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4ec8cd118be8a53ec516	Koala	An arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia.	Would Alexander Hamilton have known about koalas?	false	Alexander Hamilton died in 1804. The first published depiction of a koala was in 1810.
141e0ea8af89ad9c91af	Management	Coordinating the efforts of people	In order to work in district management, does one need a car?	true	District managers are responsible for supervising many stores within an area. District managers must travel to the various stores they supervise to ensure peak performance.
4f08d9a0fba58ad9ca73	Taco Bell	American fast-food chain	Will more people go in and out of Taco Bell than a Roy Rogers each year?	true	Taco Bell has over 7,072 restaurants as of 2018. Roy Rogers had over 600 restaurants at its peak. Roy Rogers has 48 locations as of 2019.
f3584715f2b8d7894a3a	Edward Snowden	American whistleblower and former National Security Agency contractor	Could Edward Snowden join MENSA?	true	Snowden scored above 145 on two separate IQ tests. The minimum accepted IQ score for MENSA on the Stanford–Binet is 132, while for the Cattell it is 148.
10353348b0d7077924be	Paparazzi	profession	Were paparazzi involved in the death of a member of the royal family?	true	Diana Spencer was being pursued by paparazzi when her vehicle was involved in a fatal accident. Diana Spencer was known as 'Princess Diana' and was the Princess of Wales.
3b70f1178fdb45ad2a24	Ariana Grande	American singer, songwriter, and actress	Does Ariana Grande's signature style combine comfort items and high fashion?	true	Ariana Grande's signature style is a long, over-sized pullover sweater with thigh high heels. Oversized pullovers are considered lounge wear, for relaxing at home in. High heels are associated with high style.
06215d4b6f1a4b975d9c	Federal Reserve	Central banking system of the United States	Is the Federal Reserve a quick walk from Space Needle?	false	The Federal Reserve building is headquartered in Washington, D.C. The Space Needle is located in Seattle, Washington. There are over 2700 miles from Seattle, Washington to Washington, D.C.
d07d517db865174dcee4	Soup	primarily liquid food	While on a liquid diet, are there some types of soup you cannot eat?	true	Italian wedding soup has large chunks including meatballs and pasta which require chewing. Chicken Noodle soup has chunks of chicken and large noodles in it that require chewing.
c7a1cb4992a5eafa99ec	Bengal cat	Breed of cat	Would a Bengal cat be afraid of catching a fish?	false	Fish live in water. Many Bengal owners say that their Bengal naturally retrieves items. Bengal cats often enjoy playing in water.
cea31f260dfec9aa0f1f	Monkey	Animal of the "higher primates" (the simians), but excluding the apes	Would a monkey outlive a human being on average?	false	The average human lifespan is 79 years. The longest-lived monkey species have a lifespan about 45-50 years in captivity.
63fb8f40ca6c2226dd01	Dr. Seuss	American children's writer and illustrator	Did the death of Helen Palmer have a significant effect on Dr. Seuss?	true	Dr. Seuss's real name was Theodor Geisel. Theodor Geisel was married to Helen Palmer at the time of her suicide. Theodor Geisel is quoted having said he considered suicide after the death of his wife.
58be99559ef0ccdbb36c	Meatball	dish made from ground meat rolled into a small ball-like form	Do restaurants associate meatballs with the wrong country of origin?	true	Spaghetti and meatballs are a staple on Italian pizzeria menus in the US. The Olive Garden, an Italian family restaurant, has several dishes with meatballs. Meatballs originated in the Chinese Qin dynasty (221 BC to 207 BC).
36c497860f72d148e4e8	Donkey	El burrito de sheck	Are Donkeys part of Christmas celebrations?	true	"Dominic The Donkey" is a popular Christmas song. "Nestor The Ling Eared Christmas Donkey" is a popular Christmas Movie.
8dc182aaa2d2117c4091	CNES	French space agency	Has CNES planted a French flag on the lunar surface?	false	The lunar surface is on the moon. CNES has not sent a person to the moon.
6d62de0fed9d8151b413	Torah	First five books of the Hebrew Bible	Does Happy Gilmore Productions CEO own a Torah?	true	The CEO of Happy Gilmore Productions is Adam Sandler. Adam Sandler's religious beliefs are Judaism. The Torah is the first part of the bible in Judaism.
ef398edbb1efa0d9f33f	Parc des Princes	football stadium in Paris, France	Was the Parc des Princes fully operational during June of 2020?	false	June of 2020 was marked by a global pandemic. During a global pandemic, large events are not permitted to proceed fully.
45cccf7bbcd884bc0af0	Led Zeppelin	English rock band	Did the band Led Zeppelin own a prime number of gilded gramophones?	true	5 is a prime number A Grammy Award trophy is a gilded gramophone Led Zeppelin won 5 Grammy Awards
3a810d24f086f07f71bf	Butler	male domestic worker in charge of all the male household staff	Did the butler Eugene Allen retire the same year a centuries-old war ended?	true	Eugene Allen was a butler at the White House for 34 years until 1986 The United Kingdom and the Kingdom of the Netherlands ended the Three Hundred and Thirty Five Years' Warnin 1986
