Is the following a factual statement?
"The phrase In God We Trust has been enscribed on paper currency in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Mexico."
Options:
- yes
- no
no
These countries have not used this motto on their money.
**Q**
"Nicolae Ceausescu ruled the United Kingdom."
Is the above claim true?
Options:
- yes
- no
**A**
no
Nicolae Ceausescu does not sound like an English name, so it's extremely unlikely that he would rule another country like the United Kingdom.
Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"The trail to Oregon City, Oregon known as the Oregon trail was dangerous."
yes
The Oregon trail was named after Oregon City, Oregon because that was the destination.
**Q**
Is the following a factual statement?
"Eating a Grapefruit prevents you from driving in the US."
Options:
- yes
- no
**A**
no
Eating a grapefruit is not forbidden before driving in the US.
Is the following a factual statement?
"Warren Buffett invests in stocks a lot."
Options:
- yes
- no
yes
I know this sentence is true because Warren Buffett is known to be an investor. Also, his holdings are public record.
Is the following a factual statement?
"Peter Davison's publication of the Complete Works of George Orwell made most of the Orwell Archive accessible to the public."
Options:
- yes
- no
yes
Peter Davison' published the Complete Works of George Orwell in 2000.