ChilleD/StrategyQA · Datasets at Hugging Face

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904898291b7b33f260e7	Richard Dawkins	English ethologist, evolutionary biologist and author	Would Jacques Duèze have been friends with Richard Dawkins?	false	Jacques Duèze was later Pope John XXII. The Pope is the head of the Catholic Church, a Christian organization. Christianity is a religion. Richard Dawkins is a prominent critic of religion.
e1f93419cb9a2f1d06ca	Christians	people who adhere to Christianity	Does Hammurabi's Code violate Christians Golden Rule?	true	The Golden Rule of Christianity states to do unto others as you would want them to do to you. Hammurabi's Code states an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.
905f2b35daf680a54787	The Jackson 5	American pop music family group	Could the Jackson 5 play a full game of rugby with each other?	false	The Jackson 5 consisted of five members. A full game of rugby is played between 2 teams of 15 players each.
ed99d136038b850040f5	Stroke	Medical condition where poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death	Is it impossible to tell if someone is having a stroke?	false	Strokes have numerous physical symptoms including facial unevenness and trouble walking. Strokes have behavioral symptoms including slurred speech, disorientation, and trouble understanding speech.
c2d2b9ff5a1e682c88dc	Shrimp	Decapod crustaceans	Is shrimp scampi definitely free of plastic?	false	Shrimp scampi is a dish made with shrimp. Shrimp have been found to contain microplastics. Microplastics are plastic material.
dca314ab2d3166f19182	Rabbi	teacher of Torah in Judaism	Would a Rabbi celebrate Christmas?	false	A Rabbi is a spiritual leader or religious teacher in Judaism. Christmas is a holiday observed by Christians.
684d4c03be354635b80f	Christians	people who adhere to Christianity	Do Christians anticipate an existence in Sheol after death?	false	Sheol appears in the Christian Bible, in the Old Testament. Christians do not recognize Sheol as part of their afterlife.
bad3d5551705406fe58d	Snowboarding	winter sport	Would it be difficult to snowboard on Venus?	true	Snowboarding involves descending a snow-covered slope while standing on a snowboard. Snow is formed by the freezing of water. Water has a freezing point of 32°F. Venus has a mean surface temperature of 737 K (464 °C; 867 °F).
b15c390b221b7e0f9b1e	Legend	Traditional story of heroic humans.	Are all characters in Legend of Robin Hood fictional?	false	The Legend of Robin Hood tells of an archer that stole from the rich and gave to the poor. Robin Hood's main antagonist is the Sheriff of Nottingham. The Sheriff of Nottingham is an agent for Prince John who has usurped the throne from his brother Richard. Richard I was King of England from 1189-1199. Prince John became John, King of England and reigned from 1199-1216.
69f1599823635bfc075b	Cosmic microwave background	Universe events since the Big Bang 13.8 billion years ago	Can food be cooked in the cosmic microwave background?	false	The cosmic microwave background is faint electromagnetic radiation in space that is a remnant of the Big Bang. Food can be cooked in a microwave oven, but not in the remnants of space radiation.
80b883ce348170c85aed	Clementine	nothospecies of plant, Clementine	Is clementine pith highly sought after?	false	Pith is the white part of the clementine fruit between the orange colored peel and the edible fruit. Most people discard the pith after peeling.
4fe90b9eab197be78729	Jack Kerouac	American writer	Was ethanol beneficial to Jack Kerouac's health?	false	In 1969, at age 47, Kerouac died from an abdominal hemorrhage caused by a lifetime of heavy drinking of alcohol. Ethanol is the main ingredient in alcoholic beverages.
e5fa5f6c12bfa1aed955	Audiobook	recording of a text being read	Do Youtube viewers get unsolicited audiobook advice often?	true	Audible is one of the most common sponsors for Youtubers to have. Audible is an audiobook subscription service. Audible ads typically involve discussing a book that the speaker has recently listened to.
8ec0f7fd908451102838	JPEG	Lossy compression method for reducing the size of digital images	Does the JPEG acronym stand for a joint committee?	true	The term "JPEG" is an initialism/acronym for the Joint Photographic Experts Group. They created the standard in 1992. The Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) is the joint committee between ISO/IEC JTC 1 and ITU-T Study Group 16 (formerly CCITT) . The Joint Photographic Experts Group created and maintains the JPEG, JPEG 2000, and JPEG XR standards.
a2dd0493fc87bb64e1fa	Hundred Years' War	Series of conflicts and wars between England and France during the 14th and 15th-century	Did the first Duke of Valentinois play a key role in the Hundred Years' War?	false	The Hundred Years' War was a conflict between England and France from 1337-1453 Cesare Borgia, the son of Pope Alexander VI, was the first Duke of Valentinois. Cesare Borgia was born in 1475.
f6184f20db14b18f1401	Hamlet	tragedy by William Shakespeare	Did Hamlet's author use email?	false	Hamlet was written by William Shakespeare. William Shakespeare was born in 1564. Email was not widely used until the 1970s.
d477996cc5bfc3451a92	Middle Ages	Period of European history from the 5th to the 15th century	Were there fifty English kings throughout the Middle Ages?	false	The Middle Ages was a period of history from 476-1453 AD. From 476 to 1453 AD there were around 36 Kings of England including disputed claimants to the throne.
18a2f43c7c4e9dfe85a4	Cell biology	Scientific Discipline that Studies Cells	Does cell biology teach about the life cycle of Al Qaeda?	false	Cell biology is a subdiscipline of biology that deals with the structure and function of cells in living organisms Al Qaeda is made up of terrorist cells Terrorist cells are small groups of terrorists acting semi-independently for the same cause
4c088a5366459f2256c6	Mental disorder	Distressing thought or behavior pattern	Did Van Gogh suffer from a mental disorder?	true	Mental disorders can be characterized by psychotic episodes and delusions Van Gogh suffered from psychotic episodes and delusions
7d6b8191f43b8526074e	Halloween	Holiday celebrated October 31	Will Chick Fil A be open on Halloween 2021?	false	Chick Fil A restaurants close on Sundays. Halloween 2021 falls on a Sunday.
b8df6ac181c4c5b280f9	Bottlenose dolphin	genus of dolphin	Can bottlenose dolphins hypothetically outbreed human women?	false	Bottlenose dolphins have a gestation period of 12 months. Human women have a gestation period around 9 months.
5278f0501c540dff6407	Freemasonry	group of fraternal organizations	Has Freemasonry been represented on the Moon?	true	Freemasonry is a group of fraternal organizations rooted in fraternities of stonemasons of the fourteenth century. Buzz Aldrin was initiated into the Freemason fraternity in 1955 Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong were the first men to land on the moon in 1969.
caad75c2382565a4668c	French Revolution	Revolution in France, 1789 to 1798	Did France win the French Revolution?	false	The French Revolution was a period of social and political upheaval in France and its colonies. War is an intense military conflict between two states. The French Revolution involved only France as citizens overthrew the monarchy.
6b86b4445e7fa97f52c6	Bartender	person who serves usually alcoholic beverages behind the bar in a licensed establishment	Does a person need a college degree to become a bartender?	false	College degrees require at least 2 years of study to obtain. Bartender training generally takes 40 hours.
7e80945a93300f55f479	Parsley	species of plant, herb	Does parsley sink in milk?	false	Items sink if they are denser than the surrounding material. Parsley has a density of 0.26 g/cm^3 when fresh. Milk has a density of 1.026 g/cm^3.
