Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"Maori philosophers proposed the earliest form of Utilitarianism."
no
Utilitarianism was started in Europe by John Stuart Mill and Jeremy Bentham.
**Q**
Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"In history, Paul I of Russia reigned as the Emperor of Russia."
**A**
yes
Paul I of Russia is a historical figure who ruled the Russian throne in the late 1700's.
Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"The magical ingrediant called Flour is what makes dough rise."
no
Yest, not flour is what makes dough rise.
**Q**
Is the following sentence factually correct?
"Hermits live their life focused in prayer."
Options:
- yes
- no
**A**
yes
A hermit is someone who lives in seclusion for religious purposes.
Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"The Peace Corps does not hire people under the age of 10."
yes
It is illegal in the US to hire children.
Is the following statement true?
"Eagles cannot fly, though they are capable of gliding short distances."
no
Eagles are perfectly capable of flight, and many can in fact fly at very fast speeds.