a biblical figure said to have lived until 969. The Common Era is the years after the BC era and is alternatively referred to as A.D. Jeanne Louise Calment 1875–1997 was the oldest human whose age was well-documented, with a lifespan of 122 years and 164 days.
07ea848474b8dff89299	Portuguese people	ethnic group	Did King of Portuguese people in 1515 have familial ties to the Tudors?	true	Manuel I was King of Portugal from 1495 to 1521. Manuel I of Portugal married Maria of Aragon. Maria of Aragon was the sister of Catherine of Aragon. Catherine of Aragon was the first wife of Henry VIII and was one of a handful that he did not behead.
20814715f495fc0e3dca	Reza Shah	Shah of Iran, Founder of the Imperial state of iran	Did number of Imams Reza Shah believed in exceed number of Jesus's disciples?	false	Reza Shah, the founder of the Imperial state of Iran, was a Twelver Shia Muslim. Twelver Shia Muslims believe that there are 12 Imams. Jesus is typically represented as having 12 disciples.
cd920b1595f9bc70126f	Sofer	profession	Would a sofer be a bad job for a vegan?	true	A sofer is a transcriber of religious texts, and has its origins in Judaism. Sofers transcribe texts on a material known as vellum. Vellum is made of materials derived from calfskin. Vegans do not use any animal products.
b1dc0601af214a930eb2	French people	People from France	Were French people involved in the American Civil War?	true	The French General Lafayette allied with the American Revolutionaries. Lafayette's army scored several key victories for the rebels.
01b8f2656a604fd71549	Spinach	species of plant	Has spinach been a source of power in a comic movie?	true	The comic character Popeye uses spinach as a source of power. A movie was made about Popeye. Popeye consumes spinach as a source of power in the movie.
5e39653ec4524dce45c9	Suburb	Human settlement that is part of or near to a larger city	Do suburbs encourage the use of cars?	true	Suburbs are generally built outside of walking distance from city centers. City centers contain jobs and stores. Suburb dwellers need to access jobs and stores to survive.
40eb6c9c236c77164794	The Doctor (Doctor Who)	fictional character from Doctor Who	Would Marvel's Gateway be envious of the Doctor (Doctor Who)'s TARDIS machine?	false	The Doctor (Doctor Who) used the TARDIS, a largely unreliable time traveling machine, to travel through time and space. Gateway is a Marvel comic character linked to the X-Men comics. Gateway has the power to create wormholes that allow him to travel through time and space.
d4d98ff0a195302735a5	Toyota Hilux	Series of light commercial vehicles produced by the Japanese car-manufacturer Toyota.	Can a human heart last from NYC to Raleigh NC by Toyota Hiux?	true	Human hearts can last up to six hours outside the body. The distance from NYC to Raleigh, NC is 505 miles. The top speed of a Toyota Hilux is 105 MPH.
8ad6558cabf3efcc631c	Kangaroo	сommon name of family of marsupials	Does a kangaroo incubate its offspring?	false	Incubation is the process of hatching offspring from eggs Kangaroos are mammals Mammals give birth to live offspring
cb9eae3948f28e236477	Gorilla	Genus of mammals	Do gorillas fight with panda bears?	false	Gorilla distribution is limited to areas of the continent of Africa Panda bears are found in the wild only in China
feeabf84f23bf6d09d7d	AirTrain JFK	People mover system at JFK Airport in New York City	Could Katharine Hepburn have ridden the AirTrain JFK?	false	The AirTrain JFK was built in December 17, 2003. Katharine Hepburn died on June 29, 2003.
009f188cc24ee8241cb2	English Channel	Arm of the Atlantic Ocean that separates southern England from northern France	Can Iowa be hidden in the English Channel?	false	The maximum width of the English Channel is 150 miles The minimum width of Iowa is 200 miles
4532f1bc312eace9bcd6	Larry King	American television and radio host	Did Larry King sign the Magna Carta?	false	The Magna Carta was a charter of rights signed by King John in 1215. Larry King was born in 1933.
8d708927b1593d8b9b42	Woodrow Wilson	28th president of the United States	Would Woodrow Wilson support Plessy v. Ferguson decision?	true	Plessy v Ferguson was a landmark case that stated segregation did not violate the constitution. President Woodrow Wilson escalated the discriminatory hiring policies and segregation of government offices. By the end of 1913, under President Wilson, many departments, including the navy, had segregated work spaces, restrooms, and cafeterias.
6124699b29b989a90a0c	Snoopy	cartoon dog	Is Jesse W. Moore a potential recipient of a Snoopy-themed award from NASA?	false	Snoopy has been a mascot of safety in NASA The Silver Snoopy award is given by NASA astronauts to employees and contractors for outstanding achievements related to flight safety Jesse W. Moore received warnings about the failure history of the O rings used on the Challenger shuttle, but did not act on them Jesse W. Moore was the associate administrator in charge of NASA's shuttle program at the time of the Challenger explosion The O rings were strongly implicated in the fatal explosion
dcb503515e6282a1b30f	Earth's magnetic field	Magnetic field that extends from the Earth’s inner core to where it meets the solar wind	Would a compass attuned to Earth's magnetic field be a bad gift for a Christmas elf??	true	Christmas elves work in Santa's workshop on the North Pole Magnetic compasses point to the North Pole If you are on the North Pole a compass will not work
3bba311f7abb8ad4be82	Monarch	Person at the head of a monarchy	Does Canada have a relationship with a monarch?	true	Canada is a constitutional monarchy. The head of the monarchy that rules Canada is Queen Elizabeth.
5a2e62e3c0ded7a4bddd	Monogamy	Relationship form where each individual has only one partner during their lifetime or at any one time	Did Thomas Greenhill's parents violate the concept of monogamy?	false	Thomas Greenhill was a surgeon born to William and Elizabeth Greenhill. William and Elizabeth Greenhill had 39 children. Monogamy is a committed relationship between two people where usually they remain together for life. Thomas Greenhill was the last of his parents 39 children and was born shortly after his father died.
833413ca3a67a6d1c572	Garfield	Comic strip created by Jim Davis	Is Garfield known for hating italian cuisine?	false	Garfield is well known for loving lasagna. Lasagna is a traditional Italian dish.
13043933149b7952472f	Saddam Hussein	Iraqi politician and President	Would Saddam Hussein hypothetically choose Saladin as ally over Idris I?	true	Saddam Hussein, President of Iraq, was a Sunni Muslim that brutalized many Shiite Muslims. Saladin was the first Sultan of Egypt and was a Sunni Muslim. Idris I was called the founder of Morocco and was a Shiite Muslim.
147a3c2249183b05d721	Lust	Human emotion	Do you have to pass through circle of lust to find Saladin in Dante's Inferno?	false	Dante's Inferno was a book written by Dante Alighieri that outlines 9 circles of hell. The circle of lust is the second circle in Dante's Inferno. Saladin is placed in the first circle of hell in Dante's Inferno. The first circle of hell is limbo which is reserved for virtuous unbaptized pagans.
02435ed89673ef2eb808	Hanging	execution or suicide method involving suspension of a person by a ligature	Is hanging a viable execution method on a ship at sea?	true	Hanging is typically set up using rope. Ships have plenty of rope on board because their operation relies heavily on rope.
