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Common carp
Species of fish
Are common carp sensitive to their environments?
false
Common carp are a type of fish. Common carp are considered a destructive invasive species. Common carp are tolerant of most conditions. Common carp are able to survive frozen over ponds and low oxygenated waters.
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Robert Downey Jr.
American actor
Did Robert Downey Jr. possess same caliber gun as Resident Evil's Barry Burton?
true
Robert Downey Jr. was arrested in 1996 n drug and weapons charges and possessed a .357 Magnum. Barry Burton, a character in the Resident Evil series, used a Colt Python. The Colt Python is a type of .357 Magnum revolver.
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August
eighth month in the Julian and Gregorian calendars
Can I ski in Steamboat Springs, Colorado in August?
false
Skiing requires snow. Snow melts at temperatures higher than 0 degrees Celsius. Average temperature for Steamboat Springs, Colorado in August is 27.3 degrees Celsius.
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Rabbi
teacher of Torah in Judaism
Can a rabbi save the soul of a Christian?
true
Rabbis are spiritual leaders of the Jewish community. Baptism is a necessary Christian ritual for salvation. Any non-Christian can perform an emergency baptism if someone's life is in danger.
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Guam
Island territory of the United States of America
Could the first European visitor to Guam been friends with Queen Victoria?
false
Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan, while in the service of Spain, was the first European to visit the island. Magellan died in 1521. Queen Victoria was born in 1819.
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Kidney
internal organ in most animals, including vertebrates and some invertebrates
Does an organ donor need to be dead to donate a kidney?
false
The average human has two kidneys. Only one kidney is required to function as a healthy person. Living organ donors will sometimes donate their spare kidney to someone experiencing failure of both their kidneys.
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1936 Summer Olympics
games of the XI Olympiad, celebrated in Berlin in 1936
Did the Berlin Wall prevent any athletes from competing in the 1936 Summer Olympics?
false
The 1936 Olympics were held in 1936. The Berlin Wall was not constructed until 1961.
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Ronda Rousey
American professional wrestler, actress, author, mixed martial artist and judoka
Does Ronda Rousey avoid BBQ restaraunts?
true
Ronda Rousey is a professional athlete in MMA. Ronda Rousey is a vegan. BBQ is a style of restaurant that predominantly serves cooked meat. Meat consumption is opposed and avoided by vegans. Vegans don't eat meat.
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Swastika
a geometrical figure and an ancient religious icon in the cultures of Eurasia and 20th-century symbol of Nazism
Does the word swastika have meaning in sanskrit?
true
In Sanskrit, the word swastika is a combination of ‘su’ (meaning ‘good’) and ‘asti’ (meaning ‘to exist’) This meaning of swastika from Sanskrit this gets translated as ‘all is well.’
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Maroon 5
American pop punk band
Could Maroon 5 have hypothetically held a concert at Roman Colosseum?
true
The Roman Colosseum had a capacity of 87,000 people. Maroon 5 has held concerts at Brazil's Allianz Parque, which has a capacity of close to 44,000. Almost 30,000 people attended Maroon 5's 2015 Madison Square Garden concert over two days.
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Vitamin C
nutrient found in citrus fruits and other foods
Did pirates who had scurvy need more Vitamin C?
true
Pirates were known for having poor teeth and deteriorated gums. Gum deterioration and tooth decay is a symptom of scurvy. Scurvy is caused by a lack of dietary vitamin C.
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Twin
One of two offspring produced in the same pregnancy. Use with P31 on items for one twin
Are twins always born during the same year?
false
Some twins are born right before the New Year, and right after the New Year. There are some twins, implanted through IVF, who are born decades apart.
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Saint
one who has been recognized for having an exceptional degree of holiness, sanctity, and virtue
Can a false pope become a saint?
true
A false pope, or antipope, is someone that tries to claim they are the true pope but the church rejects them. Hippolytus (c. 170–235 AD) headed a schismatic group as a rival to the Bishop of Rome, thus becoming an antipope. Hippolytus (c. 170–235 AD) was named a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.