f03fe75dde01742e5a03	Metropolitan Museum of Art	Art museum in New York City, New York	Could Bernie Sanders visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art twenty times for under two hundred dollars?	false	Bernie Sanders is a senior citizen Senior citizens from outside NY, NJ, or CT must pay $17 per visit
ddf1a475bda7523ab5a9	Holy Land	Term used by Jews, Christians, and Muslims to describe the Land of Israel and Palestine	Is the Holy Land important to Eastern religions?	false	Eastern religions include Hinduism, Buddhism, and Shintoism. Hinduism recognizes seven Holy Cities which are Ayodhya, Mathura, Haridwar, Varanasi, Kanchipuram, Dvaraka and Ujjain. Bodh Gaya: (in the current Mahabodhi Temple, Bihar, India), is the most important religious site and place of pilgrimage for Buddhists. The most sacred Shinto shrine is located in the city of Ise, within the Shima Peninsula of Japan.
14a891550bef9ab64ef8	Foot (unit)	customary unit of length	When en route from China to France, must pilots know their altitude in the imperial foot?	true	Most international airports and aviators use the foot to measure altitude China and North Korea require pilots to use meters for altitude Pilots must communicate their altitude with local air traffic control
af2d3c137bd3f5230012	United States Department of Education	United States government department	Does the United States Department of Education oversee services benefiting undocumented migrants?	true	The United States Department of Education oversees public education across the United States. Public education is a service. Public education services are given to students of migrant families that may be undocumented.
0fe658b221ff8ad08a14	Roman numerals	Numbers in the Roman numeral system	Does the FDA require sell by dates using Roman Numerals?	false	There are no requirements for food to have sell by dates. Sell by dates on most food items are written using arabic numerals.
f8cc260e3863b0be4b81	Hypothermia	A human body core temperature below 35.0°C	Would you be more likely to die of hypothermia in New York than Florida?	true	Central New York Winters are between 12-30 degrees Fahrenheit. Florida winters are between 65 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit.
bf5f8d8dc96fe5e04f4b	Cooper (profession)	Maker of staved vessels such as barrels	Are coopers required in the beverage industry?	true	Coopers make barrels. Barrels are used to store certain alcoholic beverages during production.
d9a89b17f569834014a1	Daytona 500	Auto race held in Daytona, Florida, United States	Did Dale Jr hug his dad after their last Daytona 500 together?	false	Dale Jr. and his father Dale Sr. last raced together at the Daytona 500 in 2001. During the 2001 Daytona 500 Dale Sr. suffered a basilar skull fracture and died.
3ca5966b88394e62271e	University of Pennsylvania	Private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Could Brooke Shields succeed at University of Pennsylvania?	true	Brooke Shields graduated from Princeton University. Princeton is ranked as the number 1 national college by US news. University of Pennsylvania is ranked as number 6 national college by US news. Princeton only admits around 6 percent of applicants as of 2018. University of Pennsylvania accepts around 9% of applicants as of 2018.
47ba7dfed8eef54588a8	Toyota Prius	Hybrid electric automobile	Can a microwave melt a Toyota Prius battery?	false	A Toyota Prius uses a 202 V nickel-metal hydride battery. Nickel has a melting point of 2651 F. Microwaves rarely warm food more than 212 F.
c32b7909c41d4af5933d	Sea shanty	work song sung to accompany labor on board large merchant sailing vessels	Did travelers sing sea shanties on the Oregon Trail?	false	Sea shanties are sung on seaborne vessels The Oregon Trail was a land-based emigration trail
9fb41cefb010f47033f3	Gladiator	combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire	Did Gladiator's weapon of choice require less hands than Soul Calibur's Faust?	true	Faust is a zweihander sword in the Soul Calibur video game series. A zweihander is a giant sword that requires two hands to wield. Gladiators used the Gladius which was a short one handed sword.
27368c21e50b6af694ab	Ethics	branch of philosophy that systematizes, defends, and recommends concepts of right and wrong conduct	Would an ethics professor teach a class on Cezanne?	false	Cezanne was an Impressionist painter Aesthetics is the branch of philosophy that deals with the arts
c099aea9bc84f482419d	Gladiator	combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire	Did a gladiator kill his opponent with a shotgun?	false	The gladiator games lasted for nearly a thousand years, reaching their peak between the 1st century BC and the 2nd century AD. The gladiator games finally declined during the early 5th century. The shotgun was not invented until approximately the 18th century.
