[Ques]: Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"Despite lackluster reviews, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull performed well at the box office, earning $790.7 million."
[Ans]: Here's my solution: The box office figures are accurate and indicate that the film was a success even given its lukewarm critical reception. The answer is yes.
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[Ques]: Is the following sentence factually correct?
"Frost occurs mainly during the summer."
Options:
- yes
- no
[Ans]: Here's my solution: Frost happens when it is cold, and summer is the hottest time of the year. The answer is no.
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[Ques]: Is the following sentence factually correct?
"Ducks are waterfowl; they spend at least some of their time in or near the water."
Options:
- yes
- no
[Ans]: Here's my solution: Ducks most certainly spend time in or near water. The answer is yes.
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[Ques]: Is the following sentence factually correct?
"Haakon VII of Norway educated at the Royal Danish Naval Academy and served in the Royal Danish Navy."
Options:
- yes
- no
[Ans]:
Here's my solution: The sentence is true because there are academic records to confirm this information. The answer is yes.
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