[Ques]: Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"Mosasaur belong to the order Squamata, which includes lizards and snakes."
[Ans]: Here's my solution: The sentence is true because many animal scientists have worked and agreed upon this designation. It is in all science books. The answer is yes.
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[Ques]: Claim: "Douglas Adams hates to shower because he is afraid of the shower head."
Is the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?
Options:
- yes
- no
[Ans]: Here's my solution: I think the sentence is false because there is no evidence of Adams ever saying this or sharing this with the public. It seems very random to make such a claim with no evidence. The answer is no.
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[Ques]: Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"Neil Simon competes in professional hockey in the NHL for the New York Rangers."
[Ans]: Here's my solution: Neil Simon in not a hockey player, he is an award winning screenwriter. The answer is no.
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[Ques]: Is the following sentence factually correct?
"A fast dog breed used foe dog races is Greyhound s."
Options:
- yes
- no
[Ans]:
Here's my solution: A greyhound is a breed that is often used to race. The answer is yes.
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