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9885d9bb4506cdf4f2cd	Cuisine of Hawaii	Cuisine of Hawaii	Is pig meat considered inedible within the cuisine of Hawaii?	false	SPAM is a pork and ham product that is very popular around the world. In the cuisine of Hawaii, SPAM is a cherished and widely used ingredient.
b65adb5caa4f7a207879	Menstruation	Regular discharge of blood and tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina	Are tampons a good 24 hour solution for mentruation?	false	Tampons are intended for use up to 8 hours at a time. When left in for longer than 8 hours, tampons pose a dangerous risk for a life threatening condition.
42025ba75ec5d0f0f291	Zebra	Black and white striped animals in the horse family	Are black and white prison uniforms made to resemble a zebra?	false	Prison stripes are made of parallel lines. Zebra stripes are jagged in appearance.
7f8417d42ef9ea1e5a8c	Watermelon	A large fruit with a smooth hard rind, of the gourd family	Are more watermelons grown in Brazil than Antarctica?	true	Watermelons are plants grown in climates from tropical to temperate, needing temperatures higher than about 25 °C (77 °F) to thrive. The climate of Antarctica is the coldest on Earth. The climate of Brazil comprises a wide range of weather conditions across a large area and varied topography, but most of the country is tropical.
4ba70839df733c61f9a5	Zika virus	Species of virus	Do you need to worry about Zika virus in Antarctica?	false	Mosquitoes cannot survive in the climate of Antarctica. Zika virus is primarily spread through mosquito bites.
80ca095e38ab73b908ff	Northern fur seal	The largest fur seal in the northern hemisphere	Does Northern fur seal make good pet for six year old?	false	An average six year old weighs 45 pounds. An adult Northern fur seal can weigh up to 120 pounds. Northern fur seals have sharp canine teeth for tearing. Northern fur seals live near rivers to feed off of fish populations.
5d4ae0455b8641ff0c03	Silicon	Chemical element with atomic number 14	Will silicon wedding rings outsell bromine wedding rings?	true	Wedding rings are typically made of precious shiny stones such as diamonds. Silicon is a solid rock like element at room temperature that has a natural lustre. Bromine is a liquid at room temperature that is toxic to the touch.
ccb62fcd2b202d737f79	Nicole Kidman	Australian-American actress and film producer	Does Nicole Kidman despise Roman Josi?	false	Nicole Kidman supports the Nashville Predators and has been photographed almost nightly throughout the season. Roman Josi is a Swiss professional ice hockey defenceman who currently serves as captain of the Nashville Predators.
f315b85273989097eb91	1965	Year	Were there under 150,000 American troops in Vietnam in 1965?	true	In 1965 the president announced an intention to increase the amount of troops to 125,000 There were only 75,000 prior to 1965
0357ef6f6b33d7c077d3	Caracal	Small wild cat	Can you measure a Caracal with a protractor?	false	A caracal is a small wild cat Cats and other animals are measured in terms of properties like length, width, and weight Protractors measure angles
a406e06cd0164c1c6d15	Auburn, New York	City in New York, United States	Would the trees in Auburn, New York be changing colors in September?	true	In New York, fall begins during the month of September. When the weather gets cooler in the fall, leaves begin to change colors.
73df0f851259af9ea647	Emu	Large flightless bird endemic to Australia	Are emus related to elks?	false	Emus are a type of flightless bird. Elks are deer, which are mammals.
f606b2166555bf5e6bfd	Cream	Dairy product	If someone is lactose intolerant, do they have to avoid cream?	true	People with lactose intolerance are unable to fully digest the sugar (lactose) in milk. Cream is a dairy product composed of the higher-fat layer skimmed from the top of milk before homogenization Cream contains milk.
56d3c8ea7338af395e4f	Learning disability	Range of neurodevelopmental conditions	Does penicillin cure a learning disability?	false	Learning disabilities are neurological impairments Neurological impairments can result from genetic issues, developmental problems, and accidents like head trauma, malnutrition or exposure to toxins Penicillin is an antibiotic that treats bacterial infection
6fe2a7efe785ac391298	Norman, Oklahoma	City in Oklahoma, United States	Is Norman Oklahoma named after a viking?	false	The Normans invaded England in 1066 and were originally vikings from Scandinavia. Norman Oklahoma was first surveyed by land surveyor Abner Norman in the 1800s. 1066 is said to be the end of the Viking Era.
289c2f15051024b8b27f	Alice in Wonderland (1951 film)	1951 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Productions	Was milliner in Alice in Wonderland (1951 film) likely in need of succimer?	true	A milliner is someone who makes hats. The character of the Mad Hatter was a milliner in the 1951 Alice in Wonderland film. The phrase, Mad as a Hatter, comes from the fact that hat makers used mercury to line their hats and often suffered mercury poisoning. Succimer is a chemical that is used to treat lead, mercury, and arsenic poisoning.
2c1620d67936c9229270	Nikola Tesla	Serbian American inventor	Is there radiation where Nikola Tesla once worked?	true	Nikola Tesla built a facility called the Wardenclyffe Tower in Shoreham, New York Shoreham was the site of a nuclear power plant in the '70s and '80s
964da699d1ada747b266	BBC World Service	The BBC's international Chor radio station	Is the BBC World Service hosted in Europe?	true	The BBC World Service is part of the BBC network. The BBC operates in England. England is part of Europe.
910d7db694573a1683dd	Europa (moon)	The smallest of the four Galilean moons of Jupiter	Is Europa (moon) name origin related to Amunet?	false	Europa (moon) gets its name from the Greek Classical Mythology story. Europa was a woman that Zeus was in love with, and he changed into a bull to deceive her. Amunet is a primordial goddess in Ancient Egyptian religion.
75b9eafe50ef589e8f78	Honey badger	species of mammal	Would a snake have reasons to fear a honey badger?	true	Snakes are considered prey to Honey Badgers. Honey Badgers have sharp teeth and are carnivorous.
aeea08d186f49c455038	T-Mobile	global telecommunication company	Can you use the T-Mobile tuesdays app if you aren't a T-Mobile customer?	false	T-Mobile tuesdays is a rewards app for T-Mobile subscribers. T-Mobile Tuesdays verifies users by making sure they have a T-Mobile phone number.
347eff30928ba07fa567	Charlemagne	King of the Franks, King of Italy, and Holy Roman Emperor	Was Charlemagne's father instrumental in outcome of the Battle of Tours?	false	Charlemagne's father was Pepin the Short. Pepin the Short's father was Charles Martel. Charles Martel led an army against the Umayyads at the Battle of Tours. Pepin the Short spent his early years being raised by monks.
5799a384a9ca6cc645a0	Saturn	Sixth planet from the Sun in the Solar System	Is Saturn named after king of gods in Greek mythology?	false	Saturn, the sixth planet from the sun is named after the Roman god Saturn. The Roman god Saturn is derived from its Greek equivalent, Kronos. The king of the gods in Greek mythology was Zeus. Kronos was Zeus's father, and was the leader of the Titans.
6d15c4ab6720ee4f6411	Pyrenees	Range of mountains in southwest Europe	Can an elite runner circle the Pyrenees in one day?	false	The Pyrenees mountains are 305 miles wide. An elite runner can cover 100 miles in around 12 hours.
