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f4ac300578dfab653d3f | Pompey | 1st/2nd-century BC Roman general | Has type of political association Pompey had with Caesar influenced reality TV? | true | Pompey, Julius Caesar, and Marcus Licinius Crassus formed a political association called a triumvirate. A triumvirate spits rule between three powerful people that get to make decisions. Reality show The Challenge: Total Madness appoints three weekly winners to make decisions for the group, known as the Tribunal. Reality show American Idol has had three judges making decisions about which contestants advance. |
28cb9d93e3a0f58e6350 | Operation Barbarossa | 1941 German invasion of the Soviet Union during the Second World War | Did Operation Barbarossa or Barbarossa's last expedition succeed? | false | Operation Barbarossa was the Nazi advance on Russia during World War II. Operation Barbarossa was a failure that resulted in Nazi Germany being pushed back by a Soviet counter offensive. Operation Barbarossa was named after Holy Roman Emperor Frederick Barbarossa. On his final expedition, Frederick Barbarossa drowned while leading an army to help the Crusaders during the Third Crusade. The Crusaders failed to recapture Jerusalem during the Third Crusade without the support of Barbarossa and his troops. |
be1c91b7d7c455b614bc | Diamond | Allotrope of carbon often used as a gemstone and an abrasive | Can a diamond float on water? | false | Diamonds are formed by extreme heat and pressure being applied to carbon under the earth's crust. The density of a diamond is 3.51 g/cm³. The density of water is 997 kg/m³. A diamond is more dense than water. A diamond will sink in water. |
d98cd1c63297e18c77d9 | Underworld | The mythic Relm of the Dead, located far underground (aka, Hades; Underworld) | Does Hades have a loose grip on the Underworld? | false | Hades alone can allow passage out of the Underworld. Hades created a terribly difficult task for Orpheus to complete to bring Eurydice from the Underworld. The subjects of Hades in the Underworld are under his complete control. |
0688bd3291c81ffcfea1 | Radioactive waste | wastes that contain nuclear material | Does the United States Navy create radioactive waste? | true | Radioactive waste is created by nuclear material processing The United States Navy uses many nuclear submarines |
75cff4dab3152b768aa9 | Cerebral palsy | A group of disorders affecting the development of movement and posture, often accompanied by disturbances of sensation, perception, cognition, and behavior. It results from damage to the fetal or infant brain. | Could a young Wizard of Oz Scarecrow have gotten Cerebral palsy? | false | Cerebral palsy is a disease that results from damage to a young person's brain. The Scarecrow in the Wizard of Oz did not have a brain and was on a quest to get one. |
d8ba1dd2575be52d80be | Peach | species of fruit tree (for the fruit use Q13411121) | Are peaches best eaten when firm? | false | Peaches are sweeter and easier to digest when they are soft to the touch. People tend to let their peaches sit until they soften. |
593e66cbdec8e3a15852 | Ancient Greek | Version of the Greek language used from roughly the 9th century BCE to the 6th century CE | Are seasons of Survivor surpassed by number of Ancient Greek letters? | false | The reality show Survivor has aired 40 seasons as of 2020. The Ancient Greek alphabet consisted of 24 letters. |
13f14adc86f66c7d620a | Reiki | Pseudoscientific healing technique | Would somebody leave reiki with bruises? | false | Bruises are caused by blunt trauma to the body. Reiki is performed without touching the recipient. |
e2affa461f20218463a4 | Romani people | Ethnic group living mostly in Europe and the Americas | Is the use of the word Gypsy by non-Romani people considered okay? | false | 'Gypsy' is considered a slur in the Americas by Romani people. Lady Gaga has faced online criticism regarding her use of the word 'Gypsy' as the title and lyrics of a song. |
