**Q**
Is the following statement true?
"Eddie Murphy had one of his Saturday Night Live characters assassinated so people would stop asking him to do the character."
**A**
yes
The character Buckwheat was "killed" on camera to stop fans' requesting Eddie Murphy to do the character.
Is the following statement true?
"John Wayne Gacy killed several people."
yes
This is the basic fact that everyone knows about John Wayne Gacy.
**Q**
Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"Pythagoras developed his own theory to explain how music works."
**A**
yes
Pythagoras was a philosopher who had many theories about math and music.
Claim: "Two men faced off in battle during the Boxer Rebellion."
Is the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?
Options:
- yes
- no
yes
History has recorded deaths as a result of such rebellion and many fights.
**Q**
Is the following a factual statement?
"The Golden Rule helps people think about how they act toward others."
Options:
- yes
- no
**A**
yes
The Golden Rule is generally known as a guide for treating others as one would treat oneself.
**Q**
Is the following a factual statement?
"Blue jay nest in tree branches."
Options:
- yes
- no
**A**
yes
Blue jays are birds that build nests, often in the branches of trees.