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Sternum
flat bone in the middle front part of the rib cage
Is sternum connected to any of the bones mentioned in James Weldon Johnson's Dem Bones?
true
Dem Bones is a spiritual song composed by James Weldon Johnson. The lyrics to Dem Bones mention the hip bone, back bone, and knee bone among others. The back bone is the spine, which is connected to the first 7 rib sets. The sternum, or breastbone, is a flat bone at the front center of the chest. The sternum and ribs are connected and make up the ribcage.
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Big Ben
Bell within the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster in London, England
Can a blind person tell time by Big Ben?
true
Big Ben is a striking clock A blind person can hear the time the bell tolls
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Walt Disney
American entrepreneur, animator, voice actor and film producer
Was Walt Disney ever interviewed by Anderson Cooper?
false
Walt Disney died on Dec 15, 1966 Anderson Cooper was born on Jun 03, 1967
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Johnny Cash
American singer-songwriter and actor
Are there enough Jonny Cash records in the world to give one to each French citizen?
true
Johnny Cash has sold about 90 million albums The population of France is around 66 million
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Ten-pin bowling
sport
Can a ten-pin bowling pin be a deadly weapon?
true
A regulation ten-pin bowling pin weighs around four pounds. The average rolling pin used in cooking weighs slighty over four pounds. A 2015 case covered in the BBC involved a rolling pin as the murder weapon.
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Mini
British car model made by the British Motor Corporation (BMC) and its successors from 1959 until 2000
Was the British car, the Mini, the first car manufactured?
false
The first car widely manufactured was the Model T. The Model T was manufactured in 1908. The Mini was made beginning in 1959.
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Snickers
brand name chocolate bar made by Mars, Incorporated
Would 2019 Natalie Portman avoid a Snickers bar due to her diet?
true
Actress Natalie Portman resumed her vegan diet in 2018 after giving birth, and has been vegan ever since. Vegans do not eat animal products. Snickers contains egg whites as an ingredient.
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Ice
water frozen into the solid state
Does Disney have an ice princess?
true
In 2013, Disney released Frozen. Frozen features Elsa, a princess with magical ice powers.
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Kaffir lime
A citrus fruit native to tropical Southeast Asia and southern China
Would kaffir lime be good in a White Russian?
false
A White Russian is a drink containing cream, vodka, and Kahlua. Mixing lime and cream results in curdled milk, which is not good to drink.
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Carl Friedrich Gauss
German mathematician and physicist
Did Gauss have a normal brain structure?
false
When Gauss died in 1855, his brain was preserved for study. Dr. Rudolf Wagner, who studied the brain, found the mass to be slightly above average, and found highly developed convolutions on the brain.
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Palaeography
Study of ancient handwriting
Paleography hypothetically helps to understand Cthulhu?
true
Palaeography involves the study of ancient writings. Paleography has helped decode Anatolian hieroglyphics from all the way back as the first millenia BC. Author H.P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu is an ancient mystical being from eons ago.
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Homelessness
circumstance when people desire a permanent dwelling but do not have one
Could Toyota stadium house people suffering homelessness in Michigan?
true
As of 2019 there were an estimated 8,575 people experiencing homelessness in Michigan. Toyota stadium has a capacity of 45,000 people.
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The Powerpuff Girls
American animated television series
Could the Powerpuff Girls hypothetically attend the Camden Military Academy?
false
The Powerpuff Girls are kindergarten aged girls. Camden Military Academy is a private, all-male, military boarding school located in Camden, South Carolina. Camden Military Academy accepts male students in grades 7 through 12.
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Latitude
The angle between zenith at a point and the plane of the equator
Is latitude required to determine the coordinates of an area?
true
Longitude is one of the required data points needed for determining coordinates. Latitude is the other angle required to determine coordinates of an area.
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Shooting sports
sports involving firearms used to hit targets
Do all shooting sports involve bullets?
false
Paintball is a shooting sport that uses paint pellets in lieu of bullets. Crossbow is a shooting sport that uses 'bolts' or arrows instead of bullets.