5a20b692ab755caf4ae9	Paratrooper	Military parachutists functioning as part of an airborne force	Are paratroopers good at mountain rescue?	true	A paratrooper is a member of a military unit that deploys parachutes. A PJ is the acronym name for a military parachute jumper. PJs are an elite mountain rescue unit.
b9f5942431b6ae3ef7bd	Compact disc	Optical disc for storage and playback of digital audio	Did compact discs make computer gaming more popular?	true	Compact discs contained significantly more storage space than the previously popular floppy disc format. Gaming studios were therefore able to significantly improve the graphics, sounds, and features of their games to make them more immersive. The better games led to a massive increase in popularity for computer gaming.
effcb862cfb341b8774c	Shiva	One of the principal deities of Hinduism.	Is Shiva's divine dance an ancient physical fitness pose?	false	In yoga as exercise, the pose called Natarajasara represents Shiva's divine dance This pose is new, originating in the early 20th century Exercise is an activity that maintains physical fitness
1eb4bd98ec77e32e511e	President of Mexico	Head of state of the country of Mexico	Can the President of Mexico vote in New Mexico primaries?	false	Mexico is an independent country located in North America. New Mexico is a state located in the United States. US laws require a voter to be a citizen of the United States. The President of Mexico in 2020, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, is a Mexican citizen.
f4319614425eb9b71fa5	Gunpowder	explosive most commonly used as propellant in firearms	Would an explosion at a gunpowder storage facility result in a supersonic shock wave?	false	Gunpowder is classified as a low explosive Low explosives burn at subsonic speeds
5858ad50cf60b252c7e7	Frost	coating or deposit of ice that may form in humid air in cold conditions, usually overnight	Is it common to see frost during some college commencements?	true	College commencement ceremonies often happen during the months of December, May, and sometimes June. Frost isn't uncommon to see during the month of December, as it is the winter.
e530682239bb5e59ebf0	Tank	Tracked heavy armored fighting vehicle	Could a cat ride Panzer VIII Maus tank missile from Barcelona to Madrid?	false	The Panzer VIII Maus tank missile had a range of around 2.2 miles. The distance from Barcelona to Madrid is 385 miles. Motion sickness is a common problem in cats.
b002c8cef0a1b3f84f7a	Chipmunk	Tribe of mammals (rodent (marmot))	Could a chipmunk fit 100 chocolate chips in his mouth?	false	A chipmunk can fit up to two tbsp of food in his mouth. There are about 20-25 chocolate chips in a tbsp.
83821526f11659f145b3	Ape	superfamily of mammals	Would a teacher still have their job if they called a black student an ape?	false	'Ape' and 'monkey' are words that have been used in a derogatory manner against black people. Teachers are held to a level of professionalism and cannot act in an abusive way towards children.
c5d50d6e2d1747880aed	Black Sea	Marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean between Europe and Asia	Do people put creatures from the Black Sea on their pizza?	true	Pizza toppings include pepperoni, sausage, bacon, meatball, and anchovies. The Black Sea is home to many animals including dogfish, jellyfish, and anchovies.
9cfdec34fa9bd1ed9d3f	J. P. Morgan	American financier, banker, philanthropist and art collector	Did J. P. Morgan have healthy lungs?	false	J. P. Morgan smoked dozens of cigars per day. Smoking tobacco damages the lungs and increases the risk of lung cancer significantly.
e4115d4b10cb3447c7a2	Meatball	dish made from ground meat rolled into a small ball-like form	Can you buy furniture and meatballs in the same store?	true	IKEA is well known for selling cheap, modern furniture. IKEA is famous for serving meatballs at their in-store restaurants.
08233b4241a011e86cea	Hulk	Superhero appearing in Marvel Comics publications and related media	Hypothetically, will an African elephant be crushed by Hulk on its back?	false	The Hulk is a Marvel comics character. The Hulk is said to be around 8 feet tall and weigh around 1400 pounds. An African elephant can carry up to 9,000 kg, or 19,841 pounds.
e0e842a78f59698d0cfd	Haiku	very short form of Japanese poetry	Can you write a whole Haiku in a single tweet?	true	A Haiku is a Japanese poetry in three phrases. The average Haiku is composed of 60 to 70 characters. A tweet is a short message sent on Twitter. The character limit of a single tweet on Twitter is 140.
03caedef50bc6729e9e5	Railroad engineer	person who operates a train on a railroad or railway	Can you find a railroad engineer on TNT?	true	TNT is a cable television network Snowpiercer is a show airing on the TNT network Snowpiercer involves people living on an active train in a postapocalyptic future A railroad engineer is necessary to keep a train running
c28b918d3baf499d1191	Chick-fil-A	American fast food chain	Will Chick-fil-A hypothetically refuse to sponsor a Pride parade?	true	Pride parades are annual festivals held to celebrate the gay community. Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant founded by S. Truett Cathy. S. Truett Cathy was a devout Southern Baptist. Chick-fil-A's opposition to same-sex marriage has been the subject of public controversy.
46d5eda453734f1d4f98	Jean-Paul Sartre	French existentialist philosopher, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, political activist, biographer, and literary critic	Did Queen Elizabeth I read the works of Jean-Paul Sartre?	false	Jean-Paul Sartre was born in 1905. Queen Elizabeth I died in 1603.
3540bb4c468f7b513aab	Aerosmith	American rock band	Can Aerosmith legally drive in the carpool lane?	true	Aerosmith is a rock band with five members Carpool lanes require at least two occupants in each vehicle
c928aaf3842cb87e3642	Saltwater crocodile	species of reptile	Would alligator best saltwater crocodile in hypothetical Lake Urmia battle?	false	Lake Urmia is a salt lake in Iran. Saltwater crocodiles have special glands that allow them to survive in salt water. Alligators lack glands to stay in salt water for extended periods of time.
b9e623a3ea2aa739facf	Chlorine	Chemical element with atomic number 17	Is it dangerous to consume chlorine when mixed with sodium?	false	Chlorine mixed with sodium is sodium chloride, also known as table salt. Table salt is one of the most commonly consumed seasonings among all cultures.
3c8d24e1b6e89a1534bb	Canidae	family of mammals	Were any members of Canidae in Aesop's Fables?	true	Canidae is a family of mammals that includes dogs, foxes, and coyotes. Aesop's Fables was a collection of stories with animals as the main characters. One of the most famous stories involves a fox and a lion.
56aec97a66ab66236aba	Cosmic ray	High-energy particle, mainly originating outside the Solar system	Did H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds" include cosmic rays?	false	The book "War of the Worlds" was published in 1898. Cosmic rays were not discovered until 1912.
0c79bdba76e80f70f6f4	World of Warcraft	video game by Blizzard Entertainment	Can you find Depala's race in World of Warcraft?	true	World of Warcraft has several races including humans, night elves, and dwarves. Depala is a character in the Magic the Gathering card game that is a dwarf.
806a13f37055bd21fddc	Stoning	execution method	Would George Fox support stoning?	false	George Fox was the founder of the Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as the Quakers or Friends. The Quakers advocate for peace and nonviolence. Stoning is a particularly violent and brutal method of capital punishment.
6571aafb3bae1b2e75e9	Johann Sebastian Bach	German composer	Did Johann Sebastian Bach ever win a Grammy Award?	false	Johann Sebastian Bach died in 1750. The first Grammy Awards ceremony was held on May 4, 1959.