82e32a0627566be76a90 | Friday | day of the week | Did goddess Friday is named after despise felines? | false | Felines are a species of animals that include lions, tigers, and domestic cats. Friday is named after the Norse goddess Freya. Freya is often depicted in art with cats. Freya had two cats that pulled her magical chariot. |
18dbd6d87964d2b0a443 | New Testament | Second division of the Christian biblical canon | Was Daniel thrown into the lion's den in the New Testament? | false | The Book of Daniel is a book in the Old Testament of the Bible. The Bible is divided into the Old Testament and the New Testament. The New Testament focuses on four Gospels regarding the life of Jesus. |
3a373a74e76c72176e39 | Börek | Stuffed phyllo pastry | Would Şerafeddin Sabuncuoğlu have eaten Börek? | true | Börek originated in Ottoman cuisine Şerafeddin Sabuncuoğlu was an Ottoman scientist |
9332b9062a1b5c8109b0 | Christopher Columbus | Italian explorer, navigator, and colonizer | Did Christopher Columbus condone multiple deadly sins? | true | The seven deadly sins are: pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony, and sloth. Under Columbus, every native of fourteen years of age or upward was to pay a large hawk's bell of gold dust or cotton and those who could not pay were punished. in just two years under Columbus's governorship, over 125,000 of the 250,000–300,000 natives in Haiti were dead. |
c862ea1f376d312249b8 | Darth Vader | fictional character in the Star Wars franchise | Does Darth Vader's character resemble Severus Snape? | false | Darth Vader is portrayed as a man who always appears in black full-body armor and a mask. Severus Snape is portrayed as a white man with long, greasy black hair who often wears a cloak. |
236c7a57f3788a60e47f | Gandalf | Fictional character created by J. R. R. Tolkien | Was Gandalf present at the death of Eomer? | false | Eomer died in a skirmish with orcs outside Rohan at the beginning of Two Towers. Gandalf had been killed by the Balrog at the end of Fellowship of the Ring. Gandalf returns with improved powers later on in Two Towers. |
93f0f18ac8c96a44b849 | Lil Jon | American rapper, record producer and DJ from Georgia | Was Lil Jon's top ranked Billboard song a collaboration with a member of The Lox? | false | Lil Jon's highest ranked billboard song was Yeah. Yeah was a collaboration between Lil Jon, Usher, and Ludacris. The Lox is a rap trio consisting of: Styles P, Sheek Louch, and Jadakiss. |
3e5437a7c20da69c6778 | Edgar Allan Poe | 19th-century American author, poet, editor and literary critic | Was proofreading Edgar Allan Poe works lucrative? | false | Proofreaders get paid a set rate based on the number of words in a document. Edgar Allan Poe wrote many short stories including the Oval Portrait which is two pages in length. Edgar Allan Poe's only complete novel: The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket was a mere 166 pages. A book like Jeyamohan's Venmurasu is 11,159 pages. |
6265249e94a68463f6fe | DC Comics | U.S. comic book publisher | Did President William Howard Taft read DC Comics? | false | DC Comics were founded in 1934. President William Howard Taft died on March 8, 1930. |
6c43fa359095fd0845f5 | Camel | Genus of mammals | Is Bactrian Camel most impressive animal when it comes to number of humps? | false | The Bactrian Camel is a camel with two humps native to Central Asia. Three humped camels were discovered on the Arabian peninsula in 2019. |
ef8cd9d65ecb85d74a19 | Will Ferrell | American actor, comedian, producer, writer and businessman | Would it be difficult for Will Ferrell to win Empire Award for Best Newcomer? | true | The Empire Award for Best Newcomer was awarded for an actor in their debut role. Will Ferrell debuted in 1995. |
21dd2c3906362e8860d3 | Macbeth | play by William Shakespeare | Would costumes with robes and pointy hats be helpful for Macbeth? | true | Macbeth features scenes with three witches throughout the play. Witches are often displayed with pointy hats and long black robes. |