47e4f407f7186ba6b86f	Chipmunk	Tribe of mammals (rodent (marmot))	Is an Eastern chipmunk likely to die before seeing two leap years?	true	A leap year happens every four years. The Eastern chipmunk has an average lifespan of three years.
89e1a3d04dc74dc36dac	Justin Bieber	Canadian singer-songwriter and actor	Will Justin Bieber take over Mike Pence's position in 2020?	false	Mike Pence is Vice President of the United States. The Vice President must be a US citizen. The Vice President must be at least 35 years of age. Justin Bieber is a Canadian citizen. Justin Bieber is 26 years old in 2020.
704003c5c9786ae43746	Nicole Kidman	Australian-American actress and film producer	Does Nicole Kidman know any Scientologists?	true	Nicole Kidman was married to Tom Cruise. Tom Cruise is a Scientologist.
16d8da02bc5e1975a1d9	Christmas carol	Song or hymn or carol on the theme of Christmas	When the shuttle Columbia 11 landed, was it the season for Christmas carols?	true	The Columbia 11 shuttle landed on December 10th 1990. Christmas is celebrated during the month of December every year.
92087ad2756a238bad74	Fever	common medical sign characterized by elevated body temperature	Will a person survive a fever of NY's highest recorded temperature?	false	The highest recorded temperature in NY was 108 degrees Fahrenheit. A temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit is life threatening and requires immediate medical attention.
f1e48f5dc1662a84942b	Harvey Milk	American politician who became a martyr in the gay community	Did Harvey Milk ever run for governor?	false	In 1977 Harvey Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Less than a year later, he was assassinated before he could run for higher offices.
502d4dae6f08e73a5569	Crucifixion	Method of capital punishment in which the victim is tied or nailed to a large wooden beam and left to hang until eventual death	Is Home Depot a one stop shop for crucifixion supplies?	true	A one stop shop is a store where multiple items are supplied. Crucifixion is a form of punishment in which a person is nailed to a wooden cross. Home Depot sells numerous supplies including: hammers, nails, and wood.
80b3ba19b90c340ea5cc	Surveillance	monitoring of behavior, activities, or other changing information	Is video surveillance of a room possible without an obvious camera or new item?	true	Surveillance cameras can be built into light socket covers that look no different from a normal one. Surveillance cameras can be installed in special light bulbs to document activity in a room.
79a254c885843d905da3	Jay-Z	American rapper, entrepreneur, record executive, songwriter, producer and investor from New York	Did Jay-Z ever collaborate with Louis Armstrong?	false	Jay-Z was born in 1969. Louis Armstrong died in 1971.
6ef0bafcb42de140de17	Eagle	large carnivore bird	Can shooting bald eagle get a person more prison time than Michael Vick?	true	Michael Vick spent 21 months in prison for an illegal dog fighting ring. Shooting a bald eagle carries a penalty of up to two years in prison for a second conviction.
a4819e1c28b5e1eb4b09	Helium	Chemical element with atomic number 2	Does the density of helium cause voices to sound deeper?	false	Helium is less dense than air. Sound travels more quickly through helium than it does through air. When sound travels more quickly, the tone of it raises and sounds higher.
9d5af50292804754a5d2	Supreme Court of Canada	highest court of Canada	Is clerk of Supreme Court of Canada safe profession for someone with seismophobia?	true	Seismophobia is the extreme fear of earthquakes. The Supreme Court of Canada is located in Ottawa. The Ottawa-Gattineau region is located far from active tectonic plates.
cee315334a0a8419283c	Rumi	13th-century Persian poet	Was Rumi's work serialized in a magazine?	false	Rumi was a poet who wrote poetry Magazines serialize long-form prose like novels
7fa631340ce8c42aba53	1980 United States presidential election	49th quadrennial presidential election in the United States	Were there greater landslides than 1980 United States presidential election?	true	A landslide refers to a competitor beating their opponent by a wide margin. Ronald Reagan defeated Jimmy carter in the 1980 United States presidential election by around 8 million votes. Franklin D. Roosevelt won the 1936 United States presidential election over Alf Landon by more than 11 million votes. In 1804 Thomas Jefferson received 162 (92%) of the electoral votes while Charles Cotesworth Pinckney received only 14 (8%).
1b747c9c67380c83b6d5	Alexander Graham Bell	scientist and inventor known for his work on the telephone	Did the phone Alexander Graham Bell use have call waiting?	false	Call waiting was invented in the 1970's to allow phone users to suspend one call to accept another. Alexander Graham Bell's phone was used in 1876.
139d12df0ad15cc0347c	Washington Monument	Obelisk in Washington, D.C.	Did Sojourner Truth use the elevator at the Washington Monument?	false	The Washington Monument was opened to the public in October 1888. Sojourner Truth died November 26, 1883.
52c712384f56ec6347ad	Mail carrier	employee of the post office or postal service, who delivers mail to residences and businesses	Do mail carriers need multiple uniforms?	true	Mail carriers work throughout the year independent of the weather. Mail carriers must often leave their vehicle in various weather conditions.
ee95615e3dafa5e19020	Darth Vader	fictional character in the Star Wars franchise	Is watching Star Wars necessary to know who Darth Vader is?	false	Star Wars is one of the most widely parodied film series to be produced. Star Wars merchandise, from tees to Halloween costumes, is widely available and is plentiful.
97ffbaa790ff9df718ec	Atmosphere of Mars	atmosphere	Are all the elements plants need for photosynthesis present in atmosphere of Mars?	true	Plants need three elements for photosynthesis: Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Carbon. The atmosphere of Mars is composed of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, argon, and trace levels of water vapor, oxygen, carbon monoxide, hydrogen and other noble gases.
3f09ce8b018df4527e20	Sea turtle	superfamily of reptiles	Are sea turtles enjoying life during quarantine?	true	Sea turtles nest on beaches Quarantine due to COVID has resulted in far fewer people using beaches More sea turtles have been able to nest and reproduce on beaches during quarantine
fd6c86e0bccd5157cfd9	Jews	Ancient nation and ethnoreligious group from the Levant	Do Jews believe in any New Testament angels?	true	The New Testament is a book central to Christianity. The New Testament features a number of angels including Michael, and Gabriel. The Talmud is the central text of Rabbinic Judaism. The Talmud names four angels who would later be known as archangels, surrounding God's throne: Michael, Gabriel, Uriel, and Raphael.
69ccc55206ac47a0d312	Seinfeld	American sitcom	Could you watch a new Seinfeld episode every day for a year?	false	There are 365 days in a year. There are a total of 180 Seinfeld episodes.
ae4cedb73e82c7f8de75	Art dealer	person that buys and sells works of art	Would an art dealer prize a print of a Van Goh?	false	Van Goh painted many valuable pieces of artwork in his lifetime. Prints of Van Goh's artwork are readily available at a low price.
5c03103b5a70117cbdf0	Elizabeth I of England	Queen regnant of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until 24 March 1603	Could Elizabeth I of England have seen the play Dido, Queen of Carthage ?	true	Elizabeth I of England lived from 1533 - 1603. Dido, Queen of Carthage is a short play written by the English playwright Christopher Marlowe. It was probably written between 1587 and 1593.
ed28d8dc67d5ee85b85c	Hepatitis	inflammation of the liver tissue	Can you cure hepatitis with a tonsillectomy?	false	A tonsillectomy removes the tonsils, glands found in the back of the throat Hepatitis is a disease that targets the liver