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Crane (bird)
family of birds
Is a Cassowary safer pet than a crane?
false
Crane's that are fed by humans can exhibit domestic tendencies and rarely peck at humans. The Cassowary, known as the world's most dangerous bird, becomes very aggressive and has even killed humans and dogs.
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1976 Summer Olympics
Games of the XXI Olympiad, held in Montréal in 1976
Does the country that received the most gold medals during the 1976 Olympics still exist?
false
The Soviet Union received the most gold medals during the 1976 Summer Olympics The Soviet Union existed from 1922 to 1991
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Sea otter
A species of marine mammal from the northern and eastern coasts of the North Pacific Ocean
Does Long John Silver's serve sea otter?
false
Sea Otters are endangered marine mammals. Long John Silver's is an american fast food chain that serves seafood. Long John Silver's does not serve meat from mammals.
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Carl Linnaeus
Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist
Does Carl Linnaeus share the same final resting place as Michael Jackson?
false
Carl Linnaeus is buried in the Uppsala Cathedral. Michael Jackson is entombed at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
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Iris (mythology)
Greek goddess of the rainbow
Would Iris (mythology) and Hermes hypothetically struggle at a UPS job?
false
UPS is the number one delivery/courier service according to 2019 sales. Iris is the goddess of the rainbow and serves as a messenger of the gods in Greek mythology. Hermes in Greek mythology was a god that functioned as the emissary and messenger of the gods.
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United States Military Academy
U.S. Army's federal service academy in West Point, New York
Would the United States Military Academy reject an applicant with multiple sclerosis?
true
Multiple Sclerosis is a progressive condition affecting the brain and spinal chord. The US Military Academy does not give waivers for serious progressive conditions.
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Halloween
Holiday celebrated October 31
If a baby was born on Halloween would they be a Scorpio?
true
Halloween is a holiday where people dress up and happens on October 31 each year. The zodiac sign of Scorpio encompasses the dates from October 23 to November 22.
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Persian Gulf
An arm of the Indian Ocean in western Asia
Can the Persian Gulf fit in New Jersey?
false
The Persian Gulf has an area of 96,912 square miles. New Jersey has a land area of 7,417 square miles.
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The Hobbit
Fantasy novel by J. R. R. Tolkien
Would a Drow tower over The Hobbit's hero?
true
The hero of the Hobbit is Bilbo Baggins. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit, which is a race resembling very short humans with furry feet. Halfling is another term for hobbits, and halflings are described as being half the size of a human. The Drow are a race of dark elves described as being around five feet in height.
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Surfing
sport that consists of riding a wave
Is surfing popular in Des Moines, Iowa?
false
Des Moines is a city in the landlocked state Iowa. Surfing involves riding the waves at a beach or ocean. There are no beaches in Iowa.
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Law & Order
original television series (1990-2010)
Can you taste Law & Order?
false
Law & Order is a television show. Television shows cannot be tasted, only viewed.
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The Dark Knight (film)
2008 film directed by Christopher Nolan
Was the death of Heath Ledger caused by his work on The Dark Knight?
false
Heath Ledger accidentally overdosed on prescription medication. Heath Ledger's overdose led to his death.
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Metallica
American heavy metal band
Did the original lead guitarist of Metallica fail after parting from the band?
false
Metallica's original lead guitarist was Dave Mustaine. Dave Mustaine was fired from Metallica in 1983. Dave Mustaine formed the band Megadeth in 1983 and is the lead vocalist. Megadeth has sold over 38 million records worldwide.
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Rahul Dravid
Indian cricketer
Does Rahul Dravid belong to the family Gryllidae?
false
Crickets (also known as "true crickets"), of the family Gryllidae, are insects related to bush crickets, and, more distantly, to grasshoppers. Cricket is a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players on a field at the centre of which is a 20-metre (22-yard) pitch with a wicket at each end, each comprising two bails balanced on three stumps. Human beings belong to the family Hominidae.