81af1391cbdbf67be3f7 | Parachuting | action sport of exiting an aircraft and returning to Earth using a parachute | Is coal needed to practice parachuting? | true | Parachuting requires a parachute. Parachutes are made from nylon. Nylon is made from coal. |
51cfdfc9c52aeed3a1cc | Mount Sharp | mountain on Mars | Do bald eagles nest on Mount Sharp? | false | Bald eagles are birds found on earth Mount Sharp is a mountain on Mars To date, no life forms have been detected on Mars |
443f5ef5e6d353f28eda | Lord Voldemort | Fictional character of Harry Potter series | Would Lord Voldemort hypothetically be an effective fighter after Final Fantasy silence is cast? | false | Lord Voldemort is a powerful wizard from the Harry Potter Series. Lord Voldemort casts magical curses and charms on his enemies. Silence spell in Final Fantasy mutes the enemies spells. Mute makes it impossible for characters to cast any spells. |
73520a07f183b7111236 | Karaoke | form of entertainment involving singing to recorded music | Were karaoke and the turtle power tiller patented in the same country? | true | Roberto L. del Rosario holds the patent for the karaoke system del Rosario is Filipino Magdalena Smith Villaruz patented the turtle power tiller Villaruz is Filipino |
4d20bb8dc217f39ee929 | New York Public Library | Public library system in New York City | Could you go to New York Public Library and the Six Flags Great Escape in the same day? | true | Six Flags Great Escape is located in Lake George, NY. New York Public Library is located in New York City. Lake George is 3.5 driving hours from New York City. |
2cc59f4d25398d251fd6 | Olympia, Washington | State capital and city in Washington, United States | Is Olympia, Washington part of "Ish river country"? | true | Poet Robert Sund called the Puget Sound region "Ish River country". Olympia is in the Puget Sound region. |
e740feb0c2f9aa799675 | B | letter in the Latin alphabet | Would early Eastern Canadian Natives language have use of the letter B? | false | The Early Eastern Canadian Natives were a group of people that spoke the Inuktitut language. The Inuktitut language began as an oral language with no letters, only uvular sounds. The later Inuktitut language has no letters that resemble the Latin alphabet. |
2295eaf3cdbecc17ca0a | Bucharest | Capital of Romania | Was historical Dracula from a town in Bucharest? | false | Vlad III Prince of Wallachia, also called Vlad the Impaler, is believed to be the historical inspiration for Dracula. Vlad III was born in Sighișoara, Romania, which is located in the historic region of Transylvania. Bucharest is located 276 km away from Transylvania. |
e9e78aa7b0c1ec3f9cf9 | Comma | Punctuation mark | Is average number of peas in a pod enough commas for a billion? | true | The average number of peas in a pod is 6 or 7. A billion is a number that has three commas in it. |
69e6a75f195a68d1bf7e | New Mexico | U.S. state in the United States | Is the largest city in New Mexico also known as Yootó? | false | Yootó stands for Bead Water Place. The area Santa Fe occupied was known by the Navajo people as Yootó. The largest city in New Mexico is Albuquerque. |
3ae8644164c547560eda | King Arthur | legendary British leader of the late 5th and early 6th centuries | Was King Arthur at the beheading of Anne Boleyn? | false | King Arthur was a legendary British leader who, according to medieval histories and romances, led the defence of Britain against Saxon invaders in the late 5th and early 6th centuries. Anne Boleyn was beheaded May 19, 1536. |
8eecf2ff459ef5a9b98a | Cactus | Family of mostly succulent plants, adapted to dry environments | Would an aerodynamic cactus benefit from more frequently closed stomata? | true | Cactus spines help the plant retain water by reducing air flow around the plant Aerodynamic objects have smooth surfaces Crassulacean acid metabolism is used by cactuses Crassulacean acid metabolism is when a plant's stomata stay closed during daylight or times of drought to prevent water loss |
