**Q**
Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"An American talk show host, Bill Maher does comedy and sketches on live television."
**A**
yes
Bill Maher is a well known cable talk show host.
"People lived around Lake Baikal before the sixth century."
Is the above claim true?
Options:
- yes
- no
yes
The Mal'taBuret' culture was located along Lake Baikal 24,000 years before present.
**Q**
Is the following a factual statement?
"Hound are demons from biblical times."
Options:
- yes
- no
**A**
no
It is an outlandish statement and in no way true.
Is the following a factual statement?
"The local chamber music company hired a Harp seal to join the group."
Options:
- yes
- no
no
Harp seals are animals, and despite the name do not actually play the harp.
**Q**
Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"Homeland depicts Russia as its setting."
**A**
no
Homeland (TV series) takes place in many localities, but Russia is not a main setting.
**Q**
Is the following a factual statement?
"The Persian Gulf floods every year."
Options:
- yes
- no
**A**
no
The Persian gulf does not flood every year.