ChilleD/StrategyQA · Datasets at Hugging Face

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d1dbb41001ab4ad3b924	Blue	A primary colour between purple and green	Are blue lips normal?	false	Lips and skin turn blue in response to a lack of oxygen. When oxygen flow is inadequate, someone's health can be in danger. Lips can turn blue due to extreme cold.
7c7c1f16d72afccb0942	Paparazzi	profession	Were paparazzi directly responsible for the death of Amy Winehouse?	false	Amy Winehouse died at home and was found in her home by her bodyguard. Amy Winehouse's cause of death was alcohol poisoning.
6e939983f45cfcba8caa	Jean-Paul Sartre	French existentialist philosopher, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, political activist, biographer, and literary critic	Did Sartre write a play about Hell?	true	In 1944, Sartre released No Exit. No Exit is a play about three people mysteriously locked in a room together. Late in the play, it is revealed the room is a version of Hell.
1624ab3ef12c87afc984	Autopilot	system to maintain vehicle trajectory in lieu of direct operator command	Does autopilot rely on fossil fuels?	true	Autopilot is used in vehicles. Vehicles are powered by engines. Engines rely on fossil fuels to operate.
1dce60cffcb066e212b8	Anchovy	Family of fishes	Would a pescatarian be unable to eat anchovy pizza?	false	Pescatarians do not eat red meat or chicken but do eat fish. Pescatarians have no restrictions with eating cheese.
27db273aab9c056e306f	Ada Lovelace	English mathematician, computer programming pioneer	Did Ada Lovelace die tragically young for her era?	false	Ada Lovelace died at the age of 36 in 1852. The life expectancy in the 1800s was between 35 and 39 years old. Tuberculosis was one of the leading causes of death in the 1800s and a vaccine was not made until the 1900s.
453f198e758c82ae85d9	50 Cent	American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, television producer, entrepreneur and investor	Does 50 Cent get along with Jeffrey Atkins?	false	Jeffrey Atkins is a rapper better known as Ja Rule. Ja Rule released the diss track "Loose Change" in April 2003, where he attacks 50 Cent. In 2018 50 cent responded to a Ja Rule diss by purchasing and vacating the first 4 rows of Ja Rule's concert.
fe7f4a0c9a98439b41a8	Steven Spielberg	American film director and screenwriter	Could Steven Spielberg send emails as a child?	false	Steven Spielberg was born in 1946. Email did not become available to the general public until 1995.
c89862fb8a7e09c34f47	Scottish people	ethnic inhabitants of Scotland	Are Scottish people Albidosi?	true	The Scottish people emerged from an amalgamation of two Celtic-speaking peoples, the Picts and Gaels, who founded the Kingdom of Scotland. What the Picts called themselves is unknown. It has been proposed that they called themselves Albidosi. The Kingdom of Scotland is also known as the Kingdom of Alba.
5ffcf33878ad664f3a1b	Medicine	The science and practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of physical and mental illnesses	Did polio medicine save the life of polio vaccine creator?	false	Jonas Salk developed the first polio vaccine. Jonas Salk died of a heart attack in 1995. Heart attacks are commonly treated with beta blockers.
14a58de5d05e976c09cb	Game engine	Software-development environment designed for building video games	Does a game engine have a fuel injector?	false	A game engine is the software used to develop video games A fuel injector is part of an automotive engine
75d0e535fa8064903afa	Kelly Clarkson	American singer-songwriter, actress, and television personality	Has Kelly Clarkson outsold season 4 American Idol winner?	false	Carrie Underwood was the winner of the fourth season of American Idol. Carrie Underwood has sold a little over 65 million albums. Kelly Clarkson has sold a little over 25 million albums.
0765f1c9358d2ad938c7	Richard Wagner	German composer	Did Richard Wagner compose the theme songs for two television series?	false	Richard Wagner died in 1883. Televisions started to be developed in the 1920s.
87afbace24750551d781	Popular science	Interpretation of science intended for a general audience	Is popular science used to peer review papers?	false	Popular science is a simplified version of scientific work. Peer review uses detailed scientific information to verify papers.
cb8c31219e06be31e9cc	Superman	Fictional superhero	Did villain that killed Superman murder Robin?	false	Superman was killed by the villain Doomsday in Superman #75. Robin is killed by The Joker in the Batman comics.
769c1dcad417f50a7ec1	U2	Four-member Irish rock band, from Dublin	Could someone listen to the entire U2 debut studio album during an episode of Peppa Pig?	false	U2's debut studio album was titled Boy. The album, Boy, is 42 minutes and 52 seconds long. An episode of Peppa Pig has a running time of approximately 5 minutes.
715336c5f99281337469	Amazon (company)	American electronic commerce and cloud computing company	Was Amazon involved in the lunar landing?	false	The lunar landing occurred in 1969. Amazon was founded in 1994.
50ee714386bc6323ae11	Pelvis	lower part of the trunk of the human body between the abdomen and the thighs (sometimes also called pelvic region of the trunk	Is cycling a high-risk activity for pelvis fractures?	false	Cycling is a low-impact activity Stress fractures in a pelvic bone often develop as a result of repetitive, high-impact activity that puts stress on the pelvis, such as long-distance running or ballet
49321f6bd311e10c2634	Rupert Murdoch	Australian-born American media mogul	Would Dante Alighieri hypothetically place Rupert Murdoch in 8th Circle of Hell?	true	Dante Alighieri was an Italian poet that wrote Inferno. Inferno depicts several layers of Hell. The 8th Circle of Hell is reserved for liars, bribers, flatterers, and false prophets. Rupert Murdoch was involved in a News International scandal in which police were bribed and phones were hacked. Rupert Murdoch refused to take any responsibility for the actions of his employees in the News International scandal.
4e1b50a3da3dca8fc255	Loudspeaker	a microphone which contains the Bluetooth as at the moment as the microphone is contained the energy; expected energy cooling expect that early in the alphabet (early out of it contains one of these earlier)	Would a loudspeaker be useful for most Gallaudet students?	false	Gallaudet is a school for the deaf in the USA. Most deaf students would not be able to accurately use or rely on information conveyed via loudspeaker.
ed92da8e7f6ee25cb3ca	Ben & Jerry's	American ice cream company	Are both founders of Ben & Jerry's still involved in the company?	false	Ben & Jerry's was founded by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield. The founders sold the company to Unilever in 2000.
ad97256b5f0ab80b948a	Parody	Imitative work created to mock, comment on or trivialise an original work	Are parodies of the President of the United States illegal?	false	Parody in the US is protected under fair use in regards to copyright. Criticism of political leaders is protected under the 1st Amendment.
8a0c5118b5aba20a9ab6	Penny	unit of currency in various countries	Are pennies commonly used in Canada?	false	Canada used pennies historically as one cent coins. Canada stopped minting pennies in 2012.
0e01a6c3811c737f4d78	Funeral	ceremony for a person who has died	Are there special traffic laws associated with funerals?	true	Many funerals have a religious ceremony held in a chapel separate from the cemetery. The corpse and all the attendees have to move from the memorial site to the cemetery. Everyone at the funeral lines up their cars into a procession and follow special rules as they drive to keep the line assembled in transport.