347eea662abc9467ed18 | Jason | Greek mythological hero | Could the children of Greek hero Jason hypothetically fill a polo team? | true | The Greek mythological hero is known for his quest to obtain the Golden Fleece. The Greek mythological hero had four children: Euneus, Nebrophonus, Mermerus, and Pheres. Polo is a sport played between two teams of 4 players. |
fe5e84a00c13770bf65a | Paramount leader | The highest leader of China, usually the General Secretary or Chairman of Chinese Communist Party. | Did the Paramount leader produce Titanic? | false | The Paramount leader is the highest leader of China Titanic was produced by Paramount Pictures Paramount Pictures is an American film studio |
3c354ae95bfcbd8e8664 | Railroad engineer | person who operates a train on a railroad or railway | Did Jesus go to school to study railroad engineering? | false | The steam locomotive to drive a train was invented in the 19th century. Jesus lived around 0 AD. |
f92ab04a1f144b593809 | British royal family | Family consisting of close relatives of the monarch of the United Kingdom | Have any members of the 2020 British royal family allegedly committed a felony? | true | The 2020 British royal family includes Queen Elizabeth II and her children. Prince Andrew is the son of Queen Elizabeth II. Prince Andrew was accused of sexual abuse in 2019. Sexual assault is classified as a felony. |
bfc739cbf7aaf9f53ada | The Mentalist | American police procedural drama television series (2008-2015) | Was the Mentalist filmed in black and white? | false | The Mentalist first aired in 2008. Black and white television shows were no longer being made in 2008. |
1aa02d78c5add228c611 | Korea under Japanese rule | Japanese occupation of Korea from 1910–1945 | Did people in Korea under Japanese Rule watch a lot of Iron Chef? | false | The first televisions were sold in 1946. Iron Chef started airing in 1993. |
787aedef693b5860aac5 | Knight | An award of an honorary title for past or future service with its roots in chivalry in the Middle Ages | Are there any official American knights? | false | The English monarchy bestows the title of knighthood upon deserving English citizens. They only knight English people. The American government does not do knightings of its own. |
b651b1d70b88ae98bc25 | Ammonia | Chemical compound of nitrogen and hydrogen | Is it safe to use Ammonia with Clorox? | false | Clorox is a brand name of a line of bleach products. Ammonia and bleach react together to produce toxic gas. |
f43533225534420816d6 | Giant squid | Deep-ocean dwelling squid in the family Architeuthidae | Can you house a giant squid at Soldier Field? | true | Soldier Field is a football stadium Football fields are 120 yards long, or 360 feet The maximum length of a giant squid is 43 feet |
60c525b944e991fb9821 | Old English | Early form of English; Anglo-Saxon | Would a Pict be confused by Old English? | true | Old English was spoken by the Anglo-Saxons, a Germanic tribe that inhabited England. The Picts were a Celtic-speaking people that lived in what is now Scotland. The Pictish language died out by 1100AD and was replaced by Gaelic. Gaelic and Old English are completely different languages from different branches of the Indo-European language family. Gaelic vocabulary is very different from Old English and verbs are also conjugated differently. |
ab5cd41c7f7a74451bdf | Jeremy Irons | English actor | Did Jeremy Irons master sweep picking as a child? | false | Jeremy Irons was the drummer and harmonica player in a four-man school band called the Four Pillars of Wisdom. Sweep picking is a guitar playing technique. |
4148e19a53dfbb020484 | Anchovy | Family of fishes | Are there bones in an anchovy pizza? | true | Anchovies used on pizza are typically packed whole in oil or water. Anchovies on pizza are not usually cut or filleted in any way. |
463567e1582ccab9a048 | Euro | European currency | Will a 2 Euro coin float across the Red Sea? | false | A 2 Euro coin is made of a mix of copper and brass. Objects float if their density is less than water. Ancient bronze metal ingots were found on the sea floor off the coast of Italy in 2015. |