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Biologist
Scientist studying living organisms
Is it possible for biologist Rachel Carson to have flown to the moon?
false
Rachel Carlson died in 1964 The first humans landed on the moon in 1969
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Dessert
A course that concludes a meal; usually sweet
Would an ancient visitor to Persia probably consume crocus threads?
true
Ancient Persians would have several desserts after a simple meal Saffron is made from crocus styles or threads Saffron is a common ingredient in Persian desserts
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Dalai Lama
Tibetan Buddhist spiritual teacher
Can the Dalai Lama fit in a car?
true
The Dalai Lama is a person. Cars are designed for people to sit in them.
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Western honey bee
Species of insect
Does US brand Nice depend on Western honey bee?
true
US brand Nice creates a number of products including honey. The Western honey bee can be found on every continent except Antarctica. The Western honey bee is the most common pollinator in US, making it the most important bee to domestic agriculture.
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Starch
glucose polymer used as energy store in plants
Can a wheelbarrow full of starch kill hyperglycemics?
true
Hyperglycemia is a condition in which people have higher than normal blood glucose levels. Starch is a compound made by plants that is made of numerous glucose units. An excess of glucose can lead to diabetic complications and can result ind death. The average wheelbarrow can hold up to 1200 pounds.
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Dance
A performing art consisting of movement of the body
Is a person with St. Vitus's Dance likely to win a ballet competition?
false
St. Vitus's Dance, also called Sydenham's chorea, is a disease characterized by sudden jerking movements of the body. Ballet is a performance dance known for elegant and fluid motions.
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Ammonia
Chemical compound of nitrogen and hydrogen
Do Shivambu practitioners believe ammonia is unhealthy?
false
Shivambu is another term for 'Urine Therapy', an alternative belief about healing with urine. Human urine contains ammonia. Shivambu practitioners believe that ingesting urine is healthy.
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The Little Prince
Novella by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Was The Little Prince's titular character allergic to flowers?
false
The Little Prince tends to and cares for a rose. The Little Prince falls in love with a rose.
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Electronic dance music
broad category of electronic music
Did Beethoven enjoy listening to EDM?
false
Ludwig van Beethoven died in 1827. EDM originated in the mid-to-late 20th century.
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September
ninth month in the Julian and Gregorian calendars
Does Home Depot sell item in late September zodiac sign symbol?
true
The zodiac sign for late September is Libra. The Libra zodiac sign is represented by scales. Home Depot sells a number of scales including Pelouze and Ozeri brands.
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Immersion (virtual reality)
perception of being physically present in a non-physical world
Is immersion in virtual reality testable on cnidarians before humans?
false
Perceptions are interpreted in the brain via the nervous system Hypothetical ways of interfacing with the central nervous system are being explored for immersive virtual reality Cnidarians have a nervous system, but not a central nervous system
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Moose
A genus of mammals belonging to the deer, muntjac, roe deer, reindeer, and moose family of ruminants
Are moose used for work near the kingdom of Arendelle?
true
The opening scene of Disney's Frozen shows a group of ice breakers. They have moose that carry the heavy ice blocks. One of them, Kristoff, becomes separated with his moose Sven. When Queen Elsa flees Arendelle and Princess Anna gives chase, she quickly encounters Kristoff.
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Leipzig
Place in Saxony, Germany
Is the tree species that the name Leipzig refers to an evergeen tree?
false
Leipzig is derived from the Slavic word Lipsk Lipsk means "settlement where the linden trees stand" Linden trees are deciduous trees
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Andes
Mountain range in South America
Was the Peak of the Andes hidden from the view of the Colossus of Rhodes?
true
The highest point of the Andes is almost 23,000 feet high. The Colossus of Rhodes, a massive ancient statue, was around 108 feet tall. The Andes are located in South America. The Colossus of Rhodes was found in ancient Greece.
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Nancy Pelosi
52nd speaker of the United States House of Representatives
Would Nancy Pelosi have hypothetically been on same side as Gerald Ford?
false
Gerald Ford was a Republican and was president from 1974-1977. Nancy Pelosi is the Democratic Speaker of the House. Domestically, Ford was consistently conservative, and led the fight against Johnson's Great Society. Programs of the Great Society included Medicare, and Medicaid. Nancy Pelosi has consistently voted for Medicare and Medicaid.
