**Q**
Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"Edward Witten currently teaches at the School of Natural Sciences at the Institute for Advanced Study."
**A**
yes
I know my sentence is true because Witten is known for being in this profession. Furthermore, it is easy to check on a trusted site, such as LinkedIn.
"Pope Clement V moved the papacy from Rome to Avignon."
Is the above claim true?
Options:
- yes
- no
yes
This is probably the change Pope Clement V is best known for.
**Q**
"Katie Holmes never went through a divorce."
Is the above claim true?
Options:
- yes
- no
**A**
no
Katie Holmes divorced from Tom Cruise in 2012.
Does the following sentence make sense?
"Chevy Chase did a spot on imitation of Jimmy Carter on the early shows of Saturday Night Live."
Options:
- yes
- no
no
Chevy Chase spoofed Gerald Ford; it was Dan Ackroyd who portrayed Jimmy Carter.
**Q**
Is the following statement true?
"Avril Lavigne competed in the 2016 Olympic games as a long jumper."
**A**
no
Avril Lavigne was not an athlete, she is a singer.
**Q**
Claim: "The Voyages of Christopher Columbus made great progress for western society."
Is the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?
Options:
- yes
- no
**A**
yes
The voyages of Christopher Columbus opened major new trading and colonial paths for Europe.