4de177ae8c827fd0ffb1 | Retail | Sale of goods and services from individuals or businesses to the end-user | Is retail a job anybody can be suited for? | false | Most retail jobs require employees to be able to lift, push, and pull 25-50 lbs. Retail positions require employees to interact with customers regularly. Various disabilities can diminish one's ability to interact with the public. |
fab710522fe2f188579d | Buzz Aldrin | American astronaut; second person to walk on the Moon | Could Buzz Aldrin have owned a computer? | true | Buzz Aldrin was born in 1930 and is still alive in 2020. Home computers were first available for sale in 1977. |
e5f9336ceb74622c14c0 | Model (person) | person employed to display, advertise and promote products, or to serve as a visual aid | Would a model be likely to frequently enjoy the menu at Cookout? | false | Models are known for being very thin on average. Cookout serves high calorie American style barbecue food. Models often have pressure put on them to maintain a slim figure. |
2def6bb4885a6cc0a6a5 | Mickey Mouse | Disney cartoon character | Would Mickey Mouse blend in with the American flag? | false | The American Flag is colored red, white, and blue. Mickey Mouse typically wears red shorts, large yellow shoes, and white gloves. The color yellow stands out distinctly from red, white, and blue. Things that are colored similarly or identically will blend in with each other. |
b6713901d33bc1020596 | Richard Wagner | German composer | Was Mozart accused of stealing from Richard Wagner? | false | Mozart died in 1791. Richard Wagner was born in 1813. |
c70d40b57fa67ea13ed6 | Tonsure | hairstyle related to religious devotion | Does a person using tonsure have hair at the top of their scalp? | false | Tonsure involves shaving some or all of the hair from the head. Tonsure styles include a large bald spot at the top of the scalp. |
e8cc7615cfaf45069eb5 | Ludacris | American rapper and actor | Can you watch the Borgia's World of Wonders before Ludacris's Release Therapy finishes? | true | World of Wonders is an episode of the Showtime TV series The Borgias, with a run time of 49 minutes. Ludacris's 2006 album Release Therapy has a run time of 62 minutes. |
947a089ce6992869815a | Swallow | family of birds | Did the swallow play a role in a famous film about King Arthur? | true | Monty Python and the Holy Grail was a famous film about King Arthur In Monty Python and the Holy Grail, swallows are mentioned several times |
6f4c8a2789c0305c4f63 | Maya Angelou | American poet, author, and civil rights activist | Did any of Maya Angelou's children follow in her footsteps? | true | Maya Angelou was a civil rights activist and author. Maya Angelou had a son named Guy Johnson in 1945. Guy Johnson is an author that has written over twenty books and essays. Guy Johnson's books explore many civil rights themes. |
e9e2b22b193fcca2a976 | Cricket (insect) | small insects of the family Gryllidae | Would someone buying crickets be likely to own pets? | true | Reptiles are a popular pet for people. Reptiles enjoy eating crickets. Crickets are sold at many pet stores. |
27b84ef72c557aa8fc14 | Watermelon | A large fruit with a smooth hard rind, of the gourd family | Is watermelon safe for people with a tricarboxylic acid allergy? | true | Tricarboxylic acid as an acid that manifests itself in fruits as citric acid. Citric acid can be found in citrus fruits such as oranges and lemon. Watermelon is not a citrus fruit. |
f486ba373c1b13c27667 | Golden eagle | species of bird | Is the Golden eagle considered a scavenger bird? | false | Scavengers are defined as animals that feed on dead carcasses of animals they have not killed themselves. Vultures are scavengers that hover in the air and swoop down to feed once they see an animal killed by another animal. The Golden eagle has sharp talons to hunt its own prey. Golden eagles kill and feed on hares, rabbits, and ground squirrels. |
8b72c6650e23554f51eb | Glenn Beck | American talk radio and television host | Would Glen Beck and Stephen Colbert be likely to tour together? | false | Glenn Beck is a right wing commentator known for strong opinions and serious tone. Stephen Colbert is a liberal political commentator who takes a comedic approach to his work. |