4b10af83d232d301542d	Rowing (sport)	Sport where individuals or teams row boats by oar	Would students at Marist have to petition to get a rowing team?	false	Marist is located along the Hudson River. Marist college has rowing teams for both men and women.
1f0e2597327ddd338fc2	Common warthog	Wild member of the pig family	Is there a warthog on Broadway?	true	Disney's The Lion King is a popular Broadway musical. One of the characters is named Pumbaa. Pumbaa is a warthog.
ee284d0d4524904d39cb	Northern Mariana Islands	American-dependent insular area in the western Pacific	Is Mark Cuban able to visit Northern Mariana Islands without a passport?	true	Citizens of the United States can visit Northern Mariana Islands without a passport. Mark Cuban is an American citizen.
14806a45b707fc56e4dd	Phobos (moon)	natural satellite of Mars	Would you have to wear a coat when on Phobos?	true	A coat is a garment used to keep a person warm. The surface temperatures on Phobos range from about −4 °C (25 °F) on the sunlit side to −112 °C (−170 °F) on the shadowed side.
f6dd9567a3fd14eec5d4	Funeral	ceremony for a person who has died	Is it normal to blow out candles during a funeral?	false	Blowing out candles is typically done during a birthday celebration, prior to eating the birthday cake. Funerals are typically very somber events in which cake is not served.
8be4778ed338c7308e19	Composer	person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition	Would King Leonidas have succeeded with an army the size of Mozart's compositions?	false	King Leonidas led 300 Spartans and 700 Thespians against the Persian army at the Battle of Thermopylae. The Persian army had around 150,000 soldiers at the Battle of Thermopylae. Mozart composed 600 works.
4994ea9dbe0705df08fd	Leaf	organ of a vascular plant, composing its foliage	Do oak trees have leaves during winter?	false	Oak trees are deciduous. Deciduous trees lose their leaves during autumn, and they grow back during spring. Winter is between autumn and spring.
3d0f74e6e517d232fe66	Communist Party of the Soviet Union	Ruling political party of the Soviet Union	Would Communist Party of the Soviet Union hypothetically support Trickle Down Economics?	false	The Communist Party of the Soviet Union believed in the main aspects of Communism. Communism believes that no private ownership of property should be allowed. Trickle Down Economics, popularized by Ronald Reagan, involved rich businesses getting tax breaks so they could supposedly pass the wealth to the poor. Trickle Down Economics required rich business owners to have control over the means of production and property.
748150aac686d4aac256	Panthéon	mausoleum in Paris	Does Pantheon in Paris have a unique name?	false	The Pantheon in Paris is a historical monument. The Pantheon was a former Roman temple in antiquity. The Pantheon is a mythical or imaginary creature used in heraldry, particularly in Britain often depicted as white deer with the tail of a fox with purple stars along their back.
42c947475244ed02629e	Oyster	salt-water bivalve mollusc	Can oysters be used in guitar manufacturing?	true	Oysters produce nacre Nacre is also known as mother of pearl Mother of pearl is commonly used as an inlay on guitar fretboards, headstocks, and soundboards
3d80646ef0844fac8da5	Spice Girls	British girl group	Could the Spice Girls compete against ŽRK Kumanovo?	false	The Spice Girls had 5 members. ŽRK Kumanovo is a women's handball club from Kumanovo in the Republic of Macedonia. Handball is a sport played by two teams of seven players each.
404ab9200fe1935e7f4c	Lullaby	soothing song, usually sung to young children before they go to sleep	Is an inappropriate lullaby Love Song from November 11, 2000?	true	Lullabies are often simple and repetitive. Lullabies are used to soothe young children, usually to go to sleep. Love Song was a song released by Marilyn Manson on his November 11, 2000 record. Marilyn Manson is a heavy metal band. The lyrics to Love Song has curse words and scary imagery.
382571a1ab13a99b1f74	Shrimp	Decapod crustaceans	Is Steve Martin someone who would refuse a dish of shrimp pasta?	true	Steve Martin is allergic to shellfish. Shrimp are one of the many types of shellfish.
abcfc72e32a9c180db0f	Internet troll	Person who sows discord on the Internet	Can you avoid internet trolls on reddit?	false	Internet Trolls flock to any popular platform on the internet. Reddit is the 19th most popular website online.
909f989bd088424372c0	Ku Klux Klan	American white supremacy group	Would an average American Public University be welcoming to Ku Klux Klan members?	false	American Universities are known for being liberal in their demographics. Groups like the Ku Klux Klan are condemned by liberal groups, as they advocate for human equality.
dab785cc72fbb866c986	Alan Rickman	British actor	Did Alan Rickman have an improperly functioning organ?	true	Alan Rickman died of pancreatic cancer on 14 January 2016 at age 69. Pancreatic cancer arises when cells in the pancreas, a glandular organ behind the stomach, begin to multiply out of control and form a mass.
f1fec95172ebcbdf1fb8	Felicity Huffman	American actress	Would Felicity Huffman vote for Mike DeWine?	false	Mike DeWine is Governor of Ohio Felicity Huffman is a resident of California
a98c29881e1929a25eb4	Giant squid	Deep-ocean dwelling squid in the family Architeuthidae	Could a giant squid fit aboard the deck of the titanic?	true	Decks on the Titanic were as long as 500ft. Giant Squid grow to be around 59ft in length.
cb6819752f1688d7044b	Ham	Pork from a leg cut that has been preserved by wet or dry curing, with or without smoking	Can ham make a cut seal up quicker?	true	Salt helps cleanse the skin by displacing bacteria in a cut. 1 Cup of ham contains 1.684 mg of sodium. Salt is a mineral made up mostly of sodium chloride.
0c90fc4f1a55004ea832	Bull shark	Species of fish	Is the bull shark more bull than shark?	false	The bull shark is a fish species that lives in warm shallow waters along coasts and rivers. Bull sharks feed on bony fish and other smaller sharks. A bull is an adult male mammal that lives on land. Bulls feed on plants located on land.
018306d2af9359be2d8c	Chiropractic	form of alternative medicine	Are some chiropractic manipulations dangerous?	true	Manipulations of the neck can lead to complications such as stroke or paralysis. Manipulation of the lower back can lead to herniated disks.
a67d586dc8bd0c0a2a9e	Insomnia	The inability to fall or stay sleep	Would Cuba Libre consumption help with insomnia?	false	Cuba Libre is a highball cocktail consisting of cola, rum, and in many recipes lime juice on ice. Traditionally, the cola ingredient is Coca-Cola ("Coke"), and the alcohol is a light rum such as Bacardi. Coca-Cola typically contains caffeine. Caffeine consumption often promotes insomnia.
df5d1bdd7a56f0090f60	Drew Carey	American actor, comedian, game show host, libertarian and photographer	Has Drew Carey outshined Doug Davidson's tenure?	true	Drew Carey has been the host of the Price is Right for over 13 years. Doug Davidson hosted the Price is Right from 1994-1995.
cb9530f6acdd8a2b6676	Arnold Schwarzenegger	Austrian-American actor, businessman, bodybuilder and politician	Could Arnold Schwarzenegger hypothetically defeat Hafþór Björnsson in a powerlifting competition if both are at their peak strength?	false	A powerlifting competition is won by the person who lifts the most combined weight across the squat, deadlift, and bench press. Arnold Schwarzenegger's powerlifting personal records are a 545 lb squat, 520 lb bench press, and a 710 lb deadlift. Hafþór Björnsson's powerlifting personal records in competition are a 970 lb squat, 551 lb bench press, and a 904 lb deadlift.