b76f30e808b1bfdbee2b	John Lennon	English singer and songwriter, founding member of the Beatles	Did Cynthia Powell celebrate a silver anniversary with John Lennon?	false	A silver anniversary takes place during the 25th year of marriage. Cynthia Powell married John Lennon in 1962. Cynthia Powell and John Lennon got divorced in 1968.
625080d6e74261c523f6	Bohai Sea	The innermost gulf of the Yellow Sea and Korea Bay on the coast of Northeastern and North China	Would Statue of Liberty be visible if submerged in Bohai Sea?	true	The Bohai Sea is 230 feet deep. The Statue of Liberty is 305 feet tall.
ac61d110f57cd7855686	Goofy	Disney cartoon character	Can voice actors for Goofy and Bugs Bunny each get one stripe from American flag?	true	The American flag has 13 stripes on it. Since the role originated in 1932, six people have voiced the character of Goofy. Since 1940, seven people have voiced the character of Bugs Bunny.
26813dc7504fd7355c8c	KFC	American fast food restaurant chain	Does Magnus Carlsen enjoy KFC?	false	Magnus Carlsen is a chess grandmaster from Norway There are no KFC locations in Norway
c2bbc9f09c8ac750e8bd	Bodybuilding	use of progressive resistance exercise to control and develop musculature	Would a bodybuilder enjoy wearing a cast for several weeks?	false	Casts encase a limb and prevent it from moving. Movement of limbs under resistance promote muscle growth. An absence of limb movement will result in decreased muscle size. The goal of bodybuilding is to increase the size of your muscles. Individuals are not happy when they are prevented from pursuing their goals.
563394228ae6952dd267	Coca	group of plant varieties cultivated for coca production	Would someone with a nosebleed benefit from Coca?	true	Coca constricts blood vessels. As a result, it serves to stop bleeding. Someone with a nosebleed would want the bleeding to stop.
28ae8f739494f6b0d307	Godzilla	Giant monster or kaiju	Is Godzilla's image likely grounds for a lawsuit in 2050?	false	The copyright for Godzilla is owned by Toho Company Limited. The first Godzilla film was released by Toho in 1954. Works that are significantly old enter the public domain and can be used without copyright permission. Godzilla will enter the public domain in the year 2049.
5179b1021cc1b2fe1aa6	Uranium	Chemical element with atomic number 92	Would Gordon Ramsey use uranium as a seasoning?	false	Gordon Ramsey is a chef known for producing high quality food Uranium is a toxic and weakly radioactive metal
8cc7153ec5a527748adc	Firewall (computing)	Software or hardware-based network security system	Can a firewall protect against a short circuit?	false	A firewall is a computer program that protects unwanted attacks from penetrating a computer. Firewalls are installed on computers and conduct routine background maintenance. A short circuit is an electrical failure resulting from wires unable to conduct currents. Short circuits, especially during updates can lead to the dreaded Windows Blue Screen of Death in which a computer is unable to restart.
e263728bd940c5c71bdf	Hydropower	energy derived from falling or running water	Is chaff produced by hydropower?	true	Chaff is excess material from milled grain. Some mills use hydropower to mill grain.
95b3654439ebaf17f4da	Orange County, California	County in California, United States	Did the founders of the biggest city in Orange County, California speak Italian?	false	Anaheim is the biggest city in Orange County, California Anaheim was founded by fifty German families People from Germany speak German
d949f30354c842f5562a	Monarch butterfly	milkweed butterfly in the family Nymphalidae	Could a monarch butterfly rule a kingdom?	false	A monarch butterfly would be easily killed by a human due to its small size. A monarch butterfly does not have the intellectual capacity to rule over a kingdom of humans.
898ff9314804144d6f90	Johann Sebastian Bach	German composer	Did Johann Sebastian Bach influence heavy metal?	true	Johann Sebastian Bach was a classical German composer born in 1685. Lead singer of heavy metal band Skid Row, Sebastian Bach, took his name from German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Heavy Metal band Metallica released a live album with the San Francisco Symphony. Deep Purple, n English hard rock/heavy metal band has cited classical musicians as their inspiration. Deep Purple's keyboard and guitar solos on "Highway Star," have been called Bach-like in harmonic progression and virtuosic arpeggio figuration.
b1e061a88d467fdb632e	2009	Year	Could $1 for each 2009 eclipse buy a copy of TIME magazine in 2020?	true	The 2020 Newsstand price of TIME magazine is $5.99. There were six eclipses in 2009 including 2 solar and 4 lunar eclipses.
c77b8685911cb05e618b	Jack Black	American actor, comedian, musician, music producer and youtuber.	Is Jack Black's height enough to satisfy Coronavirus distancing?	false	Jack Black is 5'6" tall. The CDC recommends people stay 6 feet apart.
91da868cfe707bfa9d4e	South Pole	Southern point where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects its surface	Do children send their Christmas letters to the South Pole?	false	Children send Christmas letters to Santa Claus. Santa Claus is fabled to live in the North Pole.
811f06c3d045430a5359	Black	The darkest shade, resulting from the absence or complete absorption of light. Like white and grey, it has no hue	Is Anakin Skywalker from Star Wars associated with the color black?	true	As a Jedi during the Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker often wore black robes. After he was burned and transformed into the cyborg Darth Vader, he received a distinctive and famous all-black outfit including a black mask.
ac37cfbe97efb67fde55	Silverfish	species of insect	Could a silverfish reach the top of the Empire State Building?	false	Silverfish cannot fly. Animals that cannot fly can only access objects at or near ground level without mechanical assistance. The top of the Empire State Building is 1,454 ft high.
d9987847af1ab751c75a	White blood cell	type of cells of the immunological system	Will someone die without white blood cells?	true	White blood cells protect people against disease. Disease kills people.
c234a28480510591980d	Justin Timberlake	American singer, record producer, and actor	Has Justin Timberlake ever written a song about Britney Spears?	true	Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears dated in 1999. In 2002, Justin Timberlake released a music video for his breakup song 'Cry Me A River' and featured an actress who resembled his then ex Britney Spears.
45605f9dbc0cf85f668f	Atlantic salmon	species of fish	Would Atlantic Salmon be within David Duchovny's dietary guidelines?	true	David Duchovny is a pescatarian. Pescatarians do not eat chicken, pork, or beef, but will eat fish.
8c3ca12decfff256eddb	Lord Voldemort	Fictional character of Harry Potter series	Is Lord Voldemort associated with a staff member of Durmstrang?	true	Igor Karkaroff is the headmaster of Durmstrang school. Karkaroff is a former Death Eater. The Death Eaters were Voldemort's minions.
8716b85472632d6e200e	Disneyland Paris	Theme park resort in France owned by The Walt Disney Company	Is Disneyland Paris the largest Disney resort?	false	Disneyland Paris contains two parks, several hotels, and a shopping district. By comparison, Walt Disney World in Florida contains four parks, two waterparks, a shopping district, and many hotels. Disney World is bigger than Disneyland Paris Resort and Disneyland California Resort combined.
6a698f75fc0cd0f9799b	Uranium	Chemical element with atomic number 92	Is eating a Dicopomorpha echmepterygis size Uranium pellet fatal?	false	Dicopomorpha echmepterygis is a wingless insect that is .13mm large. Uranium is a radioactive element that is dangerous if ingested in large doses. 25mg of Uranium would cause kidney damage, while 50mg would cause complete kidney failure in humans.
