input hypothesis: Boris Yeltsin was Russian.
Context: WHO is Mr Putin? That was the question on everyone's lips 18 years ago when Vladimir Putin, then an obscure government official, was handed the keys to the Kremlin by Russian President Boris Yeltsin. Against all expectations and with great political acumen, Mr Putin used the vast powers of the
true or false: Yes
input hypothesis: The Sydney Mardi Gras became very popular in 1985.
Context: The Sydney Mardi Gras parade began in 1978 as a march and commemoration of the 1969 Stonewall Riots of New York. It is an annual event promoting awareness of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender issues and themes Photograph: Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
true or false: It's impossible to say
input hypothesis: The previous waiting period was at least 72 hours.
Context: I think we ought to restore the three-day waiting period under the Brady Law. I think we should toughen the enforcement of gun laws so that the ones that are already on the books can be enforced much more effectively. Some of the restrictions that have been placed by the Congress in the last couple of years.
true or false: Yes
input hypothesis: the Polish weekly Przekroj published an advertisement for Dan-Mark exercise books in the 8th month.
Context: On August 21, the Polish weekly Przekroj published an advertisement for Dan-Mark exercise books, bearing the logo of 4fun.tv, a Polish music/interactive TV station. Part of the advertisement contained a definition of the word "exercise book". The wording looked familiar, and Wikinews consulted Wikipedia, the collaborative online encyclopedia. Upon seeing the Wikipedia definition, it appeared that the entry quoted in the promotional material was identical to the initial two paragraphs of the relevant Wikipedia entry.
true or false:
Yes