ca93c9ed9f7914eaa963	Muslim world	Muslim-majority countries, states, districts, or towns	Is the Muslim world hostile to Israel?	true	Israel, a small Middle Eastern nation which is considered the Jewish holy land, contains the ancient city of Jerusalem and other ancient holy sites. Jerusalem is the third most holy site for Muslims, after Mecca and Medina. Prior to English occupation in the 18th-20th centuries, the Muslim-based Ottoman Empire controlled Jerusalem. The Muslims want to reclaim Jerusalem and the surrounding holy lands.
7d435d8dd86f55ae536c	Canon Inc.	Japanese multinational corporation specialised in the manufacture of imaging and optical products	Is Canon Inc. a Kabushiki gaisha?	true	Canon, Inc. is a large corporation listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Companies are listed on a stock exchange so brokers can buy and sell stock in those companies. Kabushiki gaisha is often translated as "stock company", "joint-stock company" or "stock corporation".
613f8af5655a31bda1a5	Bluetooth	Short distance wireless technology standard	Does a dentist treat Bluetooth problems?	false	A dentist is a surgeon who specializes in dentistry, the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. Technological problems are typically handled by IT professionals. Bluetooth is not a physical entity.
32b82c383b3a92966d07	United States Army Rangers	Elite military formation of the United States Army	Is Mozambique Drill an easy shot for United States Army Ranger?	true	The Mozambique Drill is a close quarters combat technique involving firing two shots to the body and one to the head. United States Army Rangers are equipped with M4A1 guns. M4A1 guns can fire up to 600 meters.
46fc399a48a40e78dc60	The Powerpuff Girls	American animated television series	Are the names of The Powerpuff Girls alliterative?	true	To be alliterative, words must have the same initial consonant sound. The names of The Powerpuff Girls are Blossom, Buttercup, and Bubbles.
998132ad8f805c90f31e	Groundhog Day	Traditional method of weather prediction	Is Antarctica a good location for Groundhog Day?	false	Groundhog Day relies on a groundhog seeing their shadow. Antarctica has an irregular sun pattern and some days have no sun rise or 24 hour sunlight. Antarctica has temperatures can range from -10C to -60C. Groundhogs live in forests or woodlands with plenty of sunlight.
423d83b2533271615c06	Breast cancer	cancer that originates in the mammary gland	Are amoebas safe from breast cancer?	true	Breast cancer is a disease that occurs in the mammary tissues of mammals. Amoebas are single cell organisms that lack mammary tissue.
39764cc9679c2e0e6435	2000	Year	Was there fear leading up to the year 2000?	true	Many computer programs were not designed with the year 2000 in mind. People were worried that computers would crash all over the world when the year 2000 arrived. Financial and electrical systems require computers to function. Without financial and electrical systems there could be global chaos.
2ce4e885ee19dbbdb46c	New York Public Library	Public library system in New York City	Does the New York Public Library sell Alpo products?	false	The New York Public Library is a public lending library system in New York City Alpo produces pet food and related products
cfe1c436a761f01041dd	Plum	subgenus of plants	Is November a bad time for a photographer to take pictures of a plum tree in bloom?	true	A plum tree is a deciduous tree that bears fruit. Deciduous trees shed their leaves in the autumn. Autumn happens from September until the end of Deember.
a61431fb7fe82f6b2ee0	Julian calendar	solar calendar in use from imperial Rome until after the Reformation	Did Saint Augustine use the Julian calendar?	true	The Julian calendar was in use from 45 BC to the late 16th century AD Saint Augustine lived from 354 AD to 430 AD
30a4396aa0743165d8d6	Ohio University	public university in Athens, Ohio, United States	Would the current president of Ohio University hypothetically wear a jockstrap?	true	The current president of Ohio University is Duane Nellis. Duane Nellis is a man. A jockstrap is an undergarment for protecting the testes and penis during cycling, contact sports or other vigorous physical activity. The testes and penis are the sexual organs of men.
cd38f5c76c18493b158b	Soup	primarily liquid food	Can soup be eaten with the hands?	false	Soup is mostly liquid. Hands cannot hold liquid.
042101b10af2b128df10	Brooklyn	Borough in New York City and county in New York state, United States	Can DRL Racer X drone get across Brooklyn Bridge in 18 seconds?	false	The Brooklyn Bridge is 1.1 miles long. The DRL Racer X drone can fly at a top speed of 179.6 MPH. The DRL Racer X drone can cover around 3 miles a minute.
91b75d57e720179305e9	Salsa music	Latin American dance music genre	Would Ibn Saud tolerate salsa music?	false	Ibn Saud was the first ruler of Saudi Arabia and adhered to Wahhabism. Wahhabism is an ultra conservative sect of Islam that prohibits dancing. Salsa is a popular Latin American music genre that is heavily connected to dance.
42b5997366dc3f987db2	Giraffe	Tall African ungulate	Could Javier Sotomayor jump over the head of the average giraffe?	false	Fully grown giraffes stand 4.3–5.7 m (14.1–18.7 ft) tall. Javier Sotomayor is the current world record holder in the long jump, with a personal best of 2.45 m (8 ft 1/2 in).
f9d0edee44a2e73f9765	Lolcat	image combining a photograph of a cat with text intended to contribute humour	Could a hundred thousand lolcats fit on a first generation iPhone?	true	Lolcat memes are often in jpeg form The average size of a jpeg is 10 to 30 kb One gigabyte is 1000000 kb The first iPhone had 4GB to 16GB of storage
03c467f12c3fcc1d91fe	Clouded leopard	species of mammal found from the Himalayan foothills through mainland Southeast Asia into China	Can Clouded leopards chase down many Pronghorn antelopes?	false	The top speed of a Clouded leopard is 40 MPH. The top speed of a Pronghorn antelope is 61 MPH.
73a229ef0fd252aaeb39	Honey badger	species of mammal	Would a honey badger's dentures be different from a wolverine's?	true	Dentures are false teeth that resemble the wearer's natural teeth Honey badgers and wolverines are physically very similar, but they can be differentiated by their dentition.
8e01fbec3b932a3252ef	Greed	an inordinate or insatiable longing, especially for wealth, status, and power	Is greed the most prevalent of the Seven Deadly Sins?	false	Greed is a longing for wealth and power. White collar crime involves businesses stealing money or assets from people. 5-10% of arrests per 100,000 arrests were for white collar crime according to Department of Justice statistics. Gluttony is the overindulgence in food or similar things. 39.8% of US adults were classified as overweight according to the National Center for Health Statistics.
e863b1e1d891da16b06a	Order of the British Empire	British order of chivalry	Is Hermione Granger eligible for the Order of the British Empire?	false	The Order of the British Empire is awarded to people that have made significant contributions to the United Kingdom Hermione Granger is a fictional character from the Harry Potter series of books
6201dfb1c934528c9a62	Snake	limbless, scaly, elongate reptile	In the world of Harry Potter, would a snake and skull tattoo be good luck?	false	In Harry Potter, a tattoo of a snake and a skull is a symbol of being a "Death Eater." Death Eaters are people who follow the word of the dark lord Voldemort, who is considered wicked and cruel. Death Eaters are not embraced in the wizarding communities of Harry Potter.