3cc870b5665bc1bc2a8e	Bee	Clade of insects	Does the human stomach destroy a bee if ingested?	true	Bees have an outer protective exoskeleton made of chitin, a polymer of glucose. The human stomach releases harsh acids that break down materials. The human stomach breaks down glucose in about 33 hours.
c16870454604d281f0f1	Pelvis	lower part of the trunk of the human body between the abdomen and the thighs (sometimes also called pelvic region of the trunk	Is dysphoria around one's pelvis treatable without surgery?	true	For individuals experiencing dysphoria around having a vagina, packers can relieve symptoms. For people experiencing dysphoria about having a penis, there are tucking underwear and comfort gaffs available.
751232e3ff80ee198616	Lemon	citrus fruit	Can a lemon aggravate dyspepsia?	true	Dyspepsia is a condition where the stomach is irritated. Lemons are highly acidic fruits. Common stomach irritants include alcohol, coffee, and acidic foods.
90474e8efe599628cbc4	Olympia, Washington	State capital and city in Washington, United States	Does Olympia Washington share name with Hephaestus's workshop location?	true	Olympia Washington, is named after Mount Olympus. Mount Olympus is a mountain range in Washington named after the ancient Greek Mount Olympus. Hephaestus was the ancient Greek god of the forge and had a workshop on Mount Olympus.
e6fc47d0cb907a7ee266	Tonsillitis	Inflammation of the tonsils	Is strep throat harmless to singer Rita Ora after her 2020 tonsilitis surgery?	false	Tonsilitis is an inflammation of the tonsils. Singer Rita Ora had her tonsils removed in February of 2020 due to tonsilitis. Strep throat can still grow in the throat of people without tonsils.
12ba3528a86c6ece9166	Upload	sending of data from a local system to a remote system	Can Centurylink max internet plan upload 1000GB in a fortnight?	true	A fortnight refers to a period of two weeks. Centurylink's max internet plan speed is 1,000MB per second. 1000GB takes 2.5 hours to upload for every 1000MB speed.
f1c38036ed44c2422c7b	Watergate scandal	Political scandal that occurred in the United States in the 1970s	Would Hannah Nixon be proud of Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal?	false	Hannah Nixon was the mother of Richard Nixon. Richard Nixon resigned due to the unethical actions that he committed during the Watergate scandal. Parents are typically not proud of their children when they act immorally or unethically.
64354cb6ee6d987d4f0f	Ice	water frozen into the solid state	Would a diet of ice eventually kill a person?	true	Humans can survive without water for four days. Ice can be melted into water, which consists of hydrogen and oxygen, using a simple cigarette lighter. Humans can survive without food for 30 to 40 days on average. Humans need carbohydrates, proteins, and fats that are contained in foods. Water does not contain fat, carbohydrates or protein.
a0c8f44c4b3ad35df66e	Catfish	order of fishes	Is a cory catfish likely to eat another living fish?	false	The cory catfish is a fish that is described as a bottom feeder. The cory catfish feeds on food located at the bottom of an ocean. Fish cannot live too deep in oceans for very long because of the intense water pressure. The bottom of oceans is populated by algae, coral, and microorganisms.
316ea9032a8d63df7c91	Sea otter	A species of marine mammal from the northern and eastern coasts of the North Pacific Ocean	Does a sea otter eat spiders?	false	Sea otters prey mostly on marine invertebrates and other aquatic creatures. Spiders are not aquatic creatures and they reside on land.
5ebb9c0cde0231021409	Smooth jazz	category of music	Are you likely to hear Rammstein playing in smooth jazz clubs?	false	Smooth jazz is a combination of jazz with easy-listening pop music and lightweight R&B. Smooth jazz began in the United States in the 1970s. Rammstein is a German band that plays heavy metal music.
25ae21677aaed6aa1f06	Breakdancing	Style of street dance	Did breakdancing grow in popularity during WW2?	false	Breakdancing was created by the African American youth in the early 1970s. World War II was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945.
810d95d42fdcfbc153df	Alan Greenspan	13th Chairman of the Federal Reserve in the United States	Do Squidward Tentacles and Alan Greenspan have different musical passions?	false	Squidward Tentacles plays the clarinet. Alan Greenspan played clarinet and saxophone along with Stan Getz. Alan Greenspan studied clarinet at the Juilliard School from 1943 to 1944.
83dc57cde5122f0a5d19	Lactobacillus	genus of bacteria	Are vinegar pickled cucumbers rich in lactobacillus?	false	Pickles made with vinegar are not probiotic and are simply preserved. Pickles made through a soak in a salt brine solution begin to ferment because of lactobacillus.
c8bf91bdcde3eb7501e2	Chinatown, Manhattan	Neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City	Would moon cakes be easy to find in Chinatown, Manhattan?	true	Moon cakes are a Chinese traditional desert. Chinatown offers many 'tastes of home' to Chinese locals and travelers.
c69b07a0cff831ce6791	Reiki	Pseudoscientific healing technique	Would a physician be unlikely to recommend Reiki?	true	Physicians typically only recommend treatments that have a significant amount of clinical evidence behind them. Reiki has no clinical evidence of effectiveness, and there is no scientific basis for its utility.
dfaf734cc6f1016cbb0c	Aretha Franklin	American singer, songwriter, and pianist	Has Aretha Franklin ever collaborated with a suicidal person?	true	Donny Hathaway was a singer and session musician that worked with Staple Singers, Jerry Butler, Aretha Franklin, the Impressions and Curtis Mayfield. Donny Hathaway jumped from his 15th floor room and his death was ruled a suicide.
8669c9d0666951d25ef0	Lighthouse of Alexandria	Ancient lighthouse in Egypt	Is Statue of Unity hypothetically more level with Statue of Liberty than Lighthouse of Alexandria?	false	The Statue of Liberty rises 305 feet into the air. The Statue of Unity is 597 feet high. The Lighthouse of Alexandria was between 338 and 387 feet tall.
daf439d2f206dfc1c662	Pink (singer)	American singer, songwriter, and actress	Are there Pink music videos that are triggering for eating disorder patients?	true	The video for 'Stupid Girls' features a scene where Pink and a woman share a toothbrush to induce vomiting in the bathroom. Images or discussion of purging activity can be triggering for people with Eating Disorders.
f3d87ec114acbb8c9dd7	Nordic countries	Geographical and cultural region in Northern Europe and the North Atlantic	Does someone from Japan need a passport to go to a Nordic country?	true	The Nordic Passport Union allows citizens of the Nordic countries: Denmark (Faroe Islands included since 1 January 1966, Greenland not included), Sweden, Norway (Svalbard, Bouvet Island and Queen Maud Land not included), Finland and Iceland (since 24 September 1965) to cross approved border districts without carrying and having their passport checked. Japan is not one of the approved countries.
f67ebf32de48c788dfbb	Hamster	subfamily of mammals	Do hamsters provide food for any animals?	true	Hamsters are prey animals. Prey animals provide food for predators.
f58d326656e75b07d288	Conducting	Directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures	Do solo pianists require a conductor?	false	Conductors direct a group of musicians by ensuring they all keep the same beat and place in the music. A solo pianist performing alone can keep their own pace.
46328b2913ed93358007	Jealousy	emotion referring to the thoughts and feelings of insecurity, fear, and envy over relative lack of possessions, status or something of great personal value	Should someone prone to jealousy be in a polyamorous relationship?	false	Polyamorous people are those who seek to have an intimate relationship with more than one partner. In relationships, untreated jealousy typically leads to a breakup.