bccf23eb36cf7607b6b0	Chief Justice of the United States	Presiding judge of the U.S. Supreme Court	Would it be impossible to seat every Chief Justice of the United States on a Boeing 737?	false	There have been a total of 17 Chief Justices since the Supreme Court was established. The Boeing 737 has evolved through four generations, offering several variants for 85 to 215 passengers.
f1d755a68c3627fa938a	Cook (profession)	occupation involving cooking food	Can Michael Jordan become a professional cook in America?	true	Based on the American Culinary Federation, the minimum requirements for entering culinary apprenticeships include being 17 years old and having a high school diploma or equivalent. Michael Jordan graduated from Laney High School in 1981. Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963, which makes him 57 years old in 2020.
88016d1d8b284aa9113c	Nickel	Chemical element with atomic number 28	If your skin was turning the color of a zombie, could it be because of nickel?	true	Zombies are often depicted as green in pallor. Nickel in jewelry often turns skin a greenish color.
44a7b241fe98fc12b215	Memory	information stored in the mind, or the mental processes involved in receiving, storing, and retrieving this information	Do people with DID have a good memory?	false	DID is an abbreviation for 'Dissociative Identity Disorder.' DID is characterized by gaps in memory, as well as altered states or 'personalities' during these dissociative moments.
8a26ff980663f11b0c6e	QWERTY	keyboard layout where the first line is "QWERTYUIOP"	Can second row of QWERTY keyboard spell Abdastartus's kingdom?	true	QWERTY keyboards have one row of numbers followed by three rows of letters. The second row of the QWERTY keyboard has the letters: QWERTYUIOP. Abdastartus was king of Tyre from 929 – 921 BC.
d6f1675f42d55691e008	Sniper	Highly trained marksman	Can a sniper shoot a fish past Bathypelagic Zone in ocean?	false	The Bathypelagic Zone extends 4000 meters down in the ocean. The longest recorded sniper kill is 3,540 meters.
b528be028d2232b34887	Lullaby	soothing song, usually sung to young children before they go to sleep	Would a lullaby be enough to wake Hellen Keller up?	false	Lullabies can be sung or played via instrument. Hellen Keller was deaf.
b200ff0fb5d8380edb14	Europa (moon)	The smallest of the four Galilean moons of Jupiter	Could the surface of Europa fry an egg?	false	Europa is known for having an icy surface. For an egg to become firm, the ground must be at least 158 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice forms at 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Europa's temperatures are all in the negatives on the Fahrenheit scale.
b0f15f72bd627ddff80b	Scrabble	board game with words	Could a two-year old win a Scrabble tournament?	false	Scrabble is a word game that requires a large vocabulary in order to play well. A two-year old has a very limited vocabulary and lacks the reasoning capability needed to perform well in Scrabble.
e87b63e92165b417d37f	People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals	American animal rights organization	Is Michael Vick on People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals's hypothetical blacklist?	true	People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is an animal rights organization that fights for the welfare of animals. A blacklist is a list of people that are unacceptable and should be avoided or excluded. Michael Vick is an ex-football player that spent 21 months in prison for his vicious dog fighting enterprise.
3fe8e6070086a6cb0a8c	Tibia	larger of the two bones of the leg below the knee for vertebrates	Is the tibia required for floor exercises?	true	The tibia is a bone in the lower leg Floor exercises are a program in gymnastics competitions Gymnastics requires use of arms and legs, as well as other parts of the body
687b694d02f9ebe82b96	Dominican Order	Roman Catholic religious order	Could the Dominican Order hypothetically defeat Blessed Gerard's order?	false	The Dominican Order is a Catholic group of friars that several priestly vows. Blessed Gerard was the founder of the Order of St John of Jerusalem (Knights Hospitaller). The Order of St John of Jerusalem (Knights Hospitaller) were a well trained Catholic military order that fought in the Crusades.
9850eb1534206facd067	Central processing unit	Central component of any computer system which executes input/output, arithmetical, and logical operations	Would a modern central processing unit circuit chip fit on a housekey?	false	A CPU circuit chip is about an inch across. A housekey is generally less than a half-inch across.
72af0dabec64573d498f	Dosa	Thin pancakes originating from South India	Would someone on a keto diet be able to eat Dosa?	false	Dosa's main ingredients are rice and black gram, The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet. Rice is high in carbohydrates.
c67945e7c471a9692c88	Snowy owl	species of bird	Could a snowy owl survive in the Sonoran?	false	The Snowy owl is a bird native to the Arctic regions of North America. Temperatures in the North American Arctic range from -36.4F to 50F. The Sonoran is one of the hottest deserts in the world. The Sonoran Desert can get as hot as 118F.
409f6134b00905dba32c	Paralympic Games	Major international sport event for people with disabilities	Can Josh Blue participate in Paralympics Games?	true	Josh Blue has cerebral palsy. People with cerebral palsy can compete in the Paralympic Games.
1337be5d470d68393db7	The Invisible Man	1897 science fiction novella by H. G. Wells	Is The Invisible Man more prevalent in films than Picnic at Hanging Rock?	true	H.G. Wells's book The Invisible Man has been adapted into more than 7 films. Joan Lindsay's book Picnic at Hanging Rock was adapted into one film and one TV series.
9a7a4669a295c5f3ebea	Hunger	Sustained inability to eat sufficient food	Was Jean Valjean imprisoned due to hunger?	true	Jean Valjean was sentenced to imprisonment due to theft of property. The item Jean Valjean stole was a loaf of bread for his family.
7efac97ddb31c18cf77a	Zucchini	Edible summer squash, typically green in color	Can the original name of the zucchini be typed on the top row of a QWERTY keyboard?	false	The original name for the zucchini in Mexican language or Nahuatl is ayokonetl. The top row of a QWERTY keyboard contains the keys q, w, e, r, t, y, u, i , o, and p.
9bb59488a227a5f5cd62	Samsung Galaxy	series of Android mobile computing devices	Can you save every HD episode of Game of Thrones on Samsung Galaxy A10e?	false	The Samsung Galaxy A10e has 32GB of storage. The average storage requirement of an HD episode of Game of Thrones is 600MB There are 60 total episodes of Game of Thrones. There are 1000MB in one GB.
22f35192d8d58cfb6ba9	John Key	38th Prime Minister of New Zealand	Could a fan of the Botany Swarm vote for John Key?	true	The Botany Swarm is a hockey team based in Auckland, New Zealand John Key is the Prime Minister of New Zealand
d667c4a43fea660f1a5f	Cholera	Bacterial infection of the small intestine	Is a platypus immune from cholera?	true	Cholera is a bacteria that damages the small intestines in humans. The intestines are part of the stomach of humans. A platypus does not have a stomach.
6b3601b4c251046cbef4	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	Country in the Caribbean	Was Saint Vincent and the Grenadines named by an Italian explorer?	true	Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer, was the first European to discover the islands. He named them after St. Vincent because he first saw the island on the saint's feast day, and the Spanish city of Granada.