67f4435b81df96894ef8 | Middle Ages | Period of European history from the 5th to the 15th century | Was dynamite used during Middle Ages warfare? | false | The Middle Ages ended with the Fall of Constantinople in 1453. Dynamite was invented by Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel in the 1870s. |
e43424acbaf3f64feefd | Brazilian Navy | Naval warfare branch of Brazil's military forces | Are some Brazilian Navy ships built in Britian? | true | The Brazilian Navy stated in 2018 that they had purchased the helicopter carrier ship HMS Ocean. HMS stands for "His/Her Majesty's Ship", which is emblazoned on ships of the British Royal Navy. Some of the ships in the Brazilian Navy are guided missile frigates built in Britian. |
4c7da1c6a6b94f8c44b1 | Saltwater crocodile | species of reptile | Are saltwater crocodiles related to alligators? | true | Crocodiles belong to the family Crocodylinae. Alligators belong to the family Alligatoridae. Crocodylinae and Alligatoridae both belong to the order Crocodilia. |
b64be915de0e671e8548 | Easter Bunny | Folkloric figure and symbol of Easter | Is the Easter Bunny popular in September? | false | The Easter Bunny is a symbol of the Christian holiday of Easter Easter occurs in March or April each year |
97c91d5613b99fd4098f | Gorilla | Genus of mammals | Are gorillas closely related to humans? | true | Gorillas are part of the animal family Hominidae. Hominidae also includes the genus Homo, which only contains the human species. |
4773d577873ff9e04a88 | Woodrow Wilson | 28th president of the United States | Did Woodrow Wilson consider Blacks to be equal members of society? | false | Woodrow Wilson supported the Ku Klux Klan. The Ku Klux Klan consider Blacks to be inferior. |
9ca37a720a283c3d6045 | Common warthog | Wild member of the pig family | Would a Common warthog starve in a greenhouse? | false | A greenhouse is an enclosed building in which plants are grown. The Common warthog is an animal that feeds on grasses, roots, berries, and small insects. Aphids, fungus gnats, and caterpillars, are common insects found in greenhouses. |
e3253bcbb5125e2d29d9 | Learning disability | Range of neurodevelopmental conditions | Do placozoa get learning disabilities? | false | Learning disabilities are neurodevelopmental conditions afflicting a portion of the human population Neurodevelopmental conditions affect the nervous system Placozoa are multicellular microscopic organisms which do not have a nervous system |
5897ec22db850f7b416e | John Key | 38th Prime Minister of New Zealand | As of 2020 have more women succeeded John Key than preceded him? | false | John Key, the 38th Prime Minister of New Zealand, has had one woman succeed him as Prime Minister. John key was preceded by two women as Prime Minister of New Zealand. |
47b4c3e06e1a2f42b91a | Bipolar disorder | mental disorder that causes periods of depression and abnormally elevated mood | Are you more likely to find bipolar disorder in a crowd than diabetes? | false | Bipolar disorder is a condition that effects around 1% of the population. It is estimated that around 10% of the population suffers from diabetes. |
cb19ebb5cbaa71bc32d6 | Duck | common name for many species in the bird family Anatidae | Would a duck ever need a Caesarean section? | false | A Caesarean section is a medical procedure in which surgery is performed to remove the baby from inside the mother. Ducks do not give live birth, they lay eggs. |
af6afbc6da7065d522ee | Ludacris | American rapper and actor | Is Ludacris in same music genre as 2000's Binaural? | false | Ludacris is a rapper, particularly in the southern rap style. Binaural was a 2000 album released by Pearl Jam. Pearl Jam is a grunge rock band formed in Seattle. |
62ac009461272e979537 | Albany, Georgia | City in Georgia, United States | Is Albany, Georgia the most populous US Albany? | false | Albany, Georgia had a population of 75,249 in 2018. Albany, New York had a population of 97,279 in 2018. |