5c62f57b2fd2423b5f59	Cherokee	Native American people indigenous to the Southeastern United States	Did the Cherokee people send a delegation to oppose allotment?	true	The Four Mothers Society or Four Mothers Nation is a religious, political, and traditionalist organization of Muscogee Creek, Cherokee, Choctaw and Chickasaw people. The Four Mothers Society sent a delegation to Congress in 1906 to oppose the Curtis Act and the Dawes Act. With the passage of the Curtis Act in 1898 and Dawes Act, allotment became US policy and the various tribal governments were forced to allot land.
f6cc5e1c7456dd41a094	Zorro	Fictional character	Are there multiple Disney Zorro?	true	Zorro is a man who is a famous fictional Spanish hero and crime fighter featured in a novel. Disney produced a 1957 TV show featuring Zorro the spanish crime fighter. Zorro is spanish for "fox". "El Zorro y El Sabueso" is the spanish title for Disney's animated movie called "The Fox and The Hound".
85ed1db2e2c89f3b93ed	Hydrogen	Chemical element with atomic number 1	Hydrogen's atomic number squared exceeds number of Spice Girls?	false	Hydrogen is the first element and has an atomic number of one. To square a number, you multiply it by itself. The Spice Girls has five members.
e0fb32d50fba9fe0aa32	Cell (biology)	The basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; the smallest unit of life.	Can a cell fit inside of a shoebox?	true	The average shoebox is around 14 inches by 10 inches by 5 inches The average eukaryotic cell is between 1 and 100 micrometers in diameter
0e19518a97864d4babba	Gulf of Mexico	An Atlantic Ocean basin extending into southern North America	Are fossil fuels reducing jobs in the Gulf of Mexico?	true	An oil spill is still polluting the Gulf of Mexico Workers such as fishermen are out of work due to pollution
83e79d9b291f5619b6ed	Atheism	Absence of belief in the existence of deities	Was Mother Theresa a follower of atheism?	false	Mother Theresa was a Catholic nun. Atheism is the absence of belief in a diety. Catholics believe in the Holy Trinity, which is a representation of God.
16d7c42444ef13ef4643	Bandy	ballgame on ice played using skates and sticks	Can Kate Gosselin's household fill out a Bandy team?	false	The game of Bandy includes 11 players on each team. Reality star Kate Gosselin has eight children.
e8c54343164bb850727f	Model (person)	person employed to display, advertise and promote products, or to serve as a visual aid	Would a model be appropriate to star in a LA Femme Nikita remake?	true	La Femme Nikita is a French movie about a beautiful female assassin. Models are known for their beauty and height. Peta Wilson and Maggie Q have played the lead role in La Femme Nikita spinoffs. Peta Wilson and Maggie Q have both done extensive modeling work.
47900c93aec6ff71b73b	Johann Sebastian Bach	German composer	Did Johann Sebastian Bach leave his first wife for his second wife?	false	Johann Sebastian Bach was married to Maria Barbara Bach from 1707–1720. Johann Sebastian Bach was married to Anna Magdalena Bach from 1721–1750. Maria Barbara Bach died suddenly in 1720.
40eb773857f1933b4b36	Society	Social group involved in persistent social interaction	Can a jet plane be made without society?	false	A jet plane requires many materials to build. A jet plane requires much prior knowledge to build. The specialized knowledge and materials is not obtainable without other people.
7be51fdef30345de666e	Crustacean	subphylum of arthropods	Do all crustaceans live in the ocean?	false	The woodlice family of crustaceans is terrestrial. There are also many crustacean species living in fresh water rivers and lakes.
fc712fb2286006222e50	Basel	Place in Basel-Stadt, Switzerland	Is it dark is Basel during the day in Los Angeles?	true	Basel is located in the CEST time zone. Los Angeles is located in the PDT time zone.
083292799a2e3d07abbf	Stork	family of birds	Would you be likely to see storks at a baby shower?	true	Storks are a symbol of the arrival of a new baby. Baby showers are parties held to celebrate a woman who will soon give birth.
213294e45ef7c7b93a81	Snow leopard	species of mammal	Can you find a snow leopard in the Yucatan?	false	Snow leopards are native to mountain ranges in Central and South Asia The Yucatan is a peninsula in Mexico Mexico is located in North America
8116aa0a9157b809ac9b	Hypertension	Long term medical condition	Are two cans of Campbell's Soup a day good for hypertension?	false	Hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is high. Salt increases blood pressure. Campbell's Soup has an average of 1400 to 1800 mg of sodium (salt). The FDA states that sodium intake per day should not exceed 2300 mg.
1977a974cf1b946ea1e5	Capsaicin	chemical compound	If someone loves buffalo wings do they enjoy capsaicin?	true	Buffalo wings are fried chicken wings covered in a spicy sauce. Spicy foods are provided their spice from capsaicin from peppers.
d8bed090b4755e2f7b67	Knight	An award of an honorary title for past or future service with its roots in chivalry in the Middle Ages	Are the knights in the Medieval Times show not authentic knights?	true	The Medieval Times show is popular in the United States. The United States does not actually bestow knighthood on its citizens. Authentic knights are citizens of certain countries, mainly the United Kingdom, who are given the honorary title by their country.
47fc029ca411d1f47914	Olive oil	liquid fat extracted by pressing olives	Would Carmine's kitchen staff be panicked if they had no olive oil?	true	Carmine's is an Italian restaurant. Olive oil is a large component of a lot of Italian cooking.
ddc741dd2e3c8d312c80	East India Company	16th through 19th-century British trading company	Would East India Company prefer China's modern trade?	false	China accounts for 4.6 trillion or 12.4% of global trade. The East India Company took part in half of the world's trade from the 16th to 19th century.
4f4e7cbebe4b1b2bdb13	Sudoku	Logic-based number-placement puzzle	Do you need different colored pens for sudoku?	false	Sudoku is played both online and offline. Sudoku has no color component in the game.
52e1b2df624813a9d66b	Canary Islands	Archipelago in the Atlantic and autonomous community of Spain	Could someone in the Canary Islands fish for largemouth bass?	false	The Canary Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean The Atlantic Ocean is a body of salt water Largemouth bass live in fresh water
4e694a71502c2e750c00	Anchovy	Family of fishes	Are anchovies associated with Italian food?	true	Pizza is an Italian food. Anchovies are occasionally used as a pizza topping.
f332153ae800b78d0959	Sand cat	Small wild cat	Can you hide a basketball in a sand cat's ear?	false	The diameter of a standard NBA basketball is around 9.5 inches A sand cat's ear grows to 2.8 inches tall
31a82f72b96dd956c6cf	Paratrooper	Military parachutists functioning as part of an airborne force	Can paratroopers be used in a vacuum?	false	Paratroopers use parachutes to glide Parachutes function by creating drag in an atmosphere There is no atmosphere in a vacuum
ae723d6788b21ccdd2d7	Central Park Zoo	Zoo in Central Park, Manhattan, New York City	Is Central Park Zoo located on an island?	true	Central Park Zoo is located in Manhattan. Manhattan is an island.
49c06b1626c68ca4a8d6	Winemaking	the production of wine, starting with the selection of the fruit, its fermentation into alcohol, and the bottling of the finished liquid	Are grapes essential to winemaking?	false	Winemaking involves a process known as fermentation where energy is extracted from carbohydrates. A cup of cherries has about 19 grams of carbohydrates. Cherry wine does not contain any grapes.
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Blue