33f7f8c55b4acedb061a	Lolcat	image combining a photograph of a cat with text intended to contribute humour	Is purchasing food for a Lolcat unnecessary?	true	An image macro is a piece of digital media featuring a picture, or artwork, superimposed with some form of text. Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for an organism. An organism is any individual entity that embodies the properties of life. Digital media does not embody the properties of life.
b3b209d7fe1a38ad7844	Dancing with the Stars	several international television series based on the format of the British TV series Strictly Come Dancing	Is double duty an incorrect phrase for host of Dancing With The Stars?	false	Double duty refers to having more than one job at the same time. The host of Dancing WIth The Stars is Tom Bergeron. Tom Bergeron is the host of America's Funniest Home Videos.
4e598d222fe1001cf4f8	Kangaroo	сommon name of family of marsupials	Could Scooby Doo fit in a kangaroo pouch?	false	Scooby Doo is a fictional cartoon Great Dane. Great Danes can be 30-34 inches in height. Kangaroo babies can fit in their mother's pouch until they're 10 weeks of age. A 10 week old kangaroo is much smaller than a Great Dane.
fc9339f21f44a3841a7c	Koala	An arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia.	Do Koalas prefer Eucalyptus over meat?	true	Koalas are herbivores. Koalas main dietary staple is eucalyptus
0cafe7ae4858b90c92ab	1800	Year	Did England win any Olympic gold medals in 1800?	false	Olympic medals can only be won during the Olympics. The Olympics were first held in 1896.
dc9a0bab0809f6a1b59b	Star Wars	Epic science fantasy space opera franchise	Do Star Wars fans say "beam me up" often?	false	Beam me up is an expression from Star Trek. Much to the annoyance of fans, Star Trek and Star Wars are often confused for one another.
2075b087e620fb920439	Conan O'Brien	American television show host and comedian	Would most children be up past their bedtime if they were watching Conan O'Brien?	true	Conan O'Brien airs at 11 PM. It is recommended that children are in bed before 10PM.
ee9770dcce6a42b4c97e	Jackson Pollock	American painter	Was Jackson Pollock straight edge?	false	Jackson Pollock was a famous painter. Straight Edge is a punk inspired lifestyle who's adherents abstain from alcohol and drugs. Jackson Pollock was an alcoholic. Jackson Pollock died in a car crash while driving under the influence of alcohol.
52f9fdeab2e51f01f3dd	Clark Gable	American actor	Did Clark Gable appear in any movies scored by John Williams?	false	Clark Gable died in 1960. John Williams scored his first movie in 1961.
08a7de56c14143be3535	Quran	The central religious text of Islam	Would an adherent of Zoroastrianism consult the Quran for religious guidance?	false	The Quran is the central religious text of Islam Zoroastrianism is an ancient religion predating Islam by several centuries
4c00343e96364ec24227	Drag king	female performance artists who dress and behave in masculine way for performance	Do drag kings take testosterone to look masculine?	false	Drag Kings will use contouring and makeup to make their facial features appear more masculine and chiseled. Testosterone is prescribed for transgender men to help with transitioning and dysphoria. Drag kings often identify as women, but dress as men for show.
7f79c8faf724cc8f0e72	Frankenstein	1818 novel by Mary Shelley	Could Robert Wadlow hypothetically see Frankenstein's monster's bald spot from above?	true	The monster in Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein, was said to be 8 feet tall. Robert Wadlow was the world's tallest man. Robert Wadlow was 8 feet 11.1 inches tall.
533d15de91fbfa97347d	Pregnancy	time when children develop inside the mother's body before birth	Will 2020 elephant pregnancy last past next year with 4 solar eclipses?	false	The gestation period of elephants are around 95 weeks. The year 2029 is the next year with 4 solar eclipses.
ea8a51f7a2d1d21096a5	Nikola Tesla	Serbian American inventor	Was Nikola Tesla's home country involved in the American Civil War?	false	Nikola Tesla was born in the Austrian Empire The American Civil War was a domestic American conflict
d38d93ba50044cce053c	New York Harbor	harbor in the New York City, U.S.A. metropolitan area	Does New York Harbor sit on a craton without volcanic activity?	false	New York Harbor is located on Laurentia craton. The southwestern portion of Laurentia contains numerous large volcanic eruptions.
4cdeb92d520f5e531f85	James Watson	American molecular biologist, geneticist, and zoologist	Does James Watson believe that Africans are inferior to Europeans?	true	James Watson is a geneticist, who believes in his own work. James Watson is quoted as saying that genetic testing "proves" that Africans aren't as smart.
dfdc7f7197f90ec78844	Pharmacology	Branch of biology concerning drugs	Did Julius Caesar read books on Pharmacology?	false	Pharmacology has its origins in the Middle Ages. The Middle Ages took place from 476 AD-1453 AD. Julius Caesar lived from 100 BC-44 BC.
6f0b33d71d2e65d3b376	Sonnet	form of poetry with fourteen lines; by the thirteenth century it signified a poem of fourteen lines that follows a strict rhyme scheme and specific structure	Did a Polish poet write sonnets about Islamic religion?	true	Adam Mickiewicz was a Polish poet. Adam Mickiewicz 's sonnet sequence focuses heavily on the culture and Islamic religion of the Crimean Tatars.