c3fa97b16ea3e91e22d8 | Pacific War | Theater of World War II fought in the Pacific and Asia | Were muskets used in the Pacific War? | false | The Pacific War took place between 1941 and 1945. The musket became obsolete in modern warfare starting near 1870. |
c8e267b583f722ff485e | Constitution of the United States | Supreme law of the United States of America | Is the Hobbit more profitable for proofreader than Constitution of the United States? | true | Proofreaders typically get paid per the number of words in a document. The Constitution of the United States contains around 7,500 words. The Hobbit contains 95,356 words. |
2079d6c0fea33860fbc3 | Achilles | Greek mythological hero | Does Thiago Moises May 13 2020 submission move hypothetically hurt Achilles? | true | Thiago Moises is a mixed martial arts fighter in the UFC. Thiago Moises beat Michael Johnson by a heel hook submission. Greek hero Achilles had one weakness, his heel. |
a1db94948b252250102b | History of the world | Recorded history of humanity | Are the events of Star Trek: The Next Generation in the history of the world? | false | The history of the world includes factual events. Star Trek: TNG is a fictional television show. |
646d3503f3a3939e2e63 | Sea of Japan | Marginal sea between Japan, Russia and Korea | Would the top of Mount Fuji stick out of the Sea of Japan? | true | The average depth of the Sea of Japan is 5,748 feet (1,752 metres) and its maximum depth is 12,276 feet (3,742 metres) Mount Fuji is 3,776.24 metres (12,389.2 ft) tall. |
06c7a2b41766c56b48f7 | Nickel | Chemical element with atomic number 28 | Would nickel boil in the outer core of the earth? | true | The boiling point of nickel is 3003 Kelvin The temperature of earth's outer core is 3,000–4,500 Kelvin |
8aa5c9ba2ae74151dd6e | Krishna | Major deity in Hinduism | Was Krishna skilled at using the bow? | true | Lord Krishna was known as the eighth manifestation of the god Vishnu. Vishnu had a trove of weapons including the Sudarshana Chakra and Sharanga. Sharanga was a celestial bow and a favored weapon of Vishnu. |
130613016c3647a2f44b | Honey bee | Eusocial flying insect of genus Apis, producing surplus honey | Can a single honey bee sting multiple humans? | false | When a honey bee stings a human, the stinger becomes stuck in the skin and detaches from the bee. This usually results in the bee's death. Even if it survives, it no longer has a stinger to attack another person with. |
30c3a32157acb4861555 | Armadillo | family of mammals | Could someone theoretically use an armadillo as a shield? | true | Armadillos have hard armor made of dermal bone. Humans have ended up in the hospital due to bullets ricocheting against an armadillo's shell. |
d82193894aa1c12fbc40 | Nissan | Japanese automobile manufacturer | Do workers at Nissan's headquarters eat with chopsticks? | true | Nissan's headquarters are located in Yokohama, Japan. It is customary to eat with chopsticks in East Asian countries. Japan is a country in East Asia. |
46f53b9e0008ad1110ed | Cuban Revolution | Revolution in Cuba between 1953 and 1959 | During the Cuban revolution, did the US experience a population boom? | true | After WWII, the US experienced a baby boom. WWII ended in 1945. |
7f4effbc97ab2b5fd4a7 | British cuisine | culinary traditions of the United Kingdom | Could an American confuse breakfast in British cuisine for dinner? | true | In British Cuisine, baked beans are served with toast for breakfast. In the US, baked beans are served alongside barbecue dinners. British 'Full breakfasts' include grilled vegetables like mushrooms and whole cherry tomatoes. Grilled mushrooms and tomatoes are used more often in evening dishes in the US. |
e76f4ef36aee97eafb49 | Ahura Mazda | highest deity of Zoroastrianism | Can you worship Ahura Mazda at a mosque? | false | Ahura Mazda is a deity in Zoroastrianism A mosque is a place of worship for Muslims |