A primary colour between purple and green

Are blue lips normal?

false

Lips and skin turn blue in response to a lack of oxygen. When oxygen flow is inadequate, someone's health can be in danger. Lips can turn blue due to extreme cold.

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Paparazzi

profession

Were paparazzi directly responsible for the death of Amy Winehouse?

false

Amy Winehouse died at home and was found in her home by her bodyguard. Amy Winehouse's cause of death was alcohol poisoning.

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Jean-Paul Sartre

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

Did Sartre write a play about Hell?

true

In 1944, Sartre released No Exit. No Exit is a play about three people mysteriously locked in a room together. Late in the play, it is revealed the room is a version of Hell.

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Autopilot

system to maintain vehicle trajectory in lieu of direct operator command

Does autopilot rely on fossil fuels?

true

Autopilot is used in vehicles. Vehicles are powered by engines. Engines rely on fossil fuels to operate.

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Anchovy

Family of fishes

Would a pescatarian be unable to eat anchovy pizza?

false

Pescatarians do not eat red meat or chicken but do eat fish. Pescatarians have no restrictions with eating cheese.

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Ada Lovelace

English mathematician, computer programming pioneer

Did Ada Lovelace die tragically young for her era?

false

Ada Lovelace died at the age of 36 in 1852. The life expectancy in the 1800s was between 35 and 39 years old. Tuberculosis was one of the leading causes of death in the 1800s and a vaccine was not made until the 1900s.

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50 Cent

American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, television producer, entrepreneur and investor

Does 50 Cent get along with Jeffrey Atkins?

false

Jeffrey Atkins is a rapper better known as Ja Rule. Ja Rule released the diss track "Loose Change" in April 2003, where he attacks 50 Cent. In 2018 50 cent responded to a Ja Rule diss by purchasing and vacating the first 4 rows of Ja Rule's concert.

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Steven Spielberg

American film director and screenwriter

Could Steven Spielberg send emails as a child?

false

Steven Spielberg was born in 1946. Email did not become available to the general public until 1995.

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Scottish people

ethnic inhabitants of Scotland

Are Scottish people Albidosi?

true

The Scottish people emerged from an amalgamation of two Celtic-speaking peoples, the Picts and Gaels, who founded the Kingdom of Scotland. What the Picts called themselves is unknown. It has been proposed that they called themselves Albidosi. The Kingdom of Scotland is also known as the Kingdom of Alba.

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Medicine

The science and practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of physical and mental illnesses

Did polio medicine save the life of polio vaccine creator?

false

Jonas Salk developed the first polio vaccine. Jonas Salk died of a heart attack in 1995. Heart attacks are commonly treated with beta blockers.

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Game engine

Software-development environment designed for building video games

Does a game engine have a fuel injector?

false

A game engine is the software used to develop video games A fuel injector is part of an automotive engine

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Kelly Clarkson

American singer-songwriter, actress, and television personality

Has Kelly Clarkson outsold season 4 American Idol winner?

false

Carrie Underwood was the winner of the fourth season of American Idol. Carrie Underwood has sold a little over 65 million albums. Kelly Clarkson has sold a little over 25 million albums.

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Richard Wagner

German composer

Did Richard Wagner compose the theme songs for two television series?

false

Richard Wagner died in 1883. Televisions started to be developed in the 1920s.

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Popular science

Interpretation of science intended for a general audience

Is popular science used to peer review papers?

false

Popular science is a simplified version of scientific work. Peer review uses detailed scientific information to verify papers.

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Superman

Fictional superhero

Did villain that killed Superman murder Robin?

false

Superman was killed by the villain Doomsday in Superman #75. Robin is killed by The Joker in the Batman comics.

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U2

Four-member Irish rock band, from Dublin

Could someone listen to the entire U2 debut studio album during an episode of Peppa Pig?

false

U2's debut studio album was titled Boy. The album, Boy, is 42 minutes and 52 seconds long. An episode of Peppa Pig has a running time of approximately 5 minutes.

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Amazon (company)

American electronic commerce and cloud computing company

Was Amazon involved in the lunar landing?

false

The lunar landing occurred in 1969. Amazon was founded in 1994.

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Pelvis

lower part of the trunk of the human body between the abdomen and the thighs (sometimes also called pelvic region of the trunk

Is cycling a high-risk activity for pelvis fractures?

false

Cycling is a low-impact activity Stress fractures in a pelvic bone often develop as a result of repetitive, high-impact activity that puts stress on the pelvis, such as long-distance running or ballet

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Rupert Murdoch

Australian-born American media mogul

Would Dante Alighieri hypothetically place Rupert Murdoch in 8th Circle of Hell?

true

Dante Alighieri was an Italian poet that wrote Inferno. Inferno depicts several layers of Hell. The 8th Circle of Hell is reserved for liars, bribers, flatterers, and false prophets. Rupert Murdoch was involved in a News International scandal in which police were bribed and phones were hacked. Rupert Murdoch refused to take any responsibility for the actions of his employees in the News International scandal.

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Loudspeaker

a microphone which contains the Bluetooth as at the moment as the microphone is contained the energy; expected energy cooling expect that early in the alphabet (early out of it contains one of these earlier)

Would a loudspeaker be useful for most Gallaudet students?

false

Gallaudet is a school for the deaf in the USA. Most deaf students would not be able to accurately use or rely on information conveyed via loudspeaker.

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Ben & Jerry's

American ice cream company

Are both founders of Ben & Jerry's still involved in the company?

false

Ben & Jerry's was founded by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield. The founders sold the company to Unilever in 2000.

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Parody

Imitative work created to mock, comment on or trivialise an original work

Are parodies of the President of the United States illegal?

false

Parody in the US is protected under fair use in regards to copyright. Criticism of political leaders is protected under the 1st Amendment.

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Penny

unit of currency in various countries

Are pennies commonly used in Canada?

false

Canada used pennies historically as one cent coins. Canada stopped minting pennies in 2012.