49154ddff1b4e85dff26	Apollo 15	Fourth crewed mission to land on the Moon	Did the crew of Apollo 15 take pictures of Mount Sharp?	false	Mount Sharp is a mountain on Mars. The crew of Apollo 15 landed on the Moon, not Mars. No humans have ever landed on Mars.
f087d393e2ab1f8783f5	1980 United States presidential election	49th quadrennial presidential election in the United States	Can 1980 United States presidential election result be considered a photo finish?	false	A photo finish refers to a race or finish in which contestants are so close that a photograph of them as they cross the finish line has to be examined. Ronald Reagan had 489 electoral votes while Jimmy Carter had 49 in the 1980 United States presidential election. Ronald Reagan won 44 states while Jimmy Carter won 6 in the 1980 United States presidential election.
42100a5a2f10584fb923	Spice Girls	British girl group	Were the Spice Girls inspired by Little Mix?	false	The Spice Girls were formed in 1994 and mainly active during the late 1990s Little Mix was formed in 2011
a505361d75535d674ebd	Paprika	spice made from dried fruits of Capsicum annuum	Can Paprika be made without a dehydrator?	true	Peppers can be dehydrated in the oven in lieu of a dehydrator. Sunlight and heat have been used for centuries to dry peppers and other foods.
c419fd25e9ed4501c9ea	Grizzly bear	Subspecies of mammal	Did occupants of Vellore Fort need to defend themselves from Grizzly Bears?	false	The Vellore Fort was a 16th century stronghold in India. Grizzly Bears are native to the North American continent.
2aba85e0e138ad86035e	Sugar Ray Robinson	American boxer	Could Sugar Ray Robinson box if he stole in Iran?	false	Sugar Ray Robinson was an American boxer who relied on his fists to achieve 109 KO victories. The penalty for stealing in Iran is having your hand cut off. In August 2015 a prisoner in Iran, who was caught stealing, had his right hand and part of his left leg cut off.
08db047c63681c02184f	Basil	species of plant	Would the chef at Carmine's restaurant panic if there was no basil?	true	Carmines is an Italian family-style restaurant. Basil is an essential in Italian cooking.
5a781808bf59dc835bd2	Humour	tendency of experiences to provoke laughter and provide amusement	Was the man who played the male lead in Mrs. Doubtfire known for his humour?	true	Robin Williams played the male lead in Mrs. Doubtfire. Robin Williams had a prolific standup and film comedy career.
ede4abdab566098acc1c	Fibonacci number	integer in the infinite Fibonacci sequence	If you have a serious injury in Bangladesh, would you probably dial a Fibonacci number?	false	The number for emergency services in Bangladesh is 999 999 is not a Fibonacci sequence integer
3d63f800400fd9505ea5	Library of Alexandria	one of the largest libraries in the ancient world, located in Alexandria, Egypt	Would Library of Alexandria need less shelf space than Library of Congress?	true	The Library of Alexandria was an ancient library that was destroyed. The Library of Alexandria is estimated to have had around 100,000 books. The Library of Congress has over 170 million items.
f56ebcf7b0a06bcb7d97	Fake news	Hoax or deliberate spread of misinformation	Have Jamie Lee Curtis been the subject of fake news?	true	Fake news is a hoax that is circulated and spreads to get people to believe a falsehood. Jamie Lee Curtis is an American actress known for the Halloween series. Rumors have been spread about Jamie Lee Curtis that she was born a hermaphrodite.
59acb3e278f8a75eac86	Cinnamon	spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum	Are Chipotle Cinnamon Pork Chops appropriate for a Seder?	false	Chipotle Cinnamon Pork Chops are a popular recipe made by applying a cinnamon rub to pork chops. The Seder is a Jewish feast day that begins the season of Passover. Pork is forbidden by Jewish kosher laws.
b2c1c69dbfc82dc9da50	Pea	species of plant	Could a bee hummingbird balance a scale with a single pea on it?	false	The average pea weighs between 0.1 and 0.36 grams. Female bee hummingbirds on average weigh 2.6 grams, while on average male bee hummingbirds weigh 1.95 grams.
d3013f42b7ca0c0d8685	Suburb	Human settlement that is part of or near to a larger city	Does the book Revolutionary Road give a glimpse at life in a suburb?	true	The setting of the book is in Connecticut. The area of Connecticut where the book takes place is not in a major city. The book takes place in a suburb called Revolutionary Hill Estates.
44c59a3ac10f2921a009	Rick and Morty	Animated sitcom	Is Rick and Morty considered an anime?	false	Anime is a genre of animation that is hand drawn and is of Japanese origin. Rick and Morty is an American animated show.
288a22ad708fe41454cb	Breathing	Process of moving air into and out of the lungs	Is snoring a sign of good breathing while sleeping?	false	Snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea. Snoring can cause a variety of symptoms ranging from low energy to high blood pressure.
a4de29904c45a2d17511	Linux	Family of free and open-source software operating systems based on the Linux kernel	If you're running focal fossa, are you using linux?	true	Focal Fossa is the most recent Ubuntu release. Ubuntu is a Linux distribution.
7dc74fd9b62e514750c2	Bee	Clade of insects	Are queen bees unnecessary for growing apples?	true	Mason bees are solitary (they live alone) Mason bees are efficient pollinators for orchards Apple trees are grown in orchards
9fee16a5e703c2fdcd33	Conservatism	Political philosophy focused on retaining traditional social institutions	Does conservatism repulse Blaire White?	false	Blaire White is a Youtuber. Blaire White posts content that leans towards conservative politics.
aa3eaaa782c4501cd314	Seven Years' War	Global conflict between 1756 and 1763	Was the AK-47 used in the Seven Years' War?	false	The Seven Years' War took place between 1756 and 1763. The AK-47 was developed in the 1940s.
2fca3349a211a68b41f2	Barley	Species of plant	Would the owners of the company Peter Griffin works for need barley?	true	Peter Griffin works for Pawtucket Brewery. Pawtucket Brewery produces beer. Barley is the preferred grain for making beer.
0bde4bdfecce47fbf7de	Amazon (company)	American electronic commerce and cloud computing company	Could Amazon afford The Mona Lisa?	true	Amazon is worth over $1 trillion and had a revenue of $232.887 billion in 2018. The Mona Lisa had an insurance valuation equivalent to $650 million as of 2018.
622c71f22ddb683c15a8	Casio	Japanese electronics company	Can you buy Casio products at Petco?	false	Casio is a manufacturer of consumer electronics and watches Petco is a chain store that sells pet supplies like food, bowls, litter, toys, cages and grooming equipment
34ef40fff88e669f154f	4	Natural number	Would four shoes be insufficient for a set of octuplets?	true	There are eight children in a set of octuplets. The typical child is born with two feet. Normally each foot needs to be covered with a single shoe.
c4b44208283d5d405c43	Ivan the Terrible	Grand Prince of Moscow and 1st Tsar of Russia	Was 847 Pope Leo same iteration of his name as Ivan the Terrible?	true	Pope Leo in 847 AD was the fourth Leo to have that name and was called Leo IV. Ivan the Terrible was the 4th Tsar to have the name Ivan and was known as Ivan IV Vasilyevich.
c426b03932f052ae91af	Moon Jae-in	President of South Korea	Was Moon Jae-in born outside of Khanbaliq?	true	Khanbaliq was the winter capital of the Mongol Empire. Khanbaliq was located at the center of what is now modern day Beijing, China. Moon Jae-In was born in Geoje, South Korea.
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Snow White