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Metallica
American heavy metal band
Did Metallica band members cutting their hair hurt their sales?
true
Metallica famously cut their hair in 1996 which caused a huge divide in their fanbase. Metallica's best selling album, The Black Album, was released in 1991 and has sold over 20 million copies. Since 1996, Metallica have released 5 studio albums. Metalica's 5 studio albums since 1996 have sold around a combined 14 million copies
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Armadillo
family of mammals
Would Franz Ferdinand have survived with armadillo armor?
false
Franz Ferdinand was the Archduke of Austria that was assassinated in 1914. Franz Ferdinand was assasinated with a FN Model 1910 pistol. Armadillos have a hard outer shell made of bony plates called osteoderms. The armadillos bony plates can withstand some force, but not a bullet.
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Disgust
Basic emotion
Do frogs feel disgust?
true
Disgust is a basic emotion. Frogs make sounds that express their emotions.
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Bill Nye
American science educator, comedian, television host, actor, writer, scientist and former mechanical engineer
Did Bill Nye vote for Franklin Delano Roosevelt?
false
Bill Nye was born in 1955 Franklin Delano Roosevelt's last election was in 1944
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Saint Peter
apostle and first pope
Was Florence Nightingale's death more painful than Saint Peter's?
false
Florence Nightingale was a social reformer that is the founder of modern medicine. Florence Nightingale died in her sleep. Saint Peter was a Christian preacher. Saint Peter was crucified by the Romans.
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Hurricane Harvey
Category 4 Atlantic hurricane in 2017
Could Hurricane Harvey catch a Peregrine falcon?
false
Hurricane Harvey had maximum winds of 130 MPH. The Peregrine falcon is the fastest animal on Earth. A Peregrine falcon can reach a maximum speed of 240 MPH.
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Donatello
Italian painter and sculptor
Was the Donatello crucifix identified in 2020 life size?
false
The crucifix discovered in the church of Sant’Angelo depicts an adult man. The crucifix discovered in the church of Sant’Angelo is 89 cm high. The crucifix discovered in the church of Sant'Angelo was identified as being a work of Donatello. The average height of an adult man has been at least 150 cm in historical times.
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June
sixth month in the Julian and Gregorian calendars
Is it possible that June got its name from mythology?
true
June may have been named after Juno. Juno was a Roman goddess and wife of the Roman king of the gods Jupiter.
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Television
Telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images
Did the Democratic Party's nominee for President of the U.S. in 1908 watch TV?
false
William Jennings Bryan was the Democratic Party's nominee for President of the U.S. in 1908 William Jennings Bryan died Jul 26, 1925 Television was invented in 1927
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Alexander Graham Bell
scientist and inventor known for his work on the telephone
Would Alexander Graham Bell hypothetically support Nazi eugenics?
true
Eugenics was the idea of selective breeding or sterilization to rid the human populace of certain traits. Nazis used eugenics to justify mass sterilization and mass murder. Alexander Graham Bell Alexander Graham Bell advocated against the use of sign language and hoped to eradicate deafness through selective breeding.
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Snoop Dogg
American rapper
Does Snoop Dogg advocate a straight edge lifestyle?
false
A straight edge lifestyle requires abstaining from the usage of recreational drugs or alcohol. Snoop Dogg is famous for his chronic usage of marijuana.
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New Testament
Second division of the Christian biblical canon
Would a kindergarten teacher make a lesson of the New Testament?
false
The majority of Kindergarten teachers work in public schools. Public schools abide by a separation of church and state, and do not have any overall religion. Students of all religions are welcome to attend public school.
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Holy Land
Term used by Jews, Christians, and Muslims to describe the Land of Israel and Palestine
Did Holy Land belong to Adamu's tribe?
true
The Holy Land is a place that Jews, Muslims, and Christians revere. Adamu was an early king of Assyria. The Assyrians were in regions of the Holy Land as far back as 2600 BC. The predecessors to the Assyrians were in regions of the Holy Land as far back as 3500 BC.