c681171e816f3117df0b	Tongue	mouth organ that tastes and facilitates speech	Is the tongue part of a creature's head?	true	A creature's tongue is inside its mouth. A creature's mouth is part of its head.
3157a0f428531ebed7b9	Minor League Baseball	hierarchy of professional baseball leagues affiliated with Major League Baseball	Are any minor league baseball teams named after felines?	true	Felines include cats, tigers, and lions. The Sacramento River Cats are a minor league baseball affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. The Tri-City Valley Cats are a minor league baseball affiliate of the Houston Astros. The Lakeland Flying Tigers are a minor league baseball affiliate of the Detroit Tigers.
f6b966be1495ead0fe7f	Metroid	Video game series	Did Electronic Arts profit from Metroid sales?	false	Metroid was created and published by Nintendo. Electronic Arts is a video game company that is a competitor to Nintendo. Companies cannot profit of the work owned by another company typically. Companies do not typically share profits with their competitors.
51752ec2cb34e4ff1da0	P. G. Wodehouse	English author	Would P. G. Wodehouse be taught in second grade?	false	Second graders are often aged seven or eight. The works of Wodehouse are intended for an adult audience.
fedce5dbd46bf58a4e53	Mike Tyson	American boxer	Did Mike Tyson train to use the gogoplata?	false	Mike Tyson is a boxer The gogoplata is a chokehold used in mixed martial arts and various submission grappling disciplines
ca296dafd5943d07b01c	Ariana Grande	American singer, songwriter, and actress	Was Ariana Grande inspired by Imogen Heap?	true	Ariana Grande's song 'Goodnight And Go' uses a sample from a track of the same name. "Goodnight and Go" is originally an Imogen Heap song.
75cb50e207fe81886cfc	Easy Rider	1969 film by Dennis Hopper	Will the producer of Easy Rider become an octogenarian in 2021?	false	The producer of Easy Rider was Peter Fonda. Peter Fonda died in 2019 at the age of 79. An octogenarian is someone who is between 80 and 89 years old and is still alive.
1d95c8b85665773de38f	Herpes simplex virus	Species of virus	Can Planned Parenthood tell your University that you have Herpes simplex virus?	false	Planned Parenthood specializes in reproductive healthcare. Planned Parenthood practitioners are bound by HIPAA to not disclose any patient information.
3fc25e1cccc76bb79a68	Ludacris	American rapper and actor	Does Ludacris perform classical music?	false	Ludacris is a rap artist. Rap and hip hop music are not related to classical music.
e0bfafb25cde72664a3a	Larry King	American television and radio host	Could Larry King's marriages be counted on two feet?	true	The typical person has 10 toes spread across their two feet. Larry King has been married 8 times. You can count each marriage on each toe.
afa32406c205674efb7f	Amazons	warrior women from Greek mythology	Did any of the amazons on Xena: Warrior Princess star on later shows?	true	Xena" Warrior Princess was a fantasy TV series based on Greek mythology. Amazons on Xena: Warrior Princess were played by numerous actresses including: Danielle Cormack and Melinda Clarke. Melinda Clarke starred in numerous TV shows after Xena: Warrior Princess including The O.C. and Nikita.
f66e34419f26c8027ee6	Snoopy	cartoon dog	Would Taylor Swift refer to Snoopy as oppa?	true	Oppa is a Korean word used by women to address a man who is 10 or more years older than her Snoopy is 47 years old Taylor Swift is 30 years old
5165ea01d214c4e74188	Reconstruction era	Era of military occupation in the Southern United States after the American Civil War (1865–1877)	Can a Reconstruction era coin buy DJI Mavic Pro Drone?	true	The DJI Mavic Pro Drone retails for around $1,000 dollars. THE Reconstruction Era took place from 1865-1877. Mint condition 1870 Seated Liberty Silver Dollar's can sell for between $2,283 to $4,933.
381d38f377cfce5087b9	Dementia	long-term brain disorders causing impaired memory, reasoning, and normal function together with personality changes	Can dementia be cured with a cast?	false	Dementia refers to various disorders of the brain. Casts are used to help treat broken bones. The brain does not contain any bones.
f32228b474fc1ff18d59	Armadillo	family of mammals	Would multiple average rulers be necessary to measure the length of a giant armadillo?	true	The average ruler is 12 inches or 30 centimeters in length. The typical length of the giant armadillo is 75–100 cm (30–39 in), with the tail adding another 50 cm (20 in).
2549ab4ce062ef762c4c	Bern	Place in Switzerland	Are Citizens of Bern Switzerland are descendants of Genghis Khan?	true	Genghis Khan had sixteen children. 1 in 200 men are direct descendants of Genghis Khan. Switzerland has a large Asian immigration population which was around 19,000 in 2018.