fairy tale

Is Snow White an example of good consent?

false

Snow White is unknowingly poisoned by a witch. Snow White is unconscious when a man kisses her without her knowledge. Consent involves knowingly allowing something to happen to oneself.

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Irish mythology

Pre-Christian Mythology of Ireland

Did Irish mythology inspire Washington Irving?

true

Washington Irving's most famous novel was The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. The antagonist of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Headless Horseman, was a man on horseback that was missing his head. The Dullahan is a mythological creature in Irish mythology. The Dullahan comes from the Irish word Gan Ceann, meaning "without a head". The Dullahan is depicted as a headless rider, usually on a black horse, who carries their own head in their arm.

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Osama bin Laden

Co-founder of al-Qaeda

Did Osama bin Laden likely abstain from alcohol?

true

Osama bin Laden belonged to the religion of Islam. Islam prohibits the consumption of alcohol.

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Higher education

Academic tertiary education, such as from colleges and universities

Did Emma Stone pursue a higher education?

false

Higher education, also called post-secondary education, third-level or tertiary education, is an optional final stage of formal learning that occurs after completion of secondary education. Stone attended Xavier College Preparatory‍—‌an all-girl Catholic high school‍—‌as a freshman, but dropped out after one semester to become an actress. Xavier College Preparatory is a Catholic, all-female private high school. High school is a secondary education school.

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Celery

species of plant

Did any cultures associate celery with death?

true

Ancient Greeks used garlands of celery leafs to bury their dead. Ancient Greece was considered a culture.

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Diary

Written record with discrete entries arranged by date

Can a dolphin keep a diary?

false

A diary is a written record. Dolphins cannot write.

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Tick

order of arachnids

Could a nymph tick pass through a standard hole punch?

true

A nymph tick is the size of a poppy seed. A poppy seed is around 1mm in size. The ISO 838 standards set a hole punch size at 6 mm.

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The Hague

City and municipality in South Holland, Netherlands

Does The Hague border multiple bodies of water?

false

The Hague is in the Netherlands. The Hague is in the Western part of the Netherlands. The Netherlands borders the North Sea to its west.

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Bruce Lee

Hong Kong-American actor, martial artist

Was Bruce Lee absent from the 1964 University of Washington graduation ceremony?

true

Bruce Lee enrolled at the University of Washington in 1961. Bruce Lee dropped out of college in early 1964. Bruce Lee moved to Oakland to live with James Yimm Lee in 1964.

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Spaghetti

Type of pasta

Should a Celiac sufferer avoid spaghetti?

true

Celiac is a disease in which the body cannot process gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat. Spaghetti is made with milled wheat and water.

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Autumn

one of the Earth's four temperate seasons, occurring between summer and winter

Does American Independence Day occur during autumn?

false

Autumn runs from about September 20 to about December 20. American Independence Day is July 4, over two months before autumn begins.