82059a3aaefe9bb821d9	Football War	1969 War between Honduras and El Salvador	Did the Football War last at least a month?	false	The Football War began on July 14 1969. It ended on July 20 1969. Therefore, it did not even last a whole week.
a50ae7ec93a5ac585694	Noah's Ark	the vessel in the Genesis flood narrative	Is Noah's Ark an upgrade for Golden Age of Piracy pirates?	true	The Golden Age of Piracy took place between 1650 and 1720 and had many famous pirates including Blackbeard. Noah's Ark had dimensions in feet of 450 x 75 x 45. Blackbeard's ship, Queen Anne's Revenge, had a length of 103 feet. William Kidd's ship, Adventure Galley, was 124 feet long.
e439fdf801899e9baead	Deciduous	Trees or shrubs that lose their leaves seasonally	Are Christmas trees typically deciduous?	false	Christmas trees are almost always pine trees. Christmas trees are green all year round.
4ad7adb3122739af2458	JPMorgan Chase	American multinational banking and financial services holding company	Could JPMorgan Chase give every American $10?	true	JPMorgan Chase has total assets of US$2.687 trillion. As of November 8, 2018, the United States is estimated to have a population of 328,953,020. One trillion is equal to 1,000 billions. One billion is equal to 1,000 millions.
d692a072dbe7acefbc6b	30th Street Station	United States historic place	Could all of the people who pass through 30th Street Station every day fit in Dorton Arena?	false	J. S. Dorton Arena is a 7,610-seat multi-purpose arena located in Raleigh, North Carolina. On an average day in fiscal 2013, about 12,000 people boarded or left trains at 30th Street.
3faba436f8387f1b7567	Greek alphabet	script that has been used to write the Greek language	Is the Greek alphabet as common as Sumerian cuneiform?	false	The Greek alphabet is still commonly used Sumerian cuneiform is not used contemporarily
f46ccce500df67cd8f56	2008 Summer Olympics	Games of the XXIX Olympiad, held in Beijing in 2008	Did Boris Yeltsin watch the 2008 Summer Olympics?	false	The 2008 Summer Olympics were held Aug 08 - 24, 2008 Boris Yeltsin died on Apr 23, 2007
34827a7fd17411042f2c	Sandal	Type of footwear with an open upper	If one of your feet is in a leg cast, should the other be in a sandal?	false	If you are using crutches, it is advised to have non-slip shoes with a closed toe. Most sandals do not have non-slip traction and, by definition, don't have closed toes. If you are in a leg cast you are likely to be using crutches.
5db17a562505d84c0c74	Cactus	Family of mostly succulent plants, adapted to dry environments	Would an oil painter avoid reds from scale insects that live on a cactus?	true	Carmine is the product of an insect that lives on some cacti Carmine is not stable in oil paints and its usage has been discontinued Carmine is red
dcd46aac45ec24673b43	Rahul Dravid	Indian cricketer	Did Rahul Dravid ever kick a field goal?	false	Rahul Dravid was a professional cricket player Field goal kicks are part of American football
f95956c13e22f073310a	Handedness	Better performance or individual preference for use of a hand	Does handedness determine how you use American Sign Language?	true	Your dominant hand typically performs the moving part of a sign in ASL. Your dominant hand determines the hand you use to finger spell in ASL.
0e8b696f5770ad5e3ea7	Pablo Escobar	Colombian drug lord (1949–1993)	Did Pablo Escobar's nickname collection outshine Robert Moses Grove's?	true	Robert Moses Grove was a baseball player nicknamed Lefty Grove. Pablo Escobar had several nicknames including: Don Pablo, El Padrino, and El Patrón.
bf6d3d190f809c066b43	NATO	Intergovernmental military alliance of Western states	Can Cyril Ramaphosa become Secretary General of NATO?	false	Cyril Ramaphosa is the President of South Africa The Secretary General of NATO comes from one of NATO's member countries South Africa is not a member of NATO
94ac5ee73e1f13747a87	Cantonese	Standard dialect of Yue language that originated in the vicinity of Guangzhou (Canton) in southern China	Is Cantonese spoken in Japan?	false	Cantonese is a dialect of Chinese language used in southern China. There is no relation to the Japanese language.
fe9207eff7fdc6606843	Abortion	Intentionally ending pregnancy	Do pediatricians perform abortions?	false	Pediatricians specialize in the treatment of children and adolescents. Training in abortions is not provided to pediatricians in their schooling.
fb0aef4d6278a1623abc	Preventive healthcare	Prevent and minimize the occurrence of diseases	Do you need to schedule separate preventive healthcare and sickness visits?	true	Preventive healthcare options are typically covered at no charge by health insurance. Sick visits to the doctor are billed separately from preventive healthcare visits. Sick visits and preventive healthcare visits are generally given different time allotments.
36352a5a049bf7ee6acd	Vitamin C	nutrient found in citrus fruits and other foods	Do pirates care about vitamin C?	true	Scurvy is caused by a prolonged period of time without Vitamin C People spending long periods of time at sea without to vitamin C are at high risk for scurvy Pirates spend long periods of time at sea
c5aabbea64966b4f2d42	Chevrolet Corvette	Sports car by the Chevrolet division of General Motors (GM)	Does selling a 2020 Chevrolet Corvette almost pay for a year at Columbia University?	true	The price of a 2020 Chevrolet Corvette is $58,900. Columbia University cost $59,430 during the 2018-2019 school year.
a00eca72873f3200976a	Newspeak	fictional language in the novel Nineteen Eighty-Four	Is Newspeak considered very straightforward?	false	The vocabulary in Newspeak is extremely restricted. In Newspeak, the Ministry of Truth manufactures lies for the public to consume. In Newspeak, the Ministry of Plenty artificially creates scarcity. To be straightforward is to be uncomplicated and easy to understand.
86434d8eecff8b7ddb50	Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution	Grants residents of Washington, D.C. the right to vote in U.S. presidential elections	Did the 23rd amendment give Puerto Ricans the right to vote for president?	false	The 23rd Amendment to the Constitution gave residents of Washington D.C. the right to vote in presidential elections. Puerto Rico is an American territory, not a state, and does not have the right to vote for president. Puerto Rico is not Washington D.C.
b93a4174d1a7dca2ee0f	Hippopotamus	A large, mostly herbivorous, semiaquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa	Are hippos dangerous to humans?	true	Hippos are large and have large teeth. If threatened, they aggressively defend themselves.
c20289cc17128f27feab	John Lennon	English singer and songwriter, founding member of the Beatles	Was John Lennon known to be a good friend to Sasha Obama?	false	John Lennon died in 1980. Sasha Obama was born in 2001.
364935e95e4880fcc8b0	Golden Gate Bridge	suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay	Would baker's dozen of side by side Mac Trucks jam up Golden Gate Bridge?	true	The width of the Golden Gate Bridge is 90 feet. A baker's dozen includes 13 items. The width of a Mac truck is around 8 feet.
bd06ae2cc099d8394c83	Bill Gates	American business magnate and philanthropist	Is Bill Gates the wealthiest of the Baby Boomers?	false	The Baby Boomers are the generation born between the years 1946-1964. Bill Gates was born on October 28, 1955 and has a net worth of 108 billion as of 2020. Jeff Bezos was born on January 12, 1964 and has a net worth of 160 billion as of 2020.
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Cuisine of Hawaii