e0f36bf27467cd086ecd	Leonardo da Vinci	15th and 16th-century Italian Renaissance polymath	Did Leonardo da Vinci lack contemporary peers in his home city?	false	Leonardo da Vinci was born in Anchiano, a town in the city of Florence. Da Vinci lived during the 15th and 16th century. Sandro Boticelli was a Florentine artist 15th and 16th century. Donatello was a Florentine artist during the 15th century.
20744bd481b4245333fa	Gorillaz	British virtual band	Has Gorillaz creator been in more bands than Bernard Sumner?	true	Gorillaz was created by Damon Albarn. Damon Albarn has been in five bands: Gorillaz, Blur, The Good, the Bad & the Queen, Elastica, and DRC Music. Bernard Sumner has been in three bands: New Order, Joy Division, and Electronic, Bad Lieutenant.
f2859b2ce17b5f5a6ad9	Chinchilla	Rodent genus	Is a Chinchilla breed of felis catus a type of rodent?	false	A Chinchilla is a rodent native to the Andes mountains. Felis catus is the scientific name for a cat. The Chinchilla breed of cats is named for its plush coat which shares similarities to the Chinchilla. The Chinchilla cat is really a variant of the Persian breed of cats.
10bc0e26996fa472791d	Nine Inch Nails	American industrial rock band	Did Nine Inch Nails inspire Aretha Franklin's sound?	false	Nine Inch Nails is a industrial heavy rock band. Aretha Franklin was a soul and R&B singer. Aretha Franklin began singing in a gospel choir. Nine Inch Nails lyrics have been described as profane and anti-God.
66b9bb0849ceff60cfde	Hepatitis	inflammation of the liver tissue	Could a dandelion suffer from hepatitis?	false	Only creatures that contain a liver can suffer from hepatitis. The liver is an organ only found in vertebrates. Vertebrates exist in the kingdom Animalia. Dandelions are plants in the kingdom Plantae.
59adb0e59a4f961f1c6f	Agnosticism	view that the existence of any deity is unknown or unknowable	Can a believer in agnosticism become pope?	false	The pope is the head of the Catholic Church. The pope is required to be a devout follower of Christ. Popes preach about the teachings of Christ and the belief in one god. Agnostics do not acknowledge the existence of god and instead state that no one knows if there is a god or not.
68ed0e7f870fb8e2b0e0	Ringo Starr	British musician, drummer of the Beatles	Has Ringo Starr been in a relatively large number of bands?	false	RIngo Starr has been in three bands besides the Beatles. Mike Patton, lead singer of Faith No More, has been in at least 12 bands. Dave Grohl, lead singer of the Foo Fighters, has played in over 10 bands.
1f7ba99375d4fa45119f	JAG (TV series)	American legal drama television series (1996-2005)	Did Joan Crawford guest star on JAG (TV series)?	false	JAG began airing in 1995. Joan Crawford died in 1977.
cd1a9cb828c1cbc7b2d1	Swan Lake	Ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky	Does open heart surgery finish before entirety of American Ballet Theatre's Swan Lake?	false	The American Ballet theatre's Swan Lake has a run time of 145 minutes. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute states that a coronary artery bypass takes 3 to 6 hours
ab833ae041b323f106cf	Sesame	species of plant	Are sesame seeds glued onto hamburger buns?	false	Glue is toxic and not used in food production. Sesame seeds add texture and visual appeal to hamburger buns. Beaten eggwhites are often used to adhere foods to other foods.
73c52134ab2a903d86db	Lemon	citrus fruit	Does Lemon enhance the flavor of milk?	false	When milk becomes acidic, the water and fats separate from each other. When the water and fats separate in milk, it becomes clumpy and has a bad texture. Lemon is highly acidic.
0dad98b7dde01ed9f144	Greyhound	Dog breed used in dog racing	Do people associate greyhounds with the movie 'Homeward Bound'?	false	The movie homeward bound features a golden retriever. The movie homeward bound features a pit bull type dog. There are no greyhounds in homeward bound.
0b0dc8dc326765c1540b	Cultural hegemony	Marxist notion of cultural dominance	Can the theory of cultural hegemony explain global warming?	false	Cultural hegemony is a theory of social and cultural dominance rooted in Marxism Marxism is a philosophy with applications in the social sciences and humanities Global warming is a phenomenon dealt with by environmental science
ff0c2df8c385ec5189dc	Sloth	tree dwelling animal noted for slowness	Could a sloth hypothetically watch an entire episode of Scrubs underwater?	true	Sloths can hold their breath underwater for up to 40 minutes. The running time of a Scrubs episode is between 20-23 minutes.
fba624d8c01833419760	August	eighth month in the Julian and Gregorian calendars	Is August a winter month for part of the world?	true	August is a summer month in the northern hemisphere. However, the seasons are opposite south of the Equator. August is in the middle of winter for Australia, Antarctica, and parts of Africa and South America.
d7886984475ee7c616a2	Haiku	very short form of Japanese poetry	Is Lines on the Antiquity of Microbes briefer than any haiku?	true	A haiku is a short Japanese poem that follows a 5, 7, 5 syllable structure. Lines on the Antiquity of Microbes, also known simply as Fleas is said to be the shortest poem written. Lines on the Antiquity of Microbes is made of one brief phrase: Adam. Had 'em.