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John Kerry

68th United States Secretary of State

Did any Golden Globe winners attend John Kerry's alma mater?

true

John Kerry graduated from Yale University. Jennifer Connelly attended Yale University in the late 1980s. Jennifer Connelly won a Golden Globe award for the film A Beautiful Mind,

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Ham

Pork from a leg cut that has been preserved by wet or dry curing, with or without smoking

Would Janet Jackson avoid a dish with ham?

true

Janet Jackson follows an Islamic practice. Islamic culture avoids eating pork. Ham is made from pork.

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League of Legends

Multiplayer online battle arena video game

Could Cosmic Girls play League of Legends alone?

true

Cosmic Girls is a 13 member kpop group League of Legends is a video game requiring two teams of five players each

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Leafhopper

family of insects

Do Leafhoppers compete with Log Cabin syrup producers for resources?

true

Leafhoppers are insects that feed on sap from trees. Log Cabin is a company that originated in Minnesota and makes several varieties of maple syrup. Sap is an ingredient in maple syrup.

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Frost

coating or deposit of ice that may form in humid air in cold conditions, usually overnight

Would it be unusual to see frost in September in Texas?

true

Texas is a Southern state of the United States, known for high heat. On average, Texas is between 68 and 89 degrees during the month of September. Frost forms at 32 degrees or lower.

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Gorilla

Genus of mammals

Is it expected that Charla Nash would be anxious near a gorilla?

true

In 2009, Charla Nash was attacked and nearly killed by a chimpanzee. While a different species, Gorillas and Chimpanzees have similar physical appearances and are both primates.

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Nickel

Chemical element with atomic number 28

Is nickel a better payout than mercury if given a dollar per atomic number?

false

Nickel is a metallic substance with the chemical atomic number of 28. Mercury is a silvery liquid substance with a chemical number of 80.

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Kidney

internal organ in most animals, including vertebrates and some invertebrates

Is it safe to eat kidney?

true

Traditional British cuisine includes "Kidney Pie", or "Steak and Kidney Pie". Kidney Pie contains kidney.

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Good

Term in religion, ethics, and philosophy

In star rating systems, is 5 stars considered good?

true

Most star rating systems are composed of 5 stars. In star rating, most people want to avoid a 1 star review.

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Private investigator

person hired to undertake investigatory law services

Would Emma Roberts's Nancy Drew be considered a private investigator?

false

Emma Roberts starred as Nancy Drew in the 2007 film titled Nancy Drew. A private investigator is hired by an individual to solve a crime. Nancy Drew from the 2007 film was described as an amateur sleuth. Nancy Drew in the 2007 film was interested in a case and decided to pursue it on her own, without being paid for it.

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Shogi

Game native to Japan

Can a chess board be converted to a Shogi board?

false

Chess is a game that is made up of 64 squares. The Japanese game of Shogi requires a total of 81 squares.

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New York Harbor

harbor in the New York City, U.S.A. metropolitan area

Did Donald Trump come up with the idea for the New York Harbor?

false

The New York Harbor is at the mouth of the Hudson River A harbor is a sheltered body of water where boats and ships can be docked. The New York Harbor has been used since colonial era of the 1500s. Donald Trump is a failed business man and 2016 president elect. Donald Trump makes outrageous deceitful claims

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Jack Dempsey

American boxer

Did Jack Dempsey ever witness Conor McGregor's fights?

false

Jack Dempsey died in 1983. Conor McGregor's first MMA fight was in 2008.

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Double-slit experiment

Physics experiment, showing light can be modelled by both waves and particles

Can a minor replicate the double-slit experiment?

true

A minor is a human child. The double-slit experiment can theoretically be replicated by any human.

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Mathematician

person with an extensive knowledge of mathematics

Would Hodor hypothetically be a good math mathematician?

false

Mathematicians are expert students of mathematics. Hodor was a dimwitted giant of a man that served House Stark in Game of Thrones. Hodor worked in the stables and could only utter the only word he ever said was his own name. Mathematicians frequently publish articles on theories and need to be able to read and write.

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Common Era

alternative (and religiously neutral) naming of the traditional calendar era, Anno Domini

Would Methuselah hypothetically hold a record in the Common Era?

true

Methuselah was a biblical figure said to have lived until 969. The Common Era is the years after the BC era and is alternatively referred to as A.D. Jeanne Louise Calment 1875–1997 was the oldest human whose age was well-documented, with a lifespan of 122 years and 164 days.

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Portuguese people

ethnic group

Did King of Portuguese people in 1515 have familial ties to the Tudors?

true

Manuel I was King of Portugal from 1495 to 1521. Manuel I of Portugal married Maria of Aragon. Maria of Aragon was the sister of Catherine of Aragon. Catherine of Aragon was the first wife of Henry VIII and was one of a handful that he did not behead.

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Reza Shah

Shah of Iran, Founder of the Imperial state of iran

Did number of Imams Reza Shah believed in exceed number of Jesus's disciples?

false

Reza Shah, the founder of the Imperial state of Iran, was a Twelver Shia Muslim. Twelver Shia Muslims believe that there are 12 Imams. Jesus is typically represented as having 12 disciples.

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Sofer

profession

Would a sofer be a bad job for a vegan?

true

A sofer is a transcriber of religious texts, and has its origins in Judaism. Sofers transcribe texts on a material known as vellum. Vellum is made of materials derived from calfskin. Vegans do not use any animal products.

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French people

People from France

Were French people involved in the American Civil War?

true

The French General Lafayette allied with the American Revolutionaries. Lafayette's army scored several key victories for the rebels.

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Spinach

species of plant

Has spinach been a source of power in a comic movie?

true

The comic character Popeye uses spinach as a source of power. A movie was made about Popeye. Popeye consumes spinach as a source of power in the movie.

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Suburb

Human settlement that is part of or near to a larger city

Do suburbs encourage the use of cars?

true

Suburbs are generally built outside of walking distance from city centers. City centers contain jobs and stores. Suburb dwellers need to access jobs and stores to survive.

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The Doctor (Doctor Who)

fictional character from Doctor Who

Would Marvel's Gateway be envious of the Doctor (Doctor Who)'s TARDIS machine?

false

The Doctor (Doctor Who) used the TARDIS, a largely unreliable time traveling machine, to travel through time and space. Gateway is a Marvel comic character linked to the X-Men comics. Gateway has the power to create wormholes that allow him to travel through time and space.