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Funeral

ceremony for a person who has died

Are there special traffic laws associated with funerals?

true

Many funerals have a religious ceremony held in a chapel separate from the cemetery. The corpse and all the attendees have to move from the memorial site to the cemetery. Everyone at the funeral lines up their cars into a procession and follow special rules as they drive to keep the line assembled in transport.

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Rowing (sport)

Sport where individuals or teams row boats by oar

Would students at Marist have to petition to get a rowing team?

false

Marist is located along the Hudson River. Marist college has rowing teams for both men and women.

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Common warthog

Wild member of the pig family

Is there a warthog on Broadway?

true

Disney's The Lion King is a popular Broadway musical. One of the characters is named Pumbaa. Pumbaa is a warthog.

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Northern Mariana Islands

American-dependent insular area in the western Pacific

Is Mark Cuban able to visit Northern Mariana Islands without a passport?

true

Citizens of the United States can visit Northern Mariana Islands without a passport. Mark Cuban is an American citizen.

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Phobos (moon)

natural satellite of Mars

Would you have to wear a coat when on Phobos?

true

A coat is a garment used to keep a person warm. The surface temperatures on Phobos range from about −4 °C (25 °F) on the sunlit side to −112 °C (−170 °F) on the shadowed side.

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Funeral

ceremony for a person who has died

Is it normal to blow out candles during a funeral?

false

Blowing out candles is typically done during a birthday celebration, prior to eating the birthday cake. Funerals are typically very somber events in which cake is not served.

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Composer

person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition

Would King Leonidas have succeeded with an army the size of Mozart's compositions?

false

King Leonidas led 300 Spartans and 700 Thespians against the Persian army at the Battle of Thermopylae. The Persian army had around 150,000 soldiers at the Battle of Thermopylae. Mozart composed 600 works.

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Leaf

organ of a vascular plant, composing its foliage

Do oak trees have leaves during winter?

false

Oak trees are deciduous. Deciduous trees lose their leaves during autumn, and they grow back during spring. Winter is between autumn and spring.

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Communist Party of the Soviet Union

Ruling political party of the Soviet Union

Would Communist Party of the Soviet Union hypothetically support Trickle Down Economics?

false

The Communist Party of the Soviet Union believed in the main aspects of Communism. Communism believes that no private ownership of property should be allowed. Trickle Down Economics, popularized by Ronald Reagan, involved rich businesses getting tax breaks so they could supposedly pass the wealth to the poor. Trickle Down Economics required rich business owners to have control over the means of production and property.

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Panthéon

mausoleum in Paris

Does Pantheon in Paris have a unique name?

false

The Pantheon in Paris is a historical monument. The Pantheon was a former Roman temple in antiquity. The Pantheon is a mythical or imaginary creature used in heraldry, particularly in Britain often depicted as white deer with the tail of a fox with purple stars along their back.

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Oyster

salt-water bivalve mollusc

Can oysters be used in guitar manufacturing?

true

Oysters produce nacre Nacre is also known as mother of pearl Mother of pearl is commonly used as an inlay on guitar fretboards, headstocks, and soundboards

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Spice Girls

British girl group

Could the Spice Girls compete against ŽRK Kumanovo?

false

The Spice Girls had 5 members. ŽRK Kumanovo is a women's handball club from Kumanovo in the Republic of Macedonia. Handball is a sport played by two teams of seven players each.

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Lullaby

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

Is an inappropriate lullaby Love Song from November 11, 2000?

true

Lullabies are often simple and repetitive. Lullabies are used to soothe young children, usually to go to sleep. Love Song was a song released by Marilyn Manson on his November 11, 2000 record. Marilyn Manson is a heavy metal band. The lyrics to Love Song has curse words and scary imagery.

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Shrimp

Decapod crustaceans

Is Steve Martin someone who would refuse a dish of shrimp pasta?

true

Steve Martin is allergic to shellfish. Shrimp are one of the many types of shellfish.

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Internet troll

Person who sows discord on the Internet

Can you avoid internet trolls on reddit?

false

Internet Trolls flock to any popular platform on the internet. Reddit is the 19th most popular website online.

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Ku Klux Klan

American white supremacy group

Would an average American Public University be welcoming to Ku Klux Klan members?

false

American Universities are known for being liberal in their demographics. Groups like the Ku Klux Klan are condemned by liberal groups, as they advocate for human equality.

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Alan Rickman

British actor

Did Alan Rickman have an improperly functioning organ?

true

Alan Rickman died of pancreatic cancer on 14 January 2016 at age 69. Pancreatic cancer arises when cells in the pancreas, a glandular organ behind the stomach, begin to multiply out of control and form a mass.

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Felicity Huffman

American actress

Would Felicity Huffman vote for Mike DeWine?

false

Mike DeWine is Governor of Ohio Felicity Huffman is a resident of California

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Giant squid

Deep-ocean dwelling squid in the family Architeuthidae

Could a giant squid fit aboard the deck of the titanic?

true

Decks on the Titanic were as long as 500ft. Giant Squid grow to be around 59ft in length.

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Ham

Pork from a leg cut that has been preserved by wet or dry curing, with or without smoking

Can ham make a cut seal up quicker?

true

Salt helps cleanse the skin by displacing bacteria in a cut. 1 Cup of ham contains 1.684 mg of sodium. Salt is a mineral made up mostly of sodium chloride.

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Bull shark

Species of fish

Is the bull shark more bull than shark?

false

The bull shark is a fish species that lives in warm shallow waters along coasts and rivers. Bull sharks feed on bony fish and other smaller sharks. A bull is an adult male mammal that lives on land. Bulls feed on plants located on land.

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Chiropractic

form of alternative medicine

Are some chiropractic manipulations dangerous?

true

Manipulations of the neck can lead to complications such as stroke or paralysis. Manipulation of the lower back can lead to herniated disks.

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Insomnia

The inability to fall or stay sleep

Would Cuba Libre consumption help with insomnia?

false

Cuba Libre is a highball cocktail consisting of cola, rum, and in many recipes lime juice on ice. Traditionally, the cola ingredient is Coca-Cola ("Coke"), and the alcohol is a light rum such as Bacardi. Coca-Cola typically contains caffeine. Caffeine consumption often promotes insomnia.

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Drew Carey

American actor, comedian, game show host, libertarian and photographer

Has Drew Carey outshined Doug Davidson's tenure?

true

Drew Carey has been the host of the Price is Right for over 13 years. Doug Davidson hosted the Price is Right from 1994-1995.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger

Austrian-American actor, businessman, bodybuilder and politician

Could Arnold Schwarzenegger hypothetically defeat Hafþór Björnsson in a powerlifting competition if both are at their peak strength?

false

A powerlifting competition is won by the person who lifts the most combined weight across the squat, deadlift, and bench press. Arnold Schwarzenegger's powerlifting personal records are a 545 lb squat, 520 lb bench press, and a 710 lb deadlift. Hafþór Björnsson's powerlifting personal records in competition are a 970 lb squat, 551 lb bench press, and a 904 lb deadlift.