Is pig meat considered inedible within the cuisine of Hawaii?

false

SPAM is a pork and ham product that is very popular around the world. In the cuisine of Hawaii, SPAM is a cherished and widely used ingredient.

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Menstruation

Regular discharge of blood and tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina

Are tampons a good 24 hour solution for mentruation?

false

Tampons are intended for use up to 8 hours at a time. When left in for longer than 8 hours, tampons pose a dangerous risk for a life threatening condition.

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Zebra

Black and white striped animals in the horse family

Are black and white prison uniforms made to resemble a zebra?

false

Prison stripes are made of parallel lines. Zebra stripes are jagged in appearance.

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Watermelon

A large fruit with a smooth hard rind, of the gourd family

Are more watermelons grown in Brazil than Antarctica?

true

Watermelons are plants grown in climates from tropical to temperate, needing temperatures higher than about 25 °C (77 °F) to thrive. The climate of Antarctica is the coldest on Earth. The climate of Brazil comprises a wide range of weather conditions across a large area and varied topography, but most of the country is tropical.

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Zika virus

Species of virus

Do you need to worry about Zika virus in Antarctica?

false

Mosquitoes cannot survive in the climate of Antarctica. Zika virus is primarily spread through mosquito bites.

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Northern fur seal

The largest fur seal in the northern hemisphere

Does Northern fur seal make good pet for six year old?

false

An average six year old weighs 45 pounds. An adult Northern fur seal can weigh up to 120 pounds. Northern fur seals have sharp canine teeth for tearing. Northern fur seals live near rivers to feed off of fish populations.

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Silicon

Chemical element with atomic number 14

Will silicon wedding rings outsell bromine wedding rings?

true

Wedding rings are typically made of precious shiny stones such as diamonds. Silicon is a solid rock like element at room temperature that has a natural lustre. Bromine is a liquid at room temperature that is toxic to the touch.

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Nicole Kidman

Australian-American actress and film producer

Does Nicole Kidman despise Roman Josi?

false

Nicole Kidman supports the Nashville Predators and has been photographed almost nightly throughout the season. Roman Josi is a Swiss professional ice hockey defenceman who currently serves as captain of the Nashville Predators.

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1965

Year

Were there under 150,000 American troops in Vietnam in 1965?

true

In 1965 the president announced an intention to increase the amount of troops to 125,000 There were only 75,000 prior to 1965

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Caracal

Small wild cat

Can you measure a Caracal with a protractor?

false

A caracal is a small wild cat Cats and other animals are measured in terms of properties like length, width, and weight Protractors measure angles

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Auburn, New York

City in New York, United States

Would the trees in Auburn, New York be changing colors in September?

true

In New York, fall begins during the month of September. When the weather gets cooler in the fall, leaves begin to change colors.

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Emu

Large flightless bird endemic to Australia

Are emus related to elks?

false

Emus are a type of flightless bird. Elks are deer, which are mammals.

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Cream

Dairy product

If someone is lactose intolerant, do they have to avoid cream?

true

People with lactose intolerance are unable to fully digest the sugar (lactose) in milk. Cream is a dairy product composed of the higher-fat layer skimmed from the top of milk before homogenization Cream contains milk.

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Learning disability

Range of neurodevelopmental conditions

Does penicillin cure a learning disability?

false

Learning disabilities are neurological impairments Neurological impairments can result from genetic issues, developmental problems, and accidents like head trauma, malnutrition or exposure to toxins Penicillin is an antibiotic that treats bacterial infection

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Norman, Oklahoma

City in Oklahoma, United States

Is Norman Oklahoma named after a viking?

false

The Normans invaded England in 1066 and were originally vikings from Scandinavia. Norman Oklahoma was first surveyed by land surveyor Abner Norman in the 1800s. 1066 is said to be the end of the Viking Era.

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Alice in Wonderland (1951 film)

1951 American animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Productions

Was milliner in Alice in Wonderland (1951 film) likely in need of succimer?

true

A milliner is someone who makes hats. The character of the Mad Hatter was a milliner in the 1951 Alice in Wonderland film. The phrase, Mad as a Hatter, comes from the fact that hat makers used mercury to line their hats and often suffered mercury poisoning. Succimer is a chemical that is used to treat lead, mercury, and arsenic poisoning.

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Nikola Tesla

Serbian American inventor

Is there radiation where Nikola Tesla once worked?

true

Nikola Tesla built a facility called the Wardenclyffe Tower in Shoreham, New York Shoreham was the site of a nuclear power plant in the '70s and '80s

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BBC World Service

The BBC's international Chor radio station

Is the BBC World Service hosted in Europe?

true

The BBC World Service is part of the BBC network. The BBC operates in England. England is part of Europe.

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Europa (moon)

The smallest of the four Galilean moons of Jupiter

Is Europa (moon) name origin related to Amunet?

false

Europa (moon) gets its name from the Greek Classical Mythology story. Europa was a woman that Zeus was in love with, and he changed into a bull to deceive her. Amunet is a primordial goddess in Ancient Egyptian religion.

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Honey badger

species of mammal

Would a snake have reasons to fear a honey badger?

true

Snakes are considered prey to Honey Badgers. Honey Badgers have sharp teeth and are carnivorous.

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T-Mobile

global telecommunication company

Can you use the T-Mobile tuesdays app if you aren't a T-Mobile customer?

false

T-Mobile tuesdays is a rewards app for T-Mobile subscribers. T-Mobile Tuesdays verifies users by making sure they have a T-Mobile phone number.

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Charlemagne

King of the Franks, King of Italy, and Holy Roman Emperor

Was Charlemagne's father instrumental in outcome of the Battle of Tours?

false

Charlemagne's father was Pepin the Short. Pepin the Short's father was Charles Martel. Charles Martel led an army against the Umayyads at the Battle of Tours. Pepin the Short spent his early years being raised by monks.

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Saturn

Sixth planet from the Sun in the Solar System

Is Saturn named after king of gods in Greek mythology?

false

Saturn, the sixth planet from the sun is named after the Roman god Saturn. The Roman god Saturn is derived from its Greek equivalent, Kronos. The king of the gods in Greek mythology was Zeus. Kronos was Zeus's father, and was the leader of the Titans.