0b3c9c9aea94adef6e3a	Bitcoin	decentralized cryptocurrency	Was the Louisiana Purchase made with bitcoin?	false	Bitcoin was launched as a currency in 2009. The Louisiana Purchase was in 1803.
b94f96243e515dba1dac	Stoning	execution method	Will a celibate cleric likely suffer a stoning in Somalia?	false	A cleric is the term for a Muslim priest. Celibate people remain chaste and do not engage in relations with others. Stoning is a penalty in Somalia used to punish adulterers. Many Islamic militants have been in control of various parts of Somalia.
1660a6bd9b0e309aef9b	Asian black bear	species of mammal	Can an Asian black bear use chopsticks?	false	Asian black bear are a species of bear found in asia. Asian black bear don't have opposable thumbs Chopsticks are eating utensils use requires opposable thumbs.
ac543a4e99396d4f8132	Mona Lisa	Painting by Leonardo da Vinci	Is the Mona Lisa based on a real person?	true	There are two main theories about the origin of the Mona Lisa. The first is that a wealthy noblewoman, the wife of one of Leonardo's friends, sat as the model. Another popular theory is that Leonardo painted her as a cross-gendered self portrait.
a1dabe439511af470303	Lil Wayne	American rapper, record executive and actor from Louisiana	Will AC/DC album sales buy more B-52 bombers than Lil Wayne's?	true	The B-52 bomber plane cost 60 million dollars in 2018. AC/DC has sold over 200 million albums. Lil Wayne has sold 120 million records worldwide.
ec71dcb7d6ace3e73ef9	Soup	primarily liquid food	Is shoe soup innocuous?	true	Soup is a primarily liquid food containing various meats and beans. Director Werner Herzog lost a bet and cooked his shoe into a soup and ate it in 1980. Werner Herzog turned 77 in 2019 and had a role in the hit TV series the Mandalorian.
6d2b70f4dd9eec8ef932	Doctorate	academic or professional degree	Should you be skeptical of a 21 year old claiming to have a doctorate?	true	The average age that someone gets their doctorate at is 33. A doctorate takes an average of 8.5 years.
53271c927076992cfb21	Suicide	Intentional act of causing one's own death	Is slitting your wrists an unreliable suicide method?	true	Wrist slitting has only a 6% mortality rate. Many people cannot complete the action of slitting their wrists due to pain or shock.
9390df61207ef77f8ba0	Swan	large water bird	Would WWF be angrier if you killed koala instead of black swan?	true	The WWF is an international organization that works for the preservation of animals. Black swans are designated as least concern species meaning they are not close to being endangered. Koalas are designated as vulnerable to extinction—just a step above endangered.
b3234ad7249fde05a126	Groundhog Day	Traditional method of weather prediction	Is groundhog day used as a global season indicator?	false	Groundhog Day is an American tradition that occurs on February 2nd. Groundhog Day derives from a superstition that if a groundhog sees it's shadow it will mean there are six more weeks of winter. People living in the southern hemisphere of the world experience summer while the people in the north experience winter. Different global cultures define the dates of seasons differently.
589eb85285b438a0c59f	Astrology	Pseudoscience claiming celestial objects influence human affairs	Would Elon Musk be more likely to know about astrology than physics?	false	Elon Musk is a businessman and engineer with a bachelor's degree and unfinished Ph.D. in physics Engineering is based on principles of applied physics Astrology is not a form of science or applied science
78754ccf05c5f541050c	Oceanography	The study of the physical and biological aspects of the ocean	Does a person suffering from Thalassophobia enjoy oceanography?	false	Thalassophobia is a deep and persistent fear of the sea. Oceanography is the study of bodies of water. Oceanographers frequently observe and interact with bodies of water such as lakes, seas, and oceans.
7e552e58565771a2008c	Noah's Ark	the vessel in the Genesis flood narrative	Were there eight humans on Noah's Ark?	true	Noah only took his family aboard the Ark. Noah brought his wife, three sons, and his sons' wives. Four couples lived on the Ark, eight total people.
2ed50522610a3683933f	Jalapeño	Hot pepper	Is jalapeno heat outclassed by Bhut jolokia?	true	The Scoville scale measures how hot peppers are. The jalapeno pepper has a Scoville scale rating of between 3,500 and 3,600 SHU (Scoville Heat Units). The Bhut jolokia (ghost pepper) has a Scoville scale rating of 1 million SHU (Scoville Heat Units).
e12fef0504a959e49b23	New England	Region in the northeastern United States	Can someone from New England profit by growing coffee?	false	Coffee can only be grown in subtropical and equatorial climates New England is located in a humid continental climate
da8b34432133127c4a97	P. G. Wodehouse	English author	Did P. G. Wodehouse like the internet as a child?	false	P. G. Wodehouse was born in 1881. The internet was not conceived of until 1965.
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Koala

An arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia.

Would Alexander Hamilton have known about koalas?

false

Alexander Hamilton died in 1804. The first published depiction of a koala was in 1810.

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Management

Coordinating the efforts of people

In order to work in district management, does one need a car?

true

District managers are responsible for supervising many stores within an area. District managers must travel to the various stores they supervise to ensure peak performance.

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Taco Bell

American fast-food chain

Will more people go in and out of Taco Bell than a Roy Rogers each year?

true

Taco Bell has over 7,072 restaurants as of 2018. Roy Rogers had over 600 restaurants at its peak. Roy Rogers has 48 locations as of 2019.

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Edward Snowden

American whistleblower and former National Security Agency contractor

Could Edward Snowden join MENSA?

true

Snowden scored above 145 on two separate IQ tests. The minimum accepted IQ score for MENSA on the Stanford–Binet is 132, while for the Cattell it is 148.

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Paparazzi

profession

Were paparazzi involved in the death of a member of the royal family?

true

Diana Spencer was being pursued by paparazzi when her vehicle was involved in a fatal accident. Diana Spencer was known as 'Princess Diana' and was the Princess of Wales.

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Ariana Grande

American singer, songwriter, and actress

Does Ariana Grande's signature style combine comfort items and high fashion?

true

Ariana Grande's signature style is a long, over-sized pullover sweater with thigh high heels. Oversized pullovers are considered lounge wear, for relaxing at home in. High heels are associated with high style.

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Federal Reserve

Central banking system of the United States

Is the Federal Reserve a quick walk from Space Needle?

false

The Federal Reserve building is headquartered in Washington, D.C. The Space Needle is located in Seattle, Washington. There are over 2700 miles from Seattle, Washington to Washington, D.C.

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Soup

primarily liquid food

While on a liquid diet, are there some types of soup you cannot eat?

true

Italian wedding soup has large chunks including meatballs and pasta which require chewing. Chicken Noodle soup has chunks of chicken and large noodles in it that require chewing.

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Bengal cat

Breed of cat

Would a Bengal cat be afraid of catching a fish?

false

Fish live in water. Many Bengal owners say that their Bengal naturally retrieves items. Bengal cats often enjoy playing in water.

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Monkey

Animal of the "higher primates" (the simians), but excluding the apes

Would a monkey outlive a human being on average?

false

The average human lifespan is 79 years. The longest-lived monkey species have a lifespan about 45-50 years in captivity.

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Dr. Seuss

American children's writer and illustrator

Did the death of Helen Palmer have a significant effect on Dr. Seuss?

true

Dr. Seuss's real name was Theodor Geisel. Theodor Geisel was married to Helen Palmer at the time of her suicide. Theodor Geisel is quoted having said he considered suicide after the death of his wife.

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Meatball

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

Do restaurants associate meatballs with the wrong country of origin?

true

Spaghetti and meatballs are a staple on Italian pizzeria menus in the US. The Olive Garden, an Italian family restaurant, has several dishes with meatballs. Meatballs originated in the Chinese Qin dynasty (221 BC to 207 BC).

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Donkey

El burrito de sheck

Are Donkeys part of Christmas celebrations?

true

"Dominic The Donkey" is a popular Christmas song. "Nestor The Ling Eared Christmas Donkey" is a popular Christmas Movie.

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CNES

French space agency

Has CNES planted a French flag on the lunar surface?

false

The lunar surface is on the moon. CNES has not sent a person to the moon.