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Toyota Hilux

Series of light commercial vehicles produced by the Japanese car-manufacturer Toyota.

Can a human heart last from NYC to Raleigh NC by Toyota Hiux?

true

Human hearts can last up to six hours outside the body. The distance from NYC to Raleigh, NC is 505 miles. The top speed of a Toyota Hilux is 105 MPH.

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Kangaroo

сommon name of family of marsupials

Does a kangaroo incubate its offspring?

false

Incubation is the process of hatching offspring from eggs Kangaroos are mammals Mammals give birth to live offspring

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Gorilla

Genus of mammals

Do gorillas fight with panda bears?

false

Gorilla distribution is limited to areas of the continent of Africa Panda bears are found in the wild only in China

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AirTrain JFK

People mover system at JFK Airport in New York City

Could Katharine Hepburn have ridden the AirTrain JFK?

false

The AirTrain JFK was built in December 17, 2003. Katharine Hepburn died on June 29, 2003.

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English Channel

Arm of the Atlantic Ocean that separates southern England from northern France

Can Iowa be hidden in the English Channel?

false

The maximum width of the English Channel is 150 miles The minimum width of Iowa is 200 miles

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Larry King

American television and radio host

Did Larry King sign the Magna Carta?

false

The Magna Carta was a charter of rights signed by King John in 1215. Larry King was born in 1933.

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Woodrow Wilson

28th president of the United States

Would Woodrow Wilson support Plessy v. Ferguson decision?

true

Plessy v Ferguson was a landmark case that stated segregation did not violate the constitution. President Woodrow Wilson escalated the discriminatory hiring policies and segregation of government offices. By the end of 1913, under President Wilson, many departments, including the navy, had segregated work spaces, restrooms, and cafeterias.

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Snoopy

cartoon dog

Is Jesse W. Moore a potential recipient of a Snoopy-themed award from NASA?

false

Snoopy has been a mascot of safety in NASA The Silver Snoopy award is given by NASA astronauts to employees and contractors for outstanding achievements related to flight safety Jesse W. Moore received warnings about the failure history of the O rings used on the Challenger shuttle, but did not act on them Jesse W. Moore was the associate administrator in charge of NASA's shuttle program at the time of the Challenger explosion The O rings were strongly implicated in the fatal explosion

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Earth's magnetic field

Magnetic field that extends from the Earth’s inner core to where it meets the solar wind

Would a compass attuned to Earth's magnetic field be a bad gift for a Christmas elf??

true

Christmas elves work in Santa's workshop on the North Pole Magnetic compasses point to the North Pole If you are on the North Pole a compass will not work

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Monarch

Person at the head of a monarchy

Does Canada have a relationship with a monarch?

true

Canada is a constitutional monarchy. The head of the monarchy that rules Canada is Queen Elizabeth.

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Monogamy

Relationship form where each individual has only one partner during their lifetime or at any one time

Did Thomas Greenhill's parents violate the concept of monogamy?

false

Thomas Greenhill was a surgeon born to William and Elizabeth Greenhill. William and Elizabeth Greenhill had 39 children. Monogamy is a committed relationship between two people where usually they remain together for life. Thomas Greenhill was the last of his parents 39 children and was born shortly after his father died.

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Garfield

Comic strip created by Jim Davis

Is Garfield known for hating italian cuisine?

false

Garfield is well known for loving lasagna. Lasagna is a traditional Italian dish.

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Saddam Hussein

Iraqi politician and President

Would Saddam Hussein hypothetically choose Saladin as ally over Idris I?

true

Saddam Hussein, President of Iraq, was a Sunni Muslim that brutalized many Shiite Muslims. Saladin was the first Sultan of Egypt and was a Sunni Muslim. Idris I was called the founder of Morocco and was a Shiite Muslim.

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Lust

Human emotion

Do you have to pass through circle of lust to find Saladin in Dante's Inferno?

false

Dante's Inferno was a book written by Dante Alighieri that outlines 9 circles of hell. The circle of lust is the second circle in Dante's Inferno. Saladin is placed in the first circle of hell in Dante's Inferno. The first circle of hell is limbo which is reserved for virtuous unbaptized pagans.

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Hanging

execution or suicide method involving suspension of a person by a ligature

Is hanging a viable execution method on a ship at sea?

true

Hanging is typically set up using rope. Ships have plenty of rope on board because their operation relies heavily on rope.

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Muslim world

Muslim-majority countries, states, districts, or towns

Is the Muslim world hostile to Israel?

true

Israel, a small Middle Eastern nation which is considered the Jewish holy land, contains the ancient city of Jerusalem and other ancient holy sites. Jerusalem is the third most holy site for Muslims, after Mecca and Medina. Prior to English occupation in the 18th-20th centuries, the Muslim-based Ottoman Empire controlled Jerusalem. The Muslims want to reclaim Jerusalem and the surrounding holy lands.

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Canon Inc.

Japanese multinational corporation specialised in the manufacture of imaging and optical products

Is Canon Inc. a Kabushiki gaisha?

true

Canon, Inc. is a large corporation listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Companies are listed on a stock exchange so brokers can buy and sell stock in those companies. Kabushiki gaisha is often translated as "stock company", "joint-stock company" or "stock corporation".

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Bluetooth

Short distance wireless technology standard

Does a dentist treat Bluetooth problems?

false

A dentist is a surgeon who specializes in dentistry, the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. Technological problems are typically handled by IT professionals. Bluetooth is not a physical entity.

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United States Army Rangers

Elite military formation of the United States Army

Is Mozambique Drill an easy shot for United States Army Ranger?

true

The Mozambique Drill is a close quarters combat technique involving firing two shots to the body and one to the head. United States Army Rangers are equipped with M4A1 guns. M4A1 guns can fire up to 600 meters.

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The Powerpuff Girls

American animated television series

Are the names of The Powerpuff Girls alliterative?

true

To be alliterative, words must have the same initial consonant sound. The names of The Powerpuff Girls are Blossom, Buttercup, and Bubbles.