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Pyrenees

Range of mountains in southwest Europe

Can an elite runner circle the Pyrenees in one day?

false

The Pyrenees mountains are 305 miles wide. An elite runner can cover 100 miles in around 12 hours.

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Paratrooper

Military parachutists functioning as part of an airborne force

Are paratroopers good at mountain rescue?

true

A paratrooper is a member of a military unit that deploys parachutes. A PJ is the acronym name for a military parachute jumper. PJs are an elite mountain rescue unit.

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Compact disc

Optical disc for storage and playback of digital audio

Did compact discs make computer gaming more popular?

true

Compact discs contained significantly more storage space than the previously popular floppy disc format. Gaming studios were therefore able to significantly improve the graphics, sounds, and features of their games to make them more immersive. The better games led to a massive increase in popularity for computer gaming.

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Shiva

One of the principal deities of Hinduism.

Is Shiva's divine dance an ancient physical fitness pose?

false

In yoga as exercise, the pose called Natarajasara represents Shiva's divine dance This pose is new, originating in the early 20th century Exercise is an activity that maintains physical fitness

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President of Mexico

Head of state of the country of Mexico

Can the President of Mexico vote in New Mexico primaries?

false

Mexico is an independent country located in North America. New Mexico is a state located in the United States. US laws require a voter to be a citizen of the United States. The President of Mexico in 2020, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, is a Mexican citizen.

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Gunpowder

explosive most commonly used as propellant in firearms

Would an explosion at a gunpowder storage facility result in a supersonic shock wave?

false

Gunpowder is classified as a low explosive Low explosives burn at subsonic speeds

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Frost

coating or deposit of ice that may form in humid air in cold conditions, usually overnight

Is it common to see frost during some college commencements?

true

College commencement ceremonies often happen during the months of December, May, and sometimes June. Frost isn't uncommon to see during the month of December, as it is the winter.

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Tank

Tracked heavy armored fighting vehicle

Could a cat ride Panzer VIII Maus tank missile from Barcelona to Madrid?

false

The Panzer VIII Maus tank missile had a range of around 2.2 miles. The distance from Barcelona to Madrid is 385 miles. Motion sickness is a common problem in cats.

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Chipmunk

Tribe of mammals (rodent (marmot))

Could a chipmunk fit 100 chocolate chips in his mouth?

false

A chipmunk can fit up to two tbsp of food in his mouth. There are about 20-25 chocolate chips in a tbsp.

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Ape

superfamily of mammals

Would a teacher still have their job if they called a black student an ape?

false

'Ape' and 'monkey' are words that have been used in a derogatory manner against black people. Teachers are held to a level of professionalism and cannot act in an abusive way towards children.

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Black Sea

Marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean between Europe and Asia

Do people put creatures from the Black Sea on their pizza?

true

Pizza toppings include pepperoni, sausage, bacon, meatball, and anchovies. The Black Sea is home to many animals including dogfish, jellyfish, and anchovies.

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J. P. Morgan

American financier, banker, philanthropist and art collector

Did J. P. Morgan have healthy lungs?

false

J. P. Morgan smoked dozens of cigars per day. Smoking tobacco damages the lungs and increases the risk of lung cancer significantly.

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Meatball

dish made from ground meat rolled into a small ball-like form

Can you buy furniture and meatballs in the same store?

true

IKEA is well known for selling cheap, modern furniture. IKEA is famous for serving meatballs at their in-store restaurants.

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Hulk

Superhero appearing in Marvel Comics publications and related media

Hypothetically, will an African elephant be crushed by Hulk on its back?

false

The Hulk is a Marvel comics character. The Hulk is said to be around 8 feet tall and weigh around 1400 pounds. An African elephant can carry up to 9,000 kg, or 19,841 pounds.

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Haiku

very short form of Japanese poetry

Can you write a whole Haiku in a single tweet?

true

A Haiku is a Japanese poetry in three phrases. The average Haiku is composed of 60 to 70 characters. A tweet is a short message sent on Twitter. The character limit of a single tweet on Twitter is 140.

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Railroad engineer

person who operates a train on a railroad or railway

Can you find a railroad engineer on TNT?

true

TNT is a cable television network Snowpiercer is a show airing on the TNT network Snowpiercer involves people living on an active train in a postapocalyptic future A railroad engineer is necessary to keep a train running

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Chick-fil-A

American fast food chain

Will Chick-fil-A hypothetically refuse to sponsor a Pride parade?

true

Pride parades are annual festivals held to celebrate the gay community. Chick-fil-A is a fast food restaurant founded by S. Truett Cathy. S. Truett Cathy was a devout Southern Baptist. Chick-fil-A's opposition to same-sex marriage has been the subject of public controversy.

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Jean-Paul Sartre

French existentialist philosopher, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, political activist, biographer, and literary critic

Did Queen Elizabeth I read the works of Jean-Paul Sartre?

false

Jean-Paul Sartre was born in 1905. Queen Elizabeth I died in 1603.

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Aerosmith

American rock band

Can Aerosmith legally drive in the carpool lane?

true

Aerosmith is a rock band with five members Carpool lanes require at least two occupants in each vehicle

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Saltwater crocodile

species of reptile

Would alligator best saltwater crocodile in hypothetical Lake Urmia battle?

false

Lake Urmia is a salt lake in Iran. Saltwater crocodiles have special glands that allow them to survive in salt water. Alligators lack glands to stay in salt water for extended periods of time.

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Chlorine

Chemical element with atomic number 17

Is it dangerous to consume chlorine when mixed with sodium?

false

Chlorine mixed with sodium is sodium chloride, also known as table salt. Table salt is one of the most commonly consumed seasonings among all cultures.

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Canidae

family of mammals

Were any members of Canidae in Aesop's Fables?

true

Canidae is a family of mammals that includes dogs, foxes, and coyotes. Aesop's Fables was a collection of stories with animals as the main characters. One of the most famous stories involves a fox and a lion.

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Cosmic ray

High-energy particle, mainly originating outside the Solar system

Did H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds" include cosmic rays?

false

The book "War of the Worlds" was published in 1898. Cosmic rays were not discovered until 1912.

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World of Warcraft

video game by Blizzard Entertainment

Can you find Depala's race in World of Warcraft?

true

World of Warcraft has several races including humans, night elves, and dwarves. Depala is a character in the Magic the Gathering card game that is a dwarf.

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Stoning

execution method

Would George Fox support stoning?

false

George Fox was the founder of the Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as the Quakers or Friends. The Quakers advocate for peace and nonviolence. Stoning is a particularly violent and brutal method of capital punishment.

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Johann Sebastian Bach

German composer

Did Johann Sebastian Bach ever win a Grammy Award?

false

Johann Sebastian Bach died in 1750. The first Grammy Awards ceremony was held on May 4, 1959.