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Bee

Clade of insects

Does the human stomach destroy a bee if ingested?

true

Bees have an outer protective exoskeleton made of chitin, a polymer of glucose. The human stomach releases harsh acids that break down materials. The human stomach breaks down glucose in about 33 hours.

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Pelvis

lower part of the trunk of the human body between the abdomen and the thighs (sometimes also called pelvic region of the trunk

Is dysphoria around one's pelvis treatable without surgery?

true

For individuals experiencing dysphoria around having a vagina, packers can relieve symptoms. For people experiencing dysphoria about having a penis, there are tucking underwear and comfort gaffs available.

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Lemon

citrus fruit

Can a lemon aggravate dyspepsia?

true

Dyspepsia is a condition where the stomach is irritated. Lemons are highly acidic fruits. Common stomach irritants include alcohol, coffee, and acidic foods.

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Olympia, Washington

State capital and city in Washington, United States

Does Olympia Washington share name with Hephaestus's workshop location?

true

Olympia Washington, is named after Mount Olympus. Mount Olympus is a mountain range in Washington named after the ancient Greek Mount Olympus. Hephaestus was the ancient Greek god of the forge and had a workshop on Mount Olympus.

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Tonsillitis

Inflammation of the tonsils

Is strep throat harmless to singer Rita Ora after her 2020 tonsilitis surgery?

false

Tonsilitis is an inflammation of the tonsils. Singer Rita Ora had her tonsils removed in February of 2020 due to tonsilitis. Strep throat can still grow in the throat of people without tonsils.

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Upload

sending of data from a local system to a remote system

Can Centurylink max internet plan upload 1000GB in a fortnight?

true

A fortnight refers to a period of two weeks. Centurylink's max internet plan speed is 1,000MB per second. 1000GB takes 2.5 hours to upload for every 1000MB speed.

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Watergate scandal

Political scandal that occurred in the United States in the 1970s

Would Hannah Nixon be proud of Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal?

false

Hannah Nixon was the mother of Richard Nixon. Richard Nixon resigned due to the unethical actions that he committed during the Watergate scandal. Parents are typically not proud of their children when they act immorally or unethically.

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Ice

water frozen into the solid state

Would a diet of ice eventually kill a person?

true

Humans can survive without water for four days. Ice can be melted into water, which consists of hydrogen and oxygen, using a simple cigarette lighter. Humans can survive without food for 30 to 40 days on average. Humans need carbohydrates, proteins, and fats that are contained in foods. Water does not contain fat, carbohydrates or protein.

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Catfish

order of fishes

Is a cory catfish likely to eat another living fish?

false

The cory catfish is a fish that is described as a bottom feeder. The cory catfish feeds on food located at the bottom of an ocean. Fish cannot live too deep in oceans for very long because of the intense water pressure. The bottom of oceans is populated by algae, coral, and microorganisms.

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Sea otter

A species of marine mammal from the northern and eastern coasts of the North Pacific Ocean

Does a sea otter eat spiders?

false

Sea otters prey mostly on marine invertebrates and other aquatic creatures. Spiders are not aquatic creatures and they reside on land.

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Smooth jazz

category of music

Are you likely to hear Rammstein playing in smooth jazz clubs?

false

Smooth jazz is a combination of jazz with easy-listening pop music and lightweight R&B. Smooth jazz began in the United States in the 1970s. Rammstein is a German band that plays heavy metal music.

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Breakdancing

Style of street dance

Did breakdancing grow in popularity during WW2?

false

Breakdancing was created by the African American youth in the early 1970s. World War II was a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945.

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Alan Greenspan

13th Chairman of the Federal Reserve in the United States

Do Squidward Tentacles and Alan Greenspan have different musical passions?

false

Squidward Tentacles plays the clarinet. Alan Greenspan played clarinet and saxophone along with Stan Getz. Alan Greenspan studied clarinet at the Juilliard School from 1943 to 1944.

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Lactobacillus

genus of bacteria

Are vinegar pickled cucumbers rich in lactobacillus?

false

Pickles made with vinegar are not probiotic and are simply preserved. Pickles made through a soak in a salt brine solution begin to ferment because of lactobacillus.

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Chinatown, Manhattan

Neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City

Would moon cakes be easy to find in Chinatown, Manhattan?

true

Moon cakes are a Chinese traditional desert. Chinatown offers many 'tastes of home' to Chinese locals and travelers.

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Reiki

Pseudoscientific healing technique

Would a physician be unlikely to recommend Reiki?

true

Physicians typically only recommend treatments that have a significant amount of clinical evidence behind them. Reiki has no clinical evidence of effectiveness, and there is no scientific basis for its utility.

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Aretha Franklin

American singer, songwriter, and pianist

Has Aretha Franklin ever collaborated with a suicidal person?

true

Donny Hathaway was a singer and session musician that worked with Staple Singers, Jerry Butler, Aretha Franklin, the Impressions and Curtis Mayfield. Donny Hathaway jumped from his 15th floor room and his death was ruled a suicide.

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Lighthouse of Alexandria

Ancient lighthouse in Egypt

Is Statue of Unity hypothetically more level with Statue of Liberty than Lighthouse of Alexandria?

false

The Statue of Liberty rises 305 feet into the air. The Statue of Unity is 597 feet high. The Lighthouse of Alexandria was between 338 and 387 feet tall.

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Pink (singer)

American singer, songwriter, and actress

Are there Pink music videos that are triggering for eating disorder patients?

true

The video for 'Stupid Girls' features a scene where Pink and a woman share a toothbrush to induce vomiting in the bathroom. Images or discussion of purging activity can be triggering for people with Eating Disorders.

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Nordic countries

Geographical and cultural region in Northern Europe and the North Atlantic

Does someone from Japan need a passport to go to a Nordic country?

true

The Nordic Passport Union allows citizens of the Nordic countries: Denmark (Faroe Islands included since 1 January 1966, Greenland not included), Sweden, Norway (Svalbard, Bouvet Island and Queen Maud Land not included), Finland and Iceland (since 24 September 1965) to cross approved border districts without carrying and having their passport checked. Japan is not one of the approved countries.

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Hamster

subfamily of mammals

Do hamsters provide food for any animals?

true

Hamsters are prey animals. Prey animals provide food for predators.

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Conducting

Directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures

Do solo pianists require a conductor?

false

Conductors direct a group of musicians by ensuring they all keep the same beat and place in the music. A solo pianist performing alone can keep their own pace.

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Jealousy

emotion referring to the thoughts and feelings of insecurity, fear, and envy over relative lack of possessions, status or something of great personal value

Should someone prone to jealousy be in a polyamorous relationship?

false

Polyamorous people are those who seek to have an intimate relationship with more than one partner. In relationships, untreated jealousy typically leads to a breakup.

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Cherokee

Native American people indigenous to the Southeastern United States

Did the Cherokee people send a delegation to oppose allotment?

true

The Four Mothers Society or Four Mothers Nation is a religious, political, and traditionalist organization of Muscogee Creek, Cherokee, Choctaw and Chickasaw people. The Four Mothers Society sent a delegation to Congress in 1906 to oppose the Curtis Act and the Dawes Act. With the passage of the Curtis Act in 1898 and Dawes Act, allotment became US policy and the various tribal governments were forced to allot land.