948bbb81c0395227d3c6	Metropolitan Museum of Art	Art museum in New York City, New York	Could someone in Tokyo take a taxi to the The Metropolitan Museum of Art?	false	Tokyo is located in Japan. Japan and the United States are separated by the Pacific Ocean. A taxi is not capable of travelling over water.
fa160aa61805e9d27398	Great Lakes	System of interconnected, large lakes in North America	Are the Great Lakes part of an international border?	true	The lakes are bordered on the north by Canada. The lakes are bordered on the south by United States. Canada and United States are two different countries.
542b24d74ac340348171	Camel	Genus of mammals	Could a camel fit in a dog house?	false	Camels are approximately 5.5 to 6 feet tall. The largest dog ever was 3'8" tall. Dog houses are built to fit dogs.
e1463ddc36ea8cfc9074	Scientific Revolution	Beginnings of modern science that occured in Europe towards the end of the Renaissance	Did the iPhone usher in the scientific revolution?	false	The scientific revolution took place in the 16th and 17th centuries. The iPhone came out in the 21st century.
a905e30e6cfc76377348	Bitcoin	decentralized cryptocurrency	Could a single bitcoin ever cover cost of a Volkswagen Jetta?	true	The all time high price of bitcoin was $19,783 in 2017. The suggested retail price of a 2020 Volkswagen Jetta is $18,895.
53115231af1cbf1ad33a	Sudoku	Logic-based number-placement puzzle	Could an infant solve a sudoku puzzle?	false	Solving a sudoku puzzle requires the use of logic and a basic understanding of numbers. Infants are too young to understand the numerical system involved in sudoku.
efffc81b286925c40b89	Benito Mussolini	Fascist leader of Italy	Would Benito Mussolini hypothetically play well in the NBA?	false	Height is an important factor in playing basketball at a high level. The average NBA player is 6 feet 7 inches tall. Benito Mussolini was 5 feet 6.5 inches tall.
44875993b96eb08c70b4	Jennifer Lawrence	American actress	Is Jennifer Lawrence's middle name similar to the name of a Scorsese collaborator?	true	Jennifer Lawrence's middle name is Shrader. Paul Schrader is a screenwriter and director. Paul Schrader wrote the screenplay for Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, The Last Temptation of Christ, and Bringing Out the Dead. Martin Scorsese directed Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, The Last Temptation of Christ, and Bringing Out the Dead.
9e6de7de5577b59708ed	San Antonio	City in Texas, United States	Was San Antonio the site of a major battle in the 19th century?	true	The Alamo is located in San Antonio. The Alamo was the site of a major battle during the Texan Revolution against Mexico in 1836.
d402074eec03cd7ea06e	Underworld	The mythic Relm of the Dead, located far underground (aka, Hades; Underworld)	Would Hades and Osiris hypothetically compete for real estate in the Underworld?	true	Hades was the Greek god of death and the Underworld. Osiris was the Egyptian god of the Underworld.
1d0e6d453ffcf9094140	Honey bee	Eusocial flying insect of genus Apis, producing surplus honey	Can a honey bee sting a human more than once?	false	Human skin is tough, and the bee's stinger gets lodged in the skin. The stinger becomes separated from the bee which dies soon after.
ff2f4c5a037ca826fe2a	Downton Abbey	British historical drama television series	Would Downton Abbey finale viewership defeat every Kazakhstan citizen in tug of war?	false	Downton Abbey's finale had a total of 9.6 million viewers. Kazakhstan has 18.7 million citizens as of 2020.
a7e8f2cbec209b317b8f	Menstruation	Regular discharge of blood and tissue from the inner lining of the uterus through the vagina	Are there people who are men who experience menstruation?	true	Menstruation can occur in any human being who has a uterus and vagina. People who are born with a vagina may transition socially and/or medically to being male. Someone with a vagina who has transitioned to being male is a man.
91a3d81584c66d26d49a	Fear	Basic emotion induced by a perceived threat	Is an espresso likely to assuage fear?	false	Fear raises heart rate Caffeine raises heart rate Coffee may also increase symptoms such as jitteriness and nausea
ae7daa98394767229b6d	Narcissism	Personality trait of self love of a fake perfect self.	Is narcissism's origin a rare place to get modern words from?	false	Narcissism comes from the ancient Greek story of Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection. Aphrodisiac comes from stories about the ancient Greek goddess Aphrodite. Europe comes from Europa, an ancient Greek princess. The word stygian relates to the river of Hades in Greek mythology. Hypnosis comes from Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep.
183a6e39a27a2432989c	Christopher Nolan	British–American film director, screenwriter, and producer	Could Christopher Nolan borrow pants from Danny Devito?	false	Christopher Nolan is 6 feet tall. Danny Devito is 4'10" tall. Pant sizes relate to height.
6e47423b2fdc8bc3130c	Winter	one of the Earth's four temperate seasons, occurring between autumn and spring	Are there multiple American government holidays during winter?	true	Winter runs from about December 20 to about March 20. Government holidays include Christmas, New Year, King Day, and President's Day. Christmas is always December 25, New Year is always January 1, King Day is a Monday in the middle of January, and President's Day is a Monday in late February.
131abc946e1ea9ebc87c	Parachuting	action sport of exiting an aircraft and returning to Earth using a parachute	Would Matt Damon be afraid of parachuting?	true	Parachuting involves jumping from high places or airplanes. Matt Damon is afraid of heights.
d0ad95f36e42f85cc94d	Linus Torvalds	Creator and lead developer of Linux kernel	Is Maruti Suzuki Baleno an efficient car for Linus Torvald's family?	true	Linus Torvald has a family consisting of five people including his wife and children. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is and Indian car that can seat five people.
1e8d7da6c0e0fea74a09	War	Intense violent conflict between states	Could casualties from deadliest war rival France's population?	false	The deadliest war in history was World War II. Over 56 million people died during World War II. The population of France as of 2019 is 66 million.
cdc5da16ca1bb2a4edf7	United States Air Force	Air and space warfare branch of the United States Armed Forces	Would United States Air Force consider Return of the Jedi's Han Solo bad hypothetical candidate?	true	Han Solo is an ace pilot ally in the Star Wars universe. The US Air Force requires candidates to be between 18 and 35 years old. Return of the Jedi's Han Solo is 36 years of age. The US Air Force requires a candidate to be an American citizen. Han Solo is from the planet Corellia in a galaxy far, far, away.
0eb259222f89112e1486	Shiva	One of the principal deities of Hinduism.	Does Sam Harris worship Shiva?	false	Sam Harris is an atheist. Atheism is, in the broadest sense, an absence of belief in the existence of deities.
2cb0bc060c5fb708a43f	Leopard seal	Species of mammal	Is Sea World hazardous to leopard seal's health?	true	Leopard seals have only one natural predator, the killer whale. Sea World is an aquatic show that involves many water animals. Killer Whales, such as Tilikum, are headliners at Sea World.
eb7c254ac7ae82656aee	Rhinoceros	family of mammals	Have rhinoceroses been killed to improve human sex lives?	true	Rhinoceros horns are used for folk treatment of sexual impotency. Rhinoceroses are killed to remove their horns.
e684937aefb2df3eebcf	H	letter in the Latin alphabet	Is H's most common two letter pair partner a freebie in Wheel of Fortune bonus round?	true	H forms the most common two letter pair in the English language along with the letter T. The Wheel of Fortune bonus round gives the player six free letters: R, S, T, L, N, E.
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Richard Dawkins

