[Ques]: Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"Elf creatures participate in our society as real citizens and pay taxes."
[Ans]: Here's my solution: Elves are mythical creatures in the tales of many different countries, they are not real. The answer is no.
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[Ques]: Is the following sentence factually correct?
"The Great Lakes happen to be enjoyed by both Americans and Canadians."
Options:
- yes
- no
[Ans]: Here's my solution: The Great Lakes are on the border between the United States and Canada. The answer is yes.
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[Ques]: Is the following a factual statement?
"Burt Reynolds acted in many films."
Options:
- yes
- no
[Ans]: Here's my solution: This is something you know about Burt Reynolds if you know anything about him. The answer is yes.
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[Ques]: Claim: "Holiday Inn serves as one of America's biggest hotel chains."
Is the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?
Options:
- yes
- no
[Ans]:
Here's my solution: Holiday Inn is a large American hotel chain. The answer is yes.
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