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Spaghetti
Type of pasta
Should spaghetti be slick when cooked?
false
Spaghetti is typically served with a sauce on it. When noodles have too smooth a texture, no sauce will stick to them.
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Dodgeball
sport
Does Felix Potvin have a position on a dodgeball team?
false
Felix Potvin was an NHL goaltender There is no goalie position on a dodgeball team
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The Atlantic
Magazine and multi-platform publisher based in Washington, D.C.
Could the Atlantic readers fill 500 battalions?
false
A battalion is a military unit of measurement that includes 1000 soldiers. As of 2018 The Atlantic has a circulation of 478,534.
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Royal Air Force
Aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces
Is the Royal Air Force ensign on the moon?
false
The Royal Air Force ensign is the flag of the Royal Air Force The Royal Air Force is a branch of the British Armed Forces Britain has never landed on the moon
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2008 Summer Olympics
Games of the XXIX Olympiad, held in Beijing in 2008
Could all of the 2008 Summer Olympics women find a hookup athlete partner?
true
The 2008 Summer Olympics had 4,637 women compete. The 2008 Summer Olympics had 6,305 men compete.
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New Year's Eve
holiday celebrated on 31 December
Would New Year's Eve hypothetically be Bacchus's favorite holiday?
true
Bacchus was the Roman god of wine and revelry. One of the main New Year's Eve traditions is drinking a toast to the new year. New Year’s Eve is the biggest day of the year for liquor stores in terms of sales.
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Chinese calendar
Lunisolar calendar from China
Are quadrupeds represented on Chinese calendar?
true
Quadrupeds are animals that walk on four legs. The Chinese calendar has a number of symbols including monkeys, goats, and tigers. Tigers have four paws and balance themselves by walking on their toes.
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Larry King
American television and radio host
Can Larry King's ex-wives form a water polo team?
true
Water polo is a sport played by teams of seven competitors Larry King has seven ex-wives
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Super Mario
platform video game series from Nintendo's Mario franchise
Does Super Mario protagonist hypothetically not need continuing education classes in Illinois?
false
Mario, the protagonist of Super Mario, is a plumber by profession. Continuing education classes are required for certain professions in certain jurisdictions. Plumbers are required in Illinois to take continuing education classes.
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Aretha Franklin
American singer, songwriter, and pianist
Could Aretha Franklin vote for a president when her second child was born?
false
Aretha Franklin was born in 1942. Aretha Franklin had her second child in 1957. You must be at least 18 years old to vote in a presidential election in the United States.
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Tibia
larger of the two bones of the leg below the knee for vertebrates
Can a minotaur hypothetically injure a tibia playing football?
true
A minotaur is a mythological creature with the head of a bull and the body of a human. The tibia is the bone between the knee and the ankle in humans. Tibia injuries are common injuries in contact sports such as football.
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Holy Grail
Cup, dish or stone with miraculous powers, important motif in Arthurian literature
Has the Holy Grail been featured in at least five films?
true
1981's Excalibur film features King Arthur and his knights looking for the Holy Grail. Monty Python and the Holy Grail spoofs Arthurian legend. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade features a search for the Holy Grail. Prince Killian and the Holy Grail focuses on retrieval of the grail. The Silver Chalice focuses on a man that has to sculpt the Holy Grail.
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Table tennis
Racket sport
Does table tennis use prime numbers?
true
A table tennis game is won by the player first scoring 11 points. 11 is a prime number.
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Month
unit of time
Are months based on the solar cycle?
false
The solar cycle is measured by the year: the length of one orbit, as well as by day: the length of one of Earth's rotation about its axis. However, months are based on the lunar cycle, how the shadow of the Earth on the moon causes it to appear to grow and shrink and change shape over the course of four weeks.
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Joke
something spoken, written, or done with humorous intention
Have jokes killed more people than rats in history?
false
Greek philosopher Chrysippus was said to have died from laughter after seeing a donkey eating figs. There are only a handful of deaths attributed to jokes throughout history including King Martin of Aragon. There are an average of 30 deaths by rat attacks every century. The plague which is sometimes associated with diseased rats killed millions of people.