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Zorro

Fictional character

Are there multiple Disney Zorro?

true

Zorro is a man who is a famous fictional Spanish hero and crime fighter featured in a novel. Disney produced a 1957 TV show featuring Zorro the spanish crime fighter. Zorro is spanish for "fox". "El Zorro y El Sabueso" is the spanish title for Disney's animated movie called "The Fox and The Hound".

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Hydrogen

Chemical element with atomic number 1

Hydrogen's atomic number squared exceeds number of Spice Girls?

false

Hydrogen is the first element and has an atomic number of one. To square a number, you multiply it by itself. The Spice Girls has five members.

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Cell (biology)

The basic structural and functional unit of all organisms; the smallest unit of life.

Can a cell fit inside of a shoebox?

true

The average shoebox is around 14 inches by 10 inches by 5 inches The average eukaryotic cell is between 1 and 100 micrometers in diameter

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Gulf of Mexico

An Atlantic Ocean basin extending into southern North America

Are fossil fuels reducing jobs in the Gulf of Mexico?

true

An oil spill is still polluting the Gulf of Mexico Workers such as fishermen are out of work due to pollution

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Atheism

Absence of belief in the existence of deities

Was Mother Theresa a follower of atheism?

false

Mother Theresa was a Catholic nun. Atheism is the absence of belief in a diety. Catholics believe in the Holy Trinity, which is a representation of God.

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Bandy

ballgame on ice played using skates and sticks

Can Kate Gosselin's household fill out a Bandy team?

false

The game of Bandy includes 11 players on each team. Reality star Kate Gosselin has eight children.

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Model (person)

person employed to display, advertise and promote products, or to serve as a visual aid

Would a model be appropriate to star in a LA Femme Nikita remake?

true

La Femme Nikita is a French movie about a beautiful female assassin. Models are known for their beauty and height. Peta Wilson and Maggie Q have played the lead role in La Femme Nikita spinoffs. Peta Wilson and Maggie Q have both done extensive modeling work.

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Johann Sebastian Bach

German composer

Did Johann Sebastian Bach leave his first wife for his second wife?

false

Johann Sebastian Bach was married to Maria Barbara Bach from 1707–1720. Johann Sebastian Bach was married to Anna Magdalena Bach from 1721–1750. Maria Barbara Bach died suddenly in 1720.

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Society

Social group involved in persistent social interaction

Can a jet plane be made without society?

false

A jet plane requires many materials to build. A jet plane requires much prior knowledge to build. The specialized knowledge and materials is not obtainable without other people.

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Crustacean

subphylum of arthropods

Do all crustaceans live in the ocean?

false

The woodlice family of crustaceans is terrestrial. There are also many crustacean species living in fresh water rivers and lakes.

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Basel

Place in Basel-Stadt, Switzerland

Is it dark is Basel during the day in Los Angeles?

true

Basel is located in the CEST time zone. Los Angeles is located in the PDT time zone.

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Stork

family of birds

Would you be likely to see storks at a baby shower?

true

Storks are a symbol of the arrival of a new baby. Baby showers are parties held to celebrate a woman who will soon give birth.

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Snow leopard

species of mammal

Can you find a snow leopard in the Yucatan?

false

Snow leopards are native to mountain ranges in Central and South Asia The Yucatan is a peninsula in Mexico Mexico is located in North America

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Hypertension

Long term medical condition

Are two cans of Campbell's Soup a day good for hypertension?

false

Hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood pressure is high. Salt increases blood pressure. Campbell's Soup has an average of 1400 to 1800 mg of sodium (salt). The FDA states that sodium intake per day should not exceed 2300 mg.

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Capsaicin

chemical compound

If someone loves buffalo wings do they enjoy capsaicin?

true

Buffalo wings are fried chicken wings covered in a spicy sauce. Spicy foods are provided their spice from capsaicin from peppers.

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Knight

An award of an honorary title for past or future service with its roots in chivalry in the Middle Ages

Are the knights in the Medieval Times show not authentic knights?

true

The Medieval Times show is popular in the United States. The United States does not actually bestow knighthood on its citizens. Authentic knights are citizens of certain countries, mainly the United Kingdom, who are given the honorary title by their country.

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Olive oil

liquid fat extracted by pressing olives

Would Carmine's kitchen staff be panicked if they had no olive oil?

true

Carmine's is an Italian restaurant. Olive oil is a large component of a lot of Italian cooking.

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East India Company

16th through 19th-century British trading company

Would East India Company prefer China's modern trade?

false

China accounts for 4.6 trillion or 12.4% of global trade. The East India Company took part in half of the world's trade from the 16th to 19th century.

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Sudoku

Logic-based number-placement puzzle

Do you need different colored pens for sudoku?

false

Sudoku is played both online and offline. Sudoku has no color component in the game.

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Canary Islands

Archipelago in the Atlantic and autonomous community of Spain

Could someone in the Canary Islands fish for largemouth bass?

false

The Canary Islands are located in the Atlantic Ocean The Atlantic Ocean is a body of salt water Largemouth bass live in fresh water

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Anchovy

Family of fishes

Are anchovies associated with Italian food?

true

Pizza is an Italian food. Anchovies are occasionally used as a pizza topping.

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Sand cat

Small wild cat

Can you hide a basketball in a sand cat's ear?

false

The diameter of a standard NBA basketball is around 9.5 inches A sand cat's ear grows to 2.8 inches tall

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Paratrooper

Military parachutists functioning as part of an airborne force

Can paratroopers be used in a vacuum?

false

Paratroopers use parachutes to glide Parachutes function by creating drag in an atmosphere There is no atmosphere in a vacuum

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Central Park Zoo

Zoo in Central Park, Manhattan, New York City

Is Central Park Zoo located on an island?

true

Central Park Zoo is located in Manhattan. Manhattan is an island.

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Winemaking

the production of wine, starting with the selection of the fruit, its fermentation into alcohol, and the bottling of the finished liquid

Are grapes essential to winemaking?

false

Winemaking involves a process known as fermentation where energy is extracted from carbohydrates. A cup of cherries has about 19 grams of carbohydrates. Cherry wine does not contain any grapes.

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Fax

method of transmitting images, often of documents

Do most college students own a fax machine?

false

College students typically must submit assignments via email, web portal, or on paper. Most colleges have on-campus fax machines available for student use.

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Desperate Housewives

American comedy-drama TV series

Did Teri Hatcher last twice as many episodes on Desperate Housewives as her Superman show?

true

Actress Teri Hatcher completed a total of 180 episodes of Desperate Housewives. Teri Hatcher starred in Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman based on the Superman comic. Teri Hatcher was in 87 episodes of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.

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Jackie Chan

Hong Kong actor and martial artist

Would Jackie Chan have trouble communicating with a deaf person?

false

Jackie Chan speaks Cantonese, Mandarin, English, and American Sign Language. American Sign Language (ASL) is a natural language that serves as the predominant sign language of Deaf communities in the United States and most of Anglophone Canada.