5ce7ac7909c8331097b5 | Coca | group of plant varieties cultivated for coca production | Is a Coca plant farm likely to be found in Yakutsk? | false | Coca is a plant originating in South America and used as a cash crop. Yakutsk is a city in east Siberia. The Coca plant grows in a humid tropical climate. Siberia has an extremely cold subarctic climate. |
f240c88676b6ac6896ad | Kayak | small boat propelled with a double-bladed paddle | Is the kayak a traditional boat in New Zealand? | false | Kayaks were developed by native peoples to hunt in northern waters of the Arctic Ocean, North Atlantic, Bering Sea and North Pacific. New Zealand is in the Southern Hemisphere. The native Maori people of New Zealand arrived there in canoes. |
956ca4e81d4ec39ab11a | Guam | Island territory of the United States of America | Does Guam have a state capital? | false | Guam is not a state. Only states can have a state capital. |
91ec6f3b34115feccada | Ham | Pork from a leg cut that has been preserved by wet or dry curing, with or without smoking | Will parma ham be ready for New Year's if the pig is slaughtered in December? | false | Parma ham requires two months to cure New Year's is at most one month away from December |
cf23e1cddf4e7f714ba3 | Drum | type of musical instrument of the percussion family | Would a vegan prefer a natural bongo drum over a synthetic one? | false | Natural bongo drums are made with leather. Synthetic bongo drums are made with plastic or leather substitutes. Vegans do not use or consume any animal products. |
aed17ee939fc9dbe75fd | CAPTCHA | computer test to discriminate human users from spambots | Are any of the words that CAPTCHA stands for palindromes? | false | A palindrome is a word that reads the same backwards and forwards like madam. CAPTCHA stands for: Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart. |
f81316ea85357f58284b | Lord Voldemort | Fictional character of Harry Potter series | Would Lord Voldemort have been barred from Hogwarts under his own rules? | true | Lord Voldemort wanted to rid the wizarding world of half blood wizards. Lord Volemort was born a half blood, part muggle part wizard. |
420837c63ba49f76d2a7 | Earth Day | Annual event on 22 April | Is Earth Day celebrated in summer? | false | Earth Day is celebrated on April 22. Summer runs from about June 20 to September 20. |
40b7c34188d5b36bc486 | Lamborghini | Italian car manufacturer | Can Lamborghini's fastest model win a race against a Porsche 911? | true | Lamborghini's fastest model is the Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster. The Lamborghini Aventador SVJ Roadster has a top speed of 217 MPH. The Porsche 911 has a top speed of 191 MPH. |
d9aeae10998c093c0cc9 | Toyota Supra | A sports car and grand tourer manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation | Can a Toyota Supra make a vlog? | false | A vlog is a "video blog" about one's experience A Toyota Supra does not have consciousness to recount any experiences |
2ee33d6353893e4bd69c | Japan Airlines | airline headquartered in Tokyo, Japan | Are any of the destinations of Japan Airlines former Axis Powers? | true | Japan Airlines flies all over the world to places such as Germany, Ireland, and Australia. The Axis Powers were the countries that fought against the Allies during World War II. Axis Powers included countries such as Germany, Italy, and Japan. |
1a0dcaf77f1c45f67d25 | Modern Family | American comedy TV series | Did Modern Family win a Slammy award? | false | Modern Family is a television sitcom The Slammy Awards were presented to people involved in professional wrestling |
06361fd92f628fe402e6 | World of Warcraft | video game by Blizzard Entertainment | Is World of Warcraft heavier than a loaf of bread? | false | World of Warcraft is a piece of software. Software is digital. Digital items do not have weight. |
b35f58b61b53c487d1ab | Polyamory | Practice of or desire for intimate relationships with more than one partner | Is polyamory allowed in the Catholic Church? | false | A central tenet of the Catholic Church is a one-to-one match between man and woman. The ten commandments claim that "coveting your neighbors wife" is a sin. |
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