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Chief Justice of the United States

Presiding judge of the U.S. Supreme Court

Would it be impossible to seat every Chief Justice of the United States on a Boeing 737?

false

There have been a total of 17 Chief Justices since the Supreme Court was established. The Boeing 737 has evolved through four generations, offering several variants for 85 to 215 passengers.

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Cook (profession)

occupation involving cooking food

Can Michael Jordan become a professional cook in America?

true

Based on the American Culinary Federation, the minimum requirements for entering culinary apprenticeships include being 17 years old and having a high school diploma or equivalent. Michael Jordan graduated from Laney High School in 1981. Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963, which makes him 57 years old in 2020.

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Nickel

Chemical element with atomic number 28

If your skin was turning the color of a zombie, could it be because of nickel?

true

Zombies are often depicted as green in pallor. Nickel in jewelry often turns skin a greenish color.

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Memory

information stored in the mind, or the mental processes involved in receiving, storing, and retrieving this information

Do people with DID have a good memory?

false

DID is an abbreviation for 'Dissociative Identity Disorder.' DID is characterized by gaps in memory, as well as altered states or 'personalities' during these dissociative moments.

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QWERTY

keyboard layout where the first line is "QWERTYUIOP"

Can second row of QWERTY keyboard spell Abdastartus's kingdom?

true

QWERTY keyboards have one row of numbers followed by three rows of letters. The second row of the QWERTY keyboard has the letters: QWERTYUIOP. Abdastartus was king of Tyre from 929 – 921 BC.

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Sniper

Highly trained marksman

Can a sniper shoot a fish past Bathypelagic Zone in ocean?

false

The Bathypelagic Zone extends 4000 meters down in the ocean. The longest recorded sniper kill is 3,540 meters.

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Lullaby

soothing song, usually sung to young children before they go to sleep

Would a lullaby be enough to wake Hellen Keller up?

false

Lullabies can be sung or played via instrument. Hellen Keller was deaf.

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Europa (moon)

The smallest of the four Galilean moons of Jupiter

Could the surface of Europa fry an egg?

false

Europa is known for having an icy surface. For an egg to become firm, the ground must be at least 158 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice forms at 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Europa's temperatures are all in the negatives on the Fahrenheit scale.

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Scrabble

board game with words

Could a two-year old win a Scrabble tournament?

false

Scrabble is a word game that requires a large vocabulary in order to play well. A two-year old has a very limited vocabulary and lacks the reasoning capability needed to perform well in Scrabble.

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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

American animal rights organization

Is Michael Vick on People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals's hypothetical blacklist?

true

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is an animal rights organization that fights for the welfare of animals. A blacklist is a list of people that are unacceptable and should be avoided or excluded. Michael Vick is an ex-football player that spent 21 months in prison for his vicious dog fighting enterprise.

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Tibia

larger of the two bones of the leg below the knee for vertebrates

Is the tibia required for floor exercises?

true

The tibia is a bone in the lower leg Floor exercises are a program in gymnastics competitions Gymnastics requires use of arms and legs, as well as other parts of the body

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Dominican Order

Roman Catholic religious order

Could the Dominican Order hypothetically defeat Blessed Gerard's order?

false

The Dominican Order is a Catholic group of friars that several priestly vows. Blessed Gerard was the founder of the Order of St John of Jerusalem (Knights Hospitaller). The Order of St John of Jerusalem (Knights Hospitaller) were a well trained Catholic military order that fought in the Crusades.

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Central processing unit

Central component of any computer system which executes input/output, arithmetical, and logical operations

Would a modern central processing unit circuit chip fit on a housekey?

false

A CPU circuit chip is about an inch across. A housekey is generally less than a half-inch across.

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Dosa

Thin pancakes originating from South India

Would someone on a keto diet be able to eat Dosa?

false

Dosa's main ingredients are rice and black gram, The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, adequate-protein, low-carbohydrate diet. Rice is high in carbohydrates.

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Snowy owl

species of bird

Could a snowy owl survive in the Sonoran?

false

The Snowy owl is a bird native to the Arctic regions of North America. Temperatures in the North American Arctic range from -36.4F to 50F. The Sonoran is one of the hottest deserts in the world. The Sonoran Desert can get as hot as 118F.

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Paralympic Games

Major international sport event for people with disabilities

Can Josh Blue participate in Paralympics Games?

true

Josh Blue has cerebral palsy. People with cerebral palsy can compete in the Paralympic Games.

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The Invisible Man

1897 science fiction novella by H. G. Wells

Is The Invisible Man more prevalent in films than Picnic at Hanging Rock?

true

H.G. Wells's book The Invisible Man has been adapted into more than 7 films. Joan Lindsay's book Picnic at Hanging Rock was adapted into one film and one TV series.

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Hunger

Sustained inability to eat sufficient food

Was Jean Valjean imprisoned due to hunger?

true

Jean Valjean was sentenced to imprisonment due to theft of property. The item Jean Valjean stole was a loaf of bread for his family.

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Zucchini

Edible summer squash, typically green in color

Can the original name of the zucchini be typed on the top row of a QWERTY keyboard?

false

The original name for the zucchini in Mexican language or Nahuatl is ayokonetl. The top row of a QWERTY keyboard contains the keys q, w, e, r, t, y, u, i , o, and p.

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Samsung Galaxy

series of Android mobile computing devices

Can you save every HD episode of Game of Thrones on Samsung Galaxy A10e?

false

The Samsung Galaxy A10e has 32GB of storage. The average storage requirement of an HD episode of Game of Thrones is 600MB There are 60 total episodes of Game of Thrones. There are 1000MB in one GB.

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John Key

38th Prime Minister of New Zealand

Could a fan of the Botany Swarm vote for John Key?

true

The Botany Swarm is a hockey team based in Auckland, New Zealand John Key is the Prime Minister of New Zealand

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Cholera

Bacterial infection of the small intestine

Is a platypus immune from cholera?

true

Cholera is a bacteria that damages the small intestines in humans. The intestines are part of the stomach of humans. A platypus does not have a stomach.

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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Country in the Caribbean

Was Saint Vincent and the Grenadines named by an Italian explorer?

true

Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer, was the first European to discover the islands. He named them after St. Vincent because he first saw the island on the saint's feast day, and the Spanish city of Granada.

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Football War

1969 War between Honduras and El Salvador

Did the Football War last at least a month?

false

The Football War began on July 14 1969. It ended on July 20 1969. Therefore, it did not even last a whole week.

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Noah's Ark

the vessel in the Genesis flood narrative

Is Noah's Ark an upgrade for Golden Age of Piracy pirates?

true

The Golden Age of Piracy took place between 1650 and 1720 and had many famous pirates including Blackbeard. Noah's Ark had dimensions in feet of 450 x 75 x 45. Blackbeard's ship, Queen Anne's Revenge, had a length of 103 feet. William Kidd's ship, Adventure Galley, was 124 feet long.

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Deciduous

Trees or shrubs that lose their leaves seasonally

Are Christmas trees typically deciduous?

false

Christmas trees are almost always pine trees. Christmas trees are green all year round.