English ethologist, evolutionary biologist and author

Would Jacques Duèze have been friends with Richard Dawkins?

false

Jacques Duèze was later Pope John XXII. The Pope is the head of the Catholic Church, a Christian organization. Christianity is a religion. Richard Dawkins is a prominent critic of religion.

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Christians

people who adhere to Christianity

Does Hammurabi's Code violate Christians Golden Rule?

true

The Golden Rule of Christianity states to do unto others as you would want them to do to you. Hammurabi's Code states an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.

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The Jackson 5

American pop music family group

Could the Jackson 5 play a full game of rugby with each other?

false

The Jackson 5 consisted of five members. A full game of rugby is played between 2 teams of 15 players each.

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Stroke

Medical condition where poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death

Is it impossible to tell if someone is having a stroke?

false

Strokes have numerous physical symptoms including facial unevenness and trouble walking. Strokes have behavioral symptoms including slurred speech, disorientation, and trouble understanding speech.

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Shrimp

Decapod crustaceans

Is shrimp scampi definitely free of plastic?

false

Shrimp scampi is a dish made with shrimp. Shrimp have been found to contain microplastics. Microplastics are plastic material.

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Rabbi

teacher of Torah in Judaism

Would a Rabbi celebrate Christmas?

false

A Rabbi is a spiritual leader or religious teacher in Judaism. Christmas is a holiday observed by Christians.

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Christians

people who adhere to Christianity

Do Christians anticipate an existence in Sheol after death?

false

Sheol appears in the Christian Bible, in the Old Testament. Christians do not recognize Sheol as part of their afterlife.

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Snowboarding

winter sport

Would it be difficult to snowboard on Venus?

true

Snowboarding involves descending a snow-covered slope while standing on a snowboard. Snow is formed by the freezing of water. Water has a freezing point of 32°F. Venus has a mean surface temperature of 737 K (464 °C; 867 °F).

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Legend

Traditional story of heroic humans.

Are all characters in Legend of Robin Hood fictional?

false

The Legend of Robin Hood tells of an archer that stole from the rich and gave to the poor. Robin Hood's main antagonist is the Sheriff of Nottingham. The Sheriff of Nottingham is an agent for Prince John who has usurped the throne from his brother Richard. Richard I was King of England from 1189-1199. Prince John became John, King of England and reigned from 1199-1216.

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Cosmic microwave background

Universe events since the Big Bang 13.8 billion years ago

Can food be cooked in the cosmic microwave background?

false

The cosmic microwave background is faint electromagnetic radiation in space that is a remnant of the Big Bang. Food can be cooked in a microwave oven, but not in the remnants of space radiation.

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Clementine

nothospecies of plant, Clementine

Is clementine pith highly sought after?

false

Pith is the white part of the clementine fruit between the orange colored peel and the edible fruit. Most people discard the pith after peeling.

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Jack Kerouac

American writer

Was ethanol beneficial to Jack Kerouac's health?

false

In 1969, at age 47, Kerouac died from an abdominal hemorrhage caused by a lifetime of heavy drinking of alcohol. Ethanol is the main ingredient in alcoholic beverages.

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Audiobook

recording of a text being read

Do Youtube viewers get unsolicited audiobook advice often?

true

Audible is one of the most common sponsors for Youtubers to have. Audible is an audiobook subscription service. Audible ads typically involve discussing a book that the speaker has recently listened to.

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JPEG

Lossy compression method for reducing the size of digital images

Does the JPEG acronym stand for a joint committee?

true

The term "JPEG" is an initialism/acronym for the Joint Photographic Experts Group. They created the standard in 1992. The Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG) is the joint committee between ISO/IEC JTC 1 and ITU-T Study Group 16 (formerly CCITT) . The Joint Photographic Experts Group created and maintains the JPEG, JPEG 2000, and JPEG XR standards.

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Hundred Years' War

Series of conflicts and wars between England and France during the 14th and 15th-century

Did the first Duke of Valentinois play a key role in the Hundred Years' War?

false

The Hundred Years' War was a conflict between England and France from 1337-1453 Cesare Borgia, the son of Pope Alexander VI, was the first Duke of Valentinois. Cesare Borgia was born in 1475.

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Hamlet

tragedy by William Shakespeare

Did Hamlet's author use email?

false

Hamlet was written by William Shakespeare. William Shakespeare was born in 1564. Email was not widely used until the 1970s.

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Middle Ages

Period of European history from the 5th to the 15th century

Were there fifty English kings throughout the Middle Ages?

false

The Middle Ages was a period of history from 476-1453 AD. From 476 to 1453 AD there were around 36 Kings of England including disputed claimants to the throne.

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Cell biology

Scientific Discipline that Studies Cells

Does cell biology teach about the life cycle of Al Qaeda?

false

Cell biology is a subdiscipline of biology that deals with the structure and function of cells in living organisms Al Qaeda is made up of terrorist cells Terrorist cells are small groups of terrorists acting semi-independently for the same cause

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Mental disorder

Distressing thought or behavior pattern

Did Van Gogh suffer from a mental disorder?

true

Mental disorders can be characterized by psychotic episodes and delusions Van Gogh suffered from psychotic episodes and delusions

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Halloween

Holiday celebrated October 31

Will Chick Fil A be open on Halloween 2021?

false

Chick Fil A restaurants close on Sundays. Halloween 2021 falls on a Sunday.

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Bottlenose dolphin

genus of dolphin

Can bottlenose dolphins hypothetically outbreed human women?

false

Bottlenose dolphins have a gestation period of 12 months. Human women have a gestation period around 9 months.

