Premise: It was to have served as a museum of natural history, but after some eventful delays (Napoleon's invasion badly damaged the building), its mission was diverted to art, and the royal museum of painting was inaugurated in 1819.

Hypothesis: It was to have served as a museum of natural history, but after some eventful delays plans were changed due to the spoils of war.
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Answer: it is not possible to tell

Premise: They can join hordes of their sun-deprived brethren from Great Britain, Germany, and other countries, and enjoy an island vacation with a cheap place to stay, familiar food, glorious beaches, and a few day excursions thrown in for variety.

Hypothesis: On their holiday, they will find normal food, cheap accommodation, beautiful beaches, and lots of pale Britons and Germans.
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Answer: yes

Premise: And here the McKinsey study has already paid off.

Hypothesis: The research has been successful in its purpose.
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Answer: yes

Premise: If the gamblers play along with this commission's timid recommendations, they'll be safe for another 20 years.

Hypothesis: The gamblers are currently on the outs, so they should follow the recommendations.
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Answer: it is not possible to tell