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Groundhog Day

Traditional method of weather prediction

Is Antarctica a good location for Groundhog Day?

false

Groundhog Day relies on a groundhog seeing their shadow. Antarctica has an irregular sun pattern and some days have no sun rise or 24 hour sunlight. Antarctica has temperatures can range from -10C to -60C. Groundhogs live in forests or woodlands with plenty of sunlight.

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Breast cancer

cancer that originates in the mammary gland

Are amoebas safe from breast cancer?

true

Breast cancer is a disease that occurs in the mammary tissues of mammals. Amoebas are single cell organisms that lack mammary tissue.

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2000

Year

Was there fear leading up to the year 2000?

true

Many computer programs were not designed with the year 2000 in mind. People were worried that computers would crash all over the world when the year 2000 arrived. Financial and electrical systems require computers to function. Without financial and electrical systems there could be global chaos.

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New York Public Library

Public library system in New York City

Does the New York Public Library sell Alpo products?

false

The New York Public Library is a public lending library system in New York City Alpo produces pet food and related products

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Plum

subgenus of plants

Is November a bad time for a photographer to take pictures of a plum tree in bloom?

true

A plum tree is a deciduous tree that bears fruit. Deciduous trees shed their leaves in the autumn. Autumn happens from September until the end of Deember.

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Julian calendar

solar calendar in use from imperial Rome until after the Reformation

Did Saint Augustine use the Julian calendar?

true

The Julian calendar was in use from 45 BC to the late 16th century AD Saint Augustine lived from 354 AD to 430 AD

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Ohio University

public university in Athens, Ohio, United States

Would the current president of Ohio University hypothetically wear a jockstrap?

true

The current president of Ohio University is Duane Nellis. Duane Nellis is a man. A jockstrap is an undergarment for protecting the testes and penis during cycling, contact sports or other vigorous physical activity. The testes and penis are the sexual organs of men.

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Soup

primarily liquid food

Can soup be eaten with the hands?

false

Soup is mostly liquid. Hands cannot hold liquid.

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Brooklyn

Borough in New York City and county in New York state, United States

Can DRL Racer X drone get across Brooklyn Bridge in 18 seconds?

false

The Brooklyn Bridge is 1.1 miles long. The DRL Racer X drone can fly at a top speed of 179.6 MPH. The DRL Racer X drone can cover around 3 miles a minute.

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Salsa music

Latin American dance music genre

Would Ibn Saud tolerate salsa music?

false

Ibn Saud was the first ruler of Saudi Arabia and adhered to Wahhabism. Wahhabism is an ultra conservative sect of Islam that prohibits dancing. Salsa is a popular Latin American music genre that is heavily connected to dance.

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Giraffe

Tall African ungulate

Could Javier Sotomayor jump over the head of the average giraffe?

false

Fully grown giraffes stand 4.3–5.7 m (14.1–18.7 ft) tall. Javier Sotomayor is the current world record holder in the long jump, with a personal best of 2.45 m (8 ft 1/2 in).

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Lolcat

image combining a photograph of a cat with text intended to contribute humour

Could a hundred thousand lolcats fit on a first generation iPhone?

true

Lolcat memes are often in jpeg form The average size of a jpeg is 10 to 30 kb One gigabyte is 1000000 kb The first iPhone had 4GB to 16GB of storage

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Clouded leopard

species of mammal found from the Himalayan foothills through mainland Southeast Asia into China

Can Clouded leopards chase down many Pronghorn antelopes?

false

The top speed of a Clouded leopard is 40 MPH. The top speed of a Pronghorn antelope is 61 MPH.

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Honey badger

species of mammal

Would a honey badger's dentures be different from a wolverine's?

true

Dentures are false teeth that resemble the wearer's natural teeth Honey badgers and wolverines are physically very similar, but they can be differentiated by their dentition.

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Greed

an inordinate or insatiable longing, especially for wealth, status, and power

Is greed the most prevalent of the Seven Deadly Sins?

false

Greed is a longing for wealth and power. White collar crime involves businesses stealing money or assets from people. 5-10% of arrests per 100,000 arrests were for white collar crime according to Department of Justice statistics. Gluttony is the overindulgence in food or similar things. 39.8% of US adults were classified as overweight according to the National Center for Health Statistics.

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Order of the British Empire

British order of chivalry

Is Hermione Granger eligible for the Order of the British Empire?

false

The Order of the British Empire is awarded to people that have made significant contributions to the United Kingdom Hermione Granger is a fictional character from the Harry Potter series of books

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Snake

limbless, scaly, elongate reptile

In the world of Harry Potter, would a snake and skull tattoo be good luck?

false

In Harry Potter, a tattoo of a snake and a skull is a symbol of being a "Death Eater." Death Eaters are people who follow the word of the dark lord Voldemort, who is considered wicked and cruel. Death Eaters are not embraced in the wizarding communities of Harry Potter.

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Apollo 15

Fourth crewed mission to land on the Moon

Did the crew of Apollo 15 take pictures of Mount Sharp?

false

Mount Sharp is a mountain on Mars. The crew of Apollo 15 landed on the Moon, not Mars. No humans have ever landed on Mars.

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1980 United States presidential election

49th quadrennial presidential election in the United States

Can 1980 United States presidential election result be considered a photo finish?

false

A photo finish refers to a race or finish in which contestants are so close that a photograph of them as they cross the finish line has to be examined. Ronald Reagan had 489 electoral votes while Jimmy Carter had 49 in the 1980 United States presidential election. Ronald Reagan won 44 states while Jimmy Carter won 6 in the 1980 United States presidential election.

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Spice Girls

British girl group

Were the Spice Girls inspired by Little Mix?

false

The Spice Girls were formed in 1994 and mainly active during the late 1990s Little Mix was formed in 2011

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Paprika

spice made from dried fruits of Capsicum annuum

Can Paprika be made without a dehydrator?

true

Peppers can be dehydrated in the oven in lieu of a dehydrator. Sunlight and heat have been used for centuries to dry peppers and other foods.

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Grizzly bear

Subspecies of mammal

Did occupants of Vellore Fort need to defend themselves from Grizzly Bears?

false

The Vellore Fort was a 16th century stronghold in India. Grizzly Bears are native to the North American continent.