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Freemasonry

group of fraternal organizations

Has Freemasonry been represented on the Moon?

true

Freemasonry is a group of fraternal organizations rooted in fraternities of stonemasons of the fourteenth century. Buzz Aldrin was initiated into the Freemason fraternity in 1955 Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong were the first men to land on the moon in 1969.

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French Revolution

Revolution in France, 1789 to 1798

Did France win the French Revolution?

false

The French Revolution was a period of social and political upheaval in France and its colonies. War is an intense military conflict between two states. The French Revolution involved only France as citizens overthrew the monarchy.

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Bartender

person who serves usually alcoholic beverages behind the bar in a licensed establishment

Does a person need a college degree to become a bartender?

false

College degrees require at least 2 years of study to obtain. Bartender training generally takes 40 hours.

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Parsley

species of plant, herb

Does parsley sink in milk?

false

Items sink if they are denser than the surrounding material. Parsley has a density of 0.26 g/cm^3 when fresh. Milk has a density of 1.026 g/cm^3.

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Chipmunk

Tribe of mammals (rodent (marmot))

Is an Eastern chipmunk likely to die before seeing two leap years?

true

A leap year happens every four years. The Eastern chipmunk has an average lifespan of three years.

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Justin Bieber

Canadian singer-songwriter and actor

Will Justin Bieber take over Mike Pence's position in 2020?

false

Mike Pence is Vice President of the United States. The Vice President must be a US citizen. The Vice President must be at least 35 years of age. Justin Bieber is a Canadian citizen. Justin Bieber is 26 years old in 2020.

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Nicole Kidman

Australian-American actress and film producer

Does Nicole Kidman know any Scientologists?

true

Nicole Kidman was married to Tom Cruise. Tom Cruise is a Scientologist.

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Christmas carol

Song or hymn or carol on the theme of Christmas

When the shuttle Columbia 11 landed, was it the season for Christmas carols?

true

The Columbia 11 shuttle landed on December 10th 1990. Christmas is celebrated during the month of December every year.

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Fever

common medical sign characterized by elevated body temperature

Will a person survive a fever of NY's highest recorded temperature?

false

The highest recorded temperature in NY was 108 degrees Fahrenheit. A temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit is life threatening and requires immediate medical attention.

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Harvey Milk

American politician who became a martyr in the gay community

Did Harvey Milk ever run for governor?

false

In 1977 Harvey Milk was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Less than a year later, he was assassinated before he could run for higher offices.

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Crucifixion

Method of capital punishment in which the victim is tied or nailed to a large wooden beam and left to hang until eventual death

Is Home Depot a one stop shop for crucifixion supplies?

true

A one stop shop is a store where multiple items are supplied. Crucifixion is a form of punishment in which a person is nailed to a wooden cross. Home Depot sells numerous supplies including: hammers, nails, and wood.

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Surveillance

monitoring of behavior, activities, or other changing information

Is video surveillance of a room possible without an obvious camera or new item?

true

Surveillance cameras can be built into light socket covers that look no different from a normal one. Surveillance cameras can be installed in special light bulbs to document activity in a room.

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Jay-Z

American rapper, entrepreneur, record executive, songwriter, producer and investor from New York

Did Jay-Z ever collaborate with Louis Armstrong?

false

Jay-Z was born in 1969. Louis Armstrong died in 1971.

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Eagle

large carnivore bird

Can shooting bald eagle get a person more prison time than Michael Vick?

true

Michael Vick spent 21 months in prison for an illegal dog fighting ring. Shooting a bald eagle carries a penalty of up to two years in prison for a second conviction.

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Helium

Chemical element with atomic number 2

Does the density of helium cause voices to sound deeper?

false

Helium is less dense than air. Sound travels more quickly through helium than it does through air. When sound travels more quickly, the tone of it raises and sounds higher.

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Supreme Court of Canada

highest court of Canada

Is clerk of Supreme Court of Canada safe profession for someone with seismophobia?

true

Seismophobia is the extreme fear of earthquakes. The Supreme Court of Canada is located in Ottawa. The Ottawa-Gattineau region is located far from active tectonic plates.

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Rumi

13th-century Persian poet

Was Rumi's work serialized in a magazine?

false

Rumi was a poet who wrote poetry Magazines serialize long-form prose like novels

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1980 United States presidential election

49th quadrennial presidential election in the United States

Were there greater landslides than 1980 United States presidential election?

true

A landslide refers to a competitor beating their opponent by a wide margin. Ronald Reagan defeated Jimmy carter in the 1980 United States presidential election by around 8 million votes. Franklin D. Roosevelt won the 1936 United States presidential election over Alf Landon by more than 11 million votes. In 1804 Thomas Jefferson received 162 (92%) of the electoral votes while Charles Cotesworth Pinckney received only 14 (8%).

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Alexander Graham Bell

scientist and inventor known for his work on the telephone

Did the phone Alexander Graham Bell use have call waiting?

false

Call waiting was invented in the 1970's to allow phone users to suspend one call to accept another. Alexander Graham Bell's phone was used in 1876.

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Washington Monument

Obelisk in Washington, D.C.

Did Sojourner Truth use the elevator at the Washington Monument?

false

The Washington Monument was opened to the public in October 1888. Sojourner Truth died November 26, 1883.

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Mail carrier

employee of the post office or postal service, who delivers mail to residences and businesses

Do mail carriers need multiple uniforms?

true

Mail carriers work throughout the year independent of the weather. Mail carriers must often leave their vehicle in various weather conditions.

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Darth Vader

fictional character in the Star Wars franchise

Is watching Star Wars necessary to know who Darth Vader is?

false

Star Wars is one of the most widely parodied film series to be produced. Star Wars merchandise, from tees to Halloween costumes, is widely available and is plentiful.

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Atmosphere of Mars

atmosphere

Are all the elements plants need for photosynthesis present in atmosphere of Mars?

true

Plants need three elements for photosynthesis: Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Carbon. The atmosphere of Mars is composed of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, argon, and trace levels of water vapor, oxygen, carbon monoxide, hydrogen and other noble gases.

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Sea turtle

superfamily of reptiles

Are sea turtles enjoying life during quarantine?

true

Sea turtles nest on beaches Quarantine due to COVID has resulted in far fewer people using beaches More sea turtles have been able to nest and reproduce on beaches during quarantine

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Jews

Ancient nation and ethnoreligious group from the Levant

Do Jews believe in any New Testament angels?

true

The New Testament is a book central to Christianity. The New Testament features a number of angels including Michael, and Gabriel. The Talmud is the central text of Rabbinic Judaism. The Talmud names four angels who would later be known as archangels, surrounding God's throne: Michael, Gabriel, Uriel, and Raphael.

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Seinfeld

American sitcom

Could you watch a new Seinfeld episode every day for a year?

false

There are 365 days in a year. There are a total of 180 Seinfeld episodes.

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Art dealer

person that buys and sells works of art

Would an art dealer prize a print of a Van Goh?

false

Van Goh painted many valuable pieces of artwork in his lifetime. Prints of Van Goh's artwork are readily available at a low price.