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JPMorgan Chase

American multinational banking and financial services holding company

Could JPMorgan Chase give every American $10?

true

JPMorgan Chase has total assets of US$2.687 trillion. As of November 8, 2018, the United States is estimated to have a population of 328,953,020. One trillion is equal to 1,000 billions. One billion is equal to 1,000 millions.

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30th Street Station

United States historic place

Could all of the people who pass through 30th Street Station every day fit in Dorton Arena?

false

J. S. Dorton Arena is a 7,610-seat multi-purpose arena located in Raleigh, North Carolina. On an average day in fiscal 2013, about 12,000 people boarded or left trains at 30th Street.

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Greek alphabet

script that has been used to write the Greek language

Is the Greek alphabet as common as Sumerian cuneiform?

false

The Greek alphabet is still commonly used Sumerian cuneiform is not used contemporarily

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2008 Summer Olympics

Games of the XXIX Olympiad, held in Beijing in 2008

Did Boris Yeltsin watch the 2008 Summer Olympics?

false

The 2008 Summer Olympics were held Aug 08 - 24, 2008 Boris Yeltsin died on Apr 23, 2007

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Sandal

Type of footwear with an open upper

If one of your feet is in a leg cast, should the other be in a sandal?

false

If you are using crutches, it is advised to have non-slip shoes with a closed toe. Most sandals do not have non-slip traction and, by definition, don't have closed toes. If you are in a leg cast you are likely to be using crutches.

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Cactus

Family of mostly succulent plants, adapted to dry environments

Would an oil painter avoid reds from scale insects that live on a cactus?

true

Carmine is the product of an insect that lives on some cacti Carmine is not stable in oil paints and its usage has been discontinued Carmine is red

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Rahul Dravid

Indian cricketer

Did Rahul Dravid ever kick a field goal?

false

Rahul Dravid was a professional cricket player Field goal kicks are part of American football

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Handedness

Better performance or individual preference for use of a hand

Does handedness determine how you use American Sign Language?

true

Your dominant hand typically performs the moving part of a sign in ASL. Your dominant hand determines the hand you use to finger spell in ASL.

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Pablo Escobar

Colombian drug lord (1949–1993)

Did Pablo Escobar's nickname collection outshine Robert Moses Grove's?

true

Robert Moses Grove was a baseball player nicknamed Lefty Grove. Pablo Escobar had several nicknames including: Don Pablo, El Padrino, and El Patrón.

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NATO

Intergovernmental military alliance of Western states

Can Cyril Ramaphosa become Secretary General of NATO?

false

Cyril Ramaphosa is the President of South Africa The Secretary General of NATO comes from one of NATO's member countries South Africa is not a member of NATO

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Cantonese

Standard dialect of Yue language that originated in the vicinity of Guangzhou (Canton) in southern China

Is Cantonese spoken in Japan?

false

Cantonese is a dialect of Chinese language used in southern China. There is no relation to the Japanese language.

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Abortion

Intentionally ending pregnancy

Do pediatricians perform abortions?

false

Pediatricians specialize in the treatment of children and adolescents. Training in abortions is not provided to pediatricians in their schooling.

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Preventive healthcare

Prevent and minimize the occurrence of diseases

Do you need to schedule separate preventive healthcare and sickness visits?

true

Preventive healthcare options are typically covered at no charge by health insurance. Sick visits to the doctor are billed separately from preventive healthcare visits. Sick visits and preventive healthcare visits are generally given different time allotments.

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Vitamin C

nutrient found in citrus fruits and other foods

Do pirates care about vitamin C?

true

Scurvy is caused by a prolonged period of time without Vitamin C People spending long periods of time at sea without to vitamin C are at high risk for scurvy Pirates spend long periods of time at sea

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Chevrolet Corvette

Sports car by the Chevrolet division of General Motors (GM)

Does selling a 2020 Chevrolet Corvette almost pay for a year at Columbia University?

true

The price of a 2020 Chevrolet Corvette is $58,900. Columbia University cost $59,430 during the 2018-2019 school year.

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Newspeak

fictional language in the novel Nineteen Eighty-Four

Is Newspeak considered very straightforward?

false

The vocabulary in Newspeak is extremely restricted. In Newspeak, the Ministry of Truth manufactures lies for the public to consume. In Newspeak, the Ministry of Plenty artificially creates scarcity. To be straightforward is to be uncomplicated and easy to understand.

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Twenty-third Amendment to the United States Constitution

Grants residents of Washington, D.C. the right to vote in U.S. presidential elections

Did the 23rd amendment give Puerto Ricans the right to vote for president?

false

The 23rd Amendment to the Constitution gave residents of Washington D.C. the right to vote in presidential elections. Puerto Rico is an American territory, not a state, and does not have the right to vote for president. Puerto Rico is not Washington D.C.

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Hippopotamus

A large, mostly herbivorous, semiaquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa

Are hippos dangerous to humans?

true

Hippos are large and have large teeth. If threatened, they aggressively defend themselves.

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John Lennon

English singer and songwriter, founding member of the Beatles

Was John Lennon known to be a good friend to Sasha Obama?

false

John Lennon died in 1980. Sasha Obama was born in 2001.

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Golden Gate Bridge

suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay

Would baker's dozen of side by side Mac Trucks jam up Golden Gate Bridge?

true

The width of the Golden Gate Bridge is 90 feet. A baker's dozen includes 13 items. The width of a Mac truck is around 8 feet.

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Bill Gates

American business magnate and philanthropist

Is Bill Gates the wealthiest of the Baby Boomers?

false

The Baby Boomers are the generation born between the years 1946-1964. Bill Gates was born on October 28, 1955 and has a net worth of 108 billion as of 2020. Jeff Bezos was born on January 12, 1964 and has a net worth of 160 billion as of 2020.

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Torah

First five books of the Hebrew Bible

Can you give at least one word from the Torah to all residents of Bunkie Louisiana?

true

Torah scrolls must be duplicated precisely by a trained scribe. The Torah has a total of 8,674 words. The population of Bunkie Louisiana is 3,939 people according to a 2018 census.

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Easy Rider

1969 film by Dennis Hopper

Did producer of Easy Rider ever star in a movie with Dean Cain's Princeton girlfriend?

true

Easy Rider was produced by Peter Fonda. Dean Cain dated Brooke Shields while at Princeton. Brooke Shields and Peter Fonda star in the movie Wanda Nevada.

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Florence

Capital and most populous city of the Italian region of Tuscany

Was Florence a Theocracy during Italian Renaissance?

true

The Italian Renaissance was a period of history from the 13th century to 1600. A theocracy is a type of rule in which religious leaders have power. Friar Girolamo Savonarola was the ruler of Florence, after driving out the Medici family, from November 1494 – 23 May 1498.

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Central processing unit

Central component of any computer system which executes input/output, arithmetical, and logical operations

Does the central processing unit usually have a dedicated fan?

true

The CPU is the main chip on a computer's board, and generates a lot of heat. Computer manufacturers generally include a dedicated cooling system over the CPU in addition to the main board fans.