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Short-eared dog
species of canid
Has Cesar Millan ever tamed a short-eared dog?
false
Cesar Millan is a Mexican-American dog trainer with over 25 years of canine experience. The short-eared dog lives in various parts of the rainforest environment, preferring areas with little human disturbance. The short-eared dog is a solitary animal and prefers moving in trees away from human and other animal interactions. The short-eared dog is a wild animal that is not suitable as a pet.
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Billy Joel
American singer-songwriter and pianist
Has Billy Joel sold out Astana Arena?
false
Astana Arena is a 30,000 seat football stadium in Kazakhstan. Billy Joel, who has performed concerts all over the world, has never been to Kazakhstan.
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Moose
A genus of mammals belonging to the deer, muntjac, roe deer, reindeer, and moose family of ruminants
Would a moose hypothetically be too much for a minotaur to devour whole?
true
A minotaur was a mythological beast with the head of a bull and body of a human. Human stomachs process about three to four pounds of food a day. A moose can weigh up to 1500 pounds. Bulls can consume around 33 pounds of food a day.
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Hamas
Palestinian Sunni-Islamist fundamentalist organization
Is starving Hamas agent eating pig bad?
false
Hamas is a Sunni-Islam fundamentalist group that strictly prohibits the eating of a pig. Sunni Islam has a concept called the Law of Necessity. The Law of Necessity states that, "That which is necessary makes the forbidden permissible."
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Ocelot
Small wild cat
Could an ocelot outrun a kindergartner?
true
An ocelot can run up to 61 kilometers per hour. Kindergartners are human children usually aged five to six years old. Human children under 10 are not likely to exceed 20 kilometers per hour.
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Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom
Is the Foreign and Commonwealth Office a European political agency?
true
The Office is part of the government of the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom is in Europe.
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Chickpea
species of plant
Would vegans consider chickpeas for a tuna substitute?
true
Vegans do not eat any animal products, including milk, eggs, meat, and cheese. Vegan alternatives for things like mayo exist. There are vegan recipes for "tuna" online that include chickpeas as the main component.
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LinkedIn
Social networking website for people in professional occupations
Did Kim Il-sung network on LinkedIn?
false
LinkedIn was launched in 2003. Kim Il-sung died in 1994.
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Reformation
Schism within the Christian Church in the 16th century
Did Barack Obama participate in the Reformation?
false
The Reformation took place in the 16th century. Barack Obama was born in 1961.
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Courage
quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, or pain
Does Neville Longbottom have more courage as a child than as an adult?
false
Neville Longbottom is a character from the Harry Potter series. In the first few books of the Harry Potter series, Neville is a child. In the final few books of the Harry Potter series Neville is becoming an adult. Neville's first appearances in the series show him to be very cowardly. Neville is considered a hero by the end of the series.
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Bern
Place in Switzerland
Is Bern located east of Paris?
true
Paris is located in France. Bern is located in Switzerland. Switzerland borders France to the east.
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Stone Cold Steve Austin
American professional wrestler
Can Stone Cold Steve Austin apply his finisher to a mule deer?
true
Steve Austin's finisher, The Stone Cold Stunner, involves lifting the opponent and then pulling their head down. The largest male mule deer's are around 330 pounds. Steve Austin has applied his finisher to the wrestler The Big Show. The Big Show weighs 383 pounds.
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Coca
group of plant varieties cultivated for coca production
Are leaves from coca good for gaining weight?
false
People who want to gain weight seek to increase caloric intake Coca leaf contains chemicals that suppress hunger and thirst
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Garlic
species of plant
Are fresh garlic cloves as easy to eat as roasted garlic cloves?
false
Allicin is the component of garlic that makes it 'spicy' feeling in the mouth. When garlic is cooked, the Allicin in it is removed.
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Holy Saturday
Saturday before Easter Sunday
Did Holy Saturday 2019 have special significance to pot smokers?
true
Holy Saturday 2019 took place on April 20th. April 20th, known as 4/20 day, National Pot Smokers Day, Weed Day or National Weed Day, is a holiday for pot smokers.