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Elizabeth I of England

Queen regnant of England and Ireland from 17 November 1558 until 24 March 1603

Could Elizabeth I of England have seen the play Dido, Queen of Carthage ?

true

Elizabeth I of England lived from 1533 - 1603. Dido, Queen of Carthage is a short play written by the English playwright Christopher Marlowe. It was probably written between 1587 and 1593.

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Hepatitis

inflammation of the liver tissue

Can you cure hepatitis with a tonsillectomy?

false

A tonsillectomy removes the tonsils, glands found in the back of the throat Hepatitis is a disease that targets the liver

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John Lennon

English singer and songwriter, founding member of the Beatles

Did Cynthia Powell celebrate a silver anniversary with John Lennon?

false

A silver anniversary takes place during the 25th year of marriage. Cynthia Powell married John Lennon in 1962. Cynthia Powell and John Lennon got divorced in 1968.

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Bohai Sea

The innermost gulf of the Yellow Sea and Korea Bay on the coast of Northeastern and North China

Would Statue of Liberty be visible if submerged in Bohai Sea?

true

The Bohai Sea is 230 feet deep. The Statue of Liberty is 305 feet tall.

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Goofy

Disney cartoon character

Can voice actors for Goofy and Bugs Bunny each get one stripe from American flag?

true

The American flag has 13 stripes on it. Since the role originated in 1932, six people have voiced the character of Goofy. Since 1940, seven people have voiced the character of Bugs Bunny.

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KFC

American fast food restaurant chain

Does Magnus Carlsen enjoy KFC?

false

Magnus Carlsen is a chess grandmaster from Norway There are no KFC locations in Norway

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Bodybuilding

use of progressive resistance exercise to control and develop musculature

Would a bodybuilder enjoy wearing a cast for several weeks?

false

Casts encase a limb and prevent it from moving. Movement of limbs under resistance promote muscle growth. An absence of limb movement will result in decreased muscle size. The goal of bodybuilding is to increase the size of your muscles. Individuals are not happy when they are prevented from pursuing their goals.

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Coca

group of plant varieties cultivated for coca production

Would someone with a nosebleed benefit from Coca?

true

Coca constricts blood vessels. As a result, it serves to stop bleeding. Someone with a nosebleed would want the bleeding to stop.

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Godzilla

Giant monster or kaiju

Is Godzilla's image likely grounds for a lawsuit in 2050?

false

The copyright for Godzilla is owned by Toho Company Limited. The first Godzilla film was released by Toho in 1954. Works that are significantly old enter the public domain and can be used without copyright permission. Godzilla will enter the public domain in the year 2049.

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Uranium

Chemical element with atomic number 92

Would Gordon Ramsey use uranium as a seasoning?

false

Gordon Ramsey is a chef known for producing high quality food Uranium is a toxic and weakly radioactive metal

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Firewall (computing)

Software or hardware-based network security system

Can a firewall protect against a short circuit?

false

A firewall is a computer program that protects unwanted attacks from penetrating a computer. Firewalls are installed on computers and conduct routine background maintenance. A short circuit is an electrical failure resulting from wires unable to conduct currents. Short circuits, especially during updates can lead to the dreaded Windows Blue Screen of Death in which a computer is unable to restart.

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Hydropower

energy derived from falling or running water

Is chaff produced by hydropower?

true

Chaff is excess material from milled grain. Some mills use hydropower to mill grain.

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Orange County, California

County in California, United States

Did the founders of the biggest city in Orange County, California speak Italian?

false

Anaheim is the biggest city in Orange County, California Anaheim was founded by fifty German families People from Germany speak German

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Monarch butterfly

milkweed butterfly in the family Nymphalidae

Could a monarch butterfly rule a kingdom?

false

A monarch butterfly would be easily killed by a human due to its small size. A monarch butterfly does not have the intellectual capacity to rule over a kingdom of humans.

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Johann Sebastian Bach

German composer

Did Johann Sebastian Bach influence heavy metal?

true

Johann Sebastian Bach was a classical German composer born in 1685. Lead singer of heavy metal band Skid Row, Sebastian Bach, took his name from German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Heavy Metal band Metallica released a live album with the San Francisco Symphony. Deep Purple, n English hard rock/heavy metal band has cited classical musicians as their inspiration. Deep Purple's keyboard and guitar solos on "Highway Star," have been called Bach-like in harmonic progression and virtuosic arpeggio figuration.

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2009

Year

Could $1 for each 2009 eclipse buy a copy of TIME magazine in 2020?

true

The 2020 Newsstand price of TIME magazine is $5.99. There were six eclipses in 2009 including 2 solar and 4 lunar eclipses.

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Jack Black

American actor, comedian, musician, music producer and youtuber.

Is Jack Black's height enough to satisfy Coronavirus distancing?

false

Jack Black is 5'6" tall. The CDC recommends people stay 6 feet apart.

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South Pole

Southern point where the Earth's axis of rotation intersects its surface

Do children send their Christmas letters to the South Pole?

false

Children send Christmas letters to Santa Claus. Santa Claus is fabled to live in the North Pole.

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Black

The darkest shade, resulting from the absence or complete absorption of light. Like white and grey, it has no hue

Is Anakin Skywalker from Star Wars associated with the color black?

true

As a Jedi during the Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker often wore black robes. After he was burned and transformed into the cyborg Darth Vader, he received a distinctive and famous all-black outfit including a black mask.

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Silverfish

species of insect

Could a silverfish reach the top of the Empire State Building?

false

Silverfish cannot fly. Animals that cannot fly can only access objects at or near ground level without mechanical assistance. The top of the Empire State Building is 1,454 ft high.

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White blood cell

type of cells of the immunological system

Will someone die without white blood cells?

true

White blood cells protect people against disease. Disease kills people.

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Justin Timberlake

American singer, record producer, and actor

Has Justin Timberlake ever written a song about Britney Spears?

true

Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears dated in 1999. In 2002, Justin Timberlake released a music video for his breakup song 'Cry Me A River' and featured an actress who resembled his then ex Britney Spears.

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Atlantic salmon

species of fish

Would Atlantic Salmon be within David Duchovny's dietary guidelines?

true

David Duchovny is a pescatarian. Pescatarians do not eat chicken, pork, or beef, but will eat fish.

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Lord Voldemort

Fictional character of Harry Potter series

Is Lord Voldemort associated with a staff member of Durmstrang?

true

Igor Karkaroff is the headmaster of Durmstrang school. Karkaroff is a former Death Eater. The Death Eaters were Voldemort's minions.

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Disneyland Paris

Theme park resort in France owned by The Walt Disney Company

Is Disneyland Paris the largest Disney resort?

false

Disneyland Paris contains two parks, several hotels, and a shopping district. By comparison, Walt Disney World in Florida contains four parks, two waterparks, a shopping district, and many hotels. Disney World is bigger than Disneyland Paris Resort and Disneyland California Resort combined.