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Sugar Ray Robinson

American boxer

Could Sugar Ray Robinson box if he stole in Iran?

false

Sugar Ray Robinson was an American boxer who relied on his fists to achieve 109 KO victories. The penalty for stealing in Iran is having your hand cut off. In August 2015 a prisoner in Iran, who was caught stealing, had his right hand and part of his left leg cut off.

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Basil

species of plant

Would the chef at Carmine's restaurant panic if there was no basil?

true

Carmines is an Italian family-style restaurant. Basil is an essential in Italian cooking.

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Humour

tendency of experiences to provoke laughter and provide amusement

Was the man who played the male lead in Mrs. Doubtfire known for his humour?

true

Robin Williams played the male lead in Mrs. Doubtfire. Robin Williams had a prolific standup and film comedy career.

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Fibonacci number

integer in the infinite Fibonacci sequence

If you have a serious injury in Bangladesh, would you probably dial a Fibonacci number?

false

The number for emergency services in Bangladesh is 999 999 is not a Fibonacci sequence integer

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Library of Alexandria

one of the largest libraries in the ancient world, located in Alexandria, Egypt

Would Library of Alexandria need less shelf space than Library of Congress?

true

The Library of Alexandria was an ancient library that was destroyed. The Library of Alexandria is estimated to have had around 100,000 books. The Library of Congress has over 170 million items.

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Fake news

Hoax or deliberate spread of misinformation

Have Jamie Lee Curtis been the subject of fake news?

true

Fake news is a hoax that is circulated and spreads to get people to believe a falsehood. Jamie Lee Curtis is an American actress known for the Halloween series. Rumors have been spread about Jamie Lee Curtis that she was born a hermaphrodite.

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Cinnamon

spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum

Are Chipotle Cinnamon Pork Chops appropriate for a Seder?

false

Chipotle Cinnamon Pork Chops are a popular recipe made by applying a cinnamon rub to pork chops. The Seder is a Jewish feast day that begins the season of Passover. Pork is forbidden by Jewish kosher laws.

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Pea

species of plant

Could a bee hummingbird balance a scale with a single pea on it?

false

The average pea weighs between 0.1 and 0.36 grams. Female bee hummingbirds on average weigh 2.6 grams, while on average male bee hummingbirds weigh 1.95 grams.

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Suburb

Human settlement that is part of or near to a larger city

Does the book Revolutionary Road give a glimpse at life in a suburb?

true

The setting of the book is in Connecticut. The area of Connecticut where the book takes place is not in a major city. The book takes place in a suburb called Revolutionary Hill Estates.

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Rick and Morty

Animated sitcom

Is Rick and Morty considered an anime?

false

Anime is a genre of animation that is hand drawn and is of Japanese origin. Rick and Morty is an American animated show.

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Breathing

Process of moving air into and out of the lungs

Is snoring a sign of good breathing while sleeping?

false

Snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea. Snoring can cause a variety of symptoms ranging from low energy to high blood pressure.

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Linux

Family of free and open-source software operating systems based on the Linux kernel

If you're running focal fossa, are you using linux?

true

Focal Fossa is the most recent Ubuntu release. Ubuntu is a Linux distribution.

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Bee

Clade of insects

Are queen bees unnecessary for growing apples?

true

Mason bees are solitary (they live alone) Mason bees are efficient pollinators for orchards Apple trees are grown in orchards

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Conservatism

Political philosophy focused on retaining traditional social institutions

Does conservatism repulse Blaire White?

false

Blaire White is a Youtuber. Blaire White posts content that leans towards conservative politics.

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Seven Years' War

Global conflict between 1756 and 1763

Was the AK-47 used in the Seven Years' War?

false

The Seven Years' War took place between 1756 and 1763. The AK-47 was developed in the 1940s.

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Barley

Species of plant

Would the owners of the company Peter Griffin works for need barley?

true

Peter Griffin works for Pawtucket Brewery. Pawtucket Brewery produces beer. Barley is the preferred grain for making beer.

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Amazon (company)

American electronic commerce and cloud computing company

Could Amazon afford The Mona Lisa?

true

Amazon is worth over $1 trillion and had a revenue of $232.887 billion in 2018. The Mona Lisa had an insurance valuation equivalent to $650 million as of 2018.

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Casio

Japanese electronics company

Can you buy Casio products at Petco?

false

Casio is a manufacturer of consumer electronics and watches Petco is a chain store that sells pet supplies like food, bowls, litter, toys, cages and grooming equipment

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4

Natural number

Would four shoes be insufficient for a set of octuplets?

true

There are eight children in a set of octuplets. The typical child is born with two feet. Normally each foot needs to be covered with a single shoe.

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Ivan the Terrible

Grand Prince of Moscow and 1st Tsar of Russia

Was 847 Pope Leo same iteration of his name as Ivan the Terrible?

true

Pope Leo in 847 AD was the fourth Leo to have that name and was called Leo IV. Ivan the Terrible was the 4th Tsar to have the name Ivan and was known as Ivan IV Vasilyevich.

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Moon Jae-in

President of South Korea

Was Moon Jae-in born outside of Khanbaliq?

true

Khanbaliq was the winter capital of the Mongol Empire. Khanbaliq was located at the center of what is now modern day Beijing, China. Moon Jae-In was born in Geoje, South Korea.

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Eye surgery

medical specialty

Would Eye surgery on a fly be in vain?

true

Researchers at BYU have been developing smaller surgical instruments to improve medical procedures. BYU researchers created robotically-controlled forceps that can pass through a hole about 3 millimeters in size. The eye of a fly is considerably small and estimates range from .5mm to 2mm.

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Nostradamus

16th-century French apothecary and reputed seer

Would Dante have hypothetically placed Nostradamus in 3rd Circle of Hell?

false

Nostradamus was a famous seer and court astrologer. Dante's 3rd Circle of Hell is reserved for gluttons. The 8th Circle of Hell is reserved for frauds. Astrology was seen as a valuable skill during Dante's lifetime. Dante places the mystic and prophet Joachim of Flora in the heaven of the sun.

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Compact disc

Optical disc for storage and playback of digital audio

Could George Washington's own speeches have been recorded live to a compact disc?

false

George Washington died in 1799. CDs weren't invented until 1982.