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Uranium

Chemical element with atomic number 92

Is eating a Dicopomorpha echmepterygis size Uranium pellet fatal?

false

Dicopomorpha echmepterygis is a wingless insect that is .13mm large. Uranium is a radioactive element that is dangerous if ingested in large doses. 25mg of Uranium would cause kidney damage, while 50mg would cause complete kidney failure in humans.

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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Art museum in New York City, New York

Could someone in Tokyo take a taxi to the The Metropolitan Museum of Art?

false

Tokyo is located in Japan. Japan and the United States are separated by the Pacific Ocean. A taxi is not capable of travelling over water.

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Great Lakes

System of interconnected, large lakes in North America

Are the Great Lakes part of an international border?

true

The lakes are bordered on the north by Canada. The lakes are bordered on the south by United States. Canada and United States are two different countries.

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Camel

Genus of mammals

Could a camel fit in a dog house?

false

Camels are approximately 5.5 to 6 feet tall. The largest dog ever was 3'8" tall. Dog houses are built to fit dogs.

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Scientific Revolution

Beginnings of modern science that occured in Europe towards the end of the Renaissance

Did the iPhone usher in the scientific revolution?

false

The scientific revolution took place in the 16th and 17th centuries. The iPhone came out in the 21st century.

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Bitcoin

decentralized cryptocurrency

Could a single bitcoin ever cover cost of a Volkswagen Jetta?

true

The all time high price of bitcoin was $19,783 in 2017. The suggested retail price of a 2020 Volkswagen Jetta is $18,895.

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Sudoku

Logic-based number-placement puzzle

Could an infant solve a sudoku puzzle?

false

Solving a sudoku puzzle requires the use of logic and a basic understanding of numbers. Infants are too young to understand the numerical system involved in sudoku.

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Benito Mussolini

Fascist leader of Italy

Would Benito Mussolini hypothetically play well in the NBA?

false

Height is an important factor in playing basketball at a high level. The average NBA player is 6 feet 7 inches tall. Benito Mussolini was 5 feet 6.5 inches tall.

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Jennifer Lawrence

American actress

Is Jennifer Lawrence's middle name similar to the name of a Scorsese collaborator?

true

Jennifer Lawrence's middle name is Shrader. Paul Schrader is a screenwriter and director. Paul Schrader wrote the screenplay for Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, The Last Temptation of Christ, and Bringing Out the Dead. Martin Scorsese directed Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, The Last Temptation of Christ, and Bringing Out the Dead.

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San Antonio

City in Texas, United States

Was San Antonio the site of a major battle in the 19th century?

true

The Alamo is located in San Antonio. The Alamo was the site of a major battle during the Texan Revolution against Mexico in 1836.

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Underworld

The mythic Relm of the Dead, located far underground (aka, Hades; Underworld)

Would Hades and Osiris hypothetically compete for real estate in the Underworld?

true

Hades was the Greek god of death and the Underworld. Osiris was the Egyptian god of the Underworld.

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Honey bee

Eusocial flying insect of genus Apis, producing surplus honey

Can a honey bee sting a human more than once?

false

Human skin is tough, and the bee's stinger gets lodged in the skin. The stinger becomes separated from the bee which dies soon after.

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Downton Abbey

British historical drama television series

Would Downton Abbey finale viewership defeat every Kazakhstan citizen in tug of war?

false

Downton Abbey's finale had a total of 9.6 million viewers. Kazakhstan has 18.7 million citizens as of 2020.

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Menstruation

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

Are there people who are men who experience menstruation?

true

Menstruation can occur in any human being who has a uterus and vagina. People who are born with a vagina may transition socially and/or medically to being male. Someone with a vagina who has transitioned to being male is a man.

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Fear

Basic emotion induced by a perceived threat

Is an espresso likely to assuage fear?

false

Fear raises heart rate Caffeine raises heart rate Coffee may also increase symptoms such as jitteriness and nausea

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Narcissism

Personality trait of self love of a fake perfect self.

Is narcissism's origin a rare place to get modern words from?

false

Narcissism comes from the ancient Greek story of Narcissus, who fell in love with his own reflection. Aphrodisiac comes from stories about the ancient Greek goddess Aphrodite. Europe comes from Europa, an ancient Greek princess. The word stygian relates to the river of Hades in Greek mythology. Hypnosis comes from Hypnos, the Greek god of sleep.

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Christopher Nolan

British–American film director, screenwriter, and producer

Could Christopher Nolan borrow pants from Danny Devito?

false

Christopher Nolan is 6 feet tall. Danny Devito is 4'10" tall. Pant sizes relate to height.

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Winter

one of the Earth's four temperate seasons, occurring between autumn and spring

Are there multiple American government holidays during winter?

true

Winter runs from about December 20 to about March 20. Government holidays include Christmas, New Year, King Day, and President's Day. Christmas is always December 25, New Year is always January 1, King Day is a Monday in the middle of January, and President's Day is a Monday in late February.

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Parachuting

action sport of exiting an aircraft and returning to Earth using a parachute

Would Matt Damon be afraid of parachuting?

true

Parachuting involves jumping from high places or airplanes. Matt Damon is afraid of heights.

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Linus Torvalds

Creator and lead developer of Linux kernel

Is Maruti Suzuki Baleno an efficient car for Linus Torvald's family?

true

Linus Torvald has a family consisting of five people including his wife and children. The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is and Indian car that can seat five people.

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War

Intense violent conflict between states

Could casualties from deadliest war rival France's population?

false

The deadliest war in history was World War II. Over 56 million people died during World War II. The population of France as of 2019 is 66 million.

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United States Air Force

Air and space warfare branch of the United States Armed Forces

Would United States Air Force consider Return of the Jedi's Han Solo bad hypothetical candidate?

true

Han Solo is an ace pilot ally in the Star Wars universe. The US Air Force requires candidates to be between 18 and 35 years old. Return of the Jedi's Han Solo is 36 years of age. The US Air Force requires a candidate to be an American citizen. Han Solo is from the planet Corellia in a galaxy far, far, away.

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Shiva

One of the principal deities of Hinduism.

Does Sam Harris worship Shiva?

false

Sam Harris is an atheist. Atheism is, in the broadest sense, an absence of belief in the existence of deities.

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Leopard seal

Species of mammal

Is Sea World hazardous to leopard seal's health?

true

Leopard seals have only one natural predator, the killer whale. Sea World is an aquatic show that involves many water animals. Killer Whales, such as Tilikum, are headliners at Sea World.

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Rhinoceros

family of mammals

Have rhinoceroses been killed to improve human sex lives?

true

Rhinoceros horns are used for folk treatment of sexual impotency. Rhinoceroses are killed to remove their horns.

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H

letter in the Latin alphabet

Is H's most common two letter pair partner a freebie in Wheel of Fortune bonus round?

true

H forms the most common two letter pair in the English language along with the letter T. The Wheel of Fortune bonus round gives the player six free letters: R, S, T, L, N, E.

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Giraffe

Tall African ungulate

Is it foolish to stand on giraffe's head to see over Eiffel Tower?

true

The neck of a giraffe can be up to 7 feet in length. Including their necks, giraffes can be as tall as 20 feet. The Eiffel Tower is 1,063 feet tall.