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Torah

First five books of the Hebrew Bible

Does Happy Gilmore Productions CEO own a Torah?

true

The CEO of Happy Gilmore Productions is Adam Sandler. Adam Sandler's religious beliefs are Judaism. The Torah is the first part of the bible in Judaism.

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Parc des Princes

football stadium in Paris, France

Was the Parc des Princes fully operational during June of 2020?

false

June of 2020 was marked by a global pandemic. During a global pandemic, large events are not permitted to proceed fully.

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Led Zeppelin

English rock band

Did the band Led Zeppelin own a prime number of gilded gramophones?

true

5 is a prime number A Grammy Award trophy is a gilded gramophone Led Zeppelin won 5 Grammy Awards

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Butler

male domestic worker in charge of all the male household staff

Did the butler Eugene Allen retire the same year a centuries-old war ended?

true

Eugene Allen was a butler at the White House for 34 years until 1986 The United Kingdom and the Kingdom of the Netherlands ended the Three Hundred and Thirty Five Years' Warnin 1986

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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Art museum in New York City, New York

Could Bernie Sanders visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art twenty times for under two hundred dollars?

false

Bernie Sanders is a senior citizen Senior citizens from outside NY, NJ, or CT must pay $17 per visit

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Holy Land

Term used by Jews, Christians, and Muslims to describe the Land of Israel and Palestine

Is the Holy Land important to Eastern religions?

false

Eastern religions include Hinduism, Buddhism, and Shintoism. Hinduism recognizes seven Holy Cities which are Ayodhya, Mathura, Haridwar, Varanasi, Kanchipuram, Dvaraka and Ujjain. Bodh Gaya: (in the current Mahabodhi Temple, Bihar, India), is the most important religious site and place of pilgrimage for Buddhists. The most sacred Shinto shrine is located in the city of Ise, within the Shima Peninsula of Japan.

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Foot (unit)

customary unit of length

When en route from China to France, must pilots know their altitude in the imperial foot?

true

Most international airports and aviators use the foot to measure altitude China and North Korea require pilots to use meters for altitude Pilots must communicate their altitude with local air traffic control

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United States Department of Education

United States government department

Does the United States Department of Education oversee services benefiting undocumented migrants?

true

The United States Department of Education oversees public education across the United States. Public education is a service. Public education services are given to students of migrant families that may be undocumented.

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Roman numerals

Numbers in the Roman numeral system

Does the FDA require sell by dates using Roman Numerals?

false

There are no requirements for food to have sell by dates. Sell by dates on most food items are written using arabic numerals.

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Hypothermia

A human body core temperature below 35.0°C

Would you be more likely to die of hypothermia in New York than Florida?

true

Central New York Winters are between 12-30 degrees Fahrenheit. Florida winters are between 65 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Cooper (profession)

Maker of staved vessels such as barrels

Are coopers required in the beverage industry?

true

Coopers make barrels. Barrels are used to store certain alcoholic beverages during production.

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Daytona 500

Auto race held in Daytona, Florida, United States

Did Dale Jr hug his dad after their last Daytona 500 together?

false

Dale Jr. and his father Dale Sr. last raced together at the Daytona 500 in 2001. During the 2001 Daytona 500 Dale Sr. suffered a basilar skull fracture and died.

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University of Pennsylvania

Private Ivy League research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Could Brooke Shields succeed at University of Pennsylvania?

true

Brooke Shields graduated from Princeton University. Princeton is ranked as the number 1 national college by US news. University of Pennsylvania is ranked as number 6 national college by US news. Princeton only admits around 6 percent of applicants as of 2018. University of Pennsylvania accepts around 9% of applicants as of 2018.

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Toyota Prius

Hybrid electric automobile

Can a microwave melt a Toyota Prius battery?

false

A Toyota Prius uses a 202 V nickel-metal hydride battery. Nickel has a melting point of 2651 F. Microwaves rarely warm food more than 212 F.

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Sea shanty

work song sung to accompany labor on board large merchant sailing vessels

Did travelers sing sea shanties on the Oregon Trail?

false

Sea shanties are sung on seaborne vessels The Oregon Trail was a land-based emigration trail

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Gladiator

combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire

Did Gladiator's weapon of choice require less hands than Soul Calibur's Faust?

true

Faust is a zweihander sword in the Soul Calibur video game series. A zweihander is a giant sword that requires two hands to wield. Gladiators used the Gladius which was a short one handed sword.

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Ethics

branch of philosophy that systematizes, defends, and recommends concepts of right and wrong conduct

Would an ethics professor teach a class on Cezanne?

false

Cezanne was an Impressionist painter Aesthetics is the branch of philosophy that deals with the arts

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Gladiator

combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire

Did a gladiator kill his opponent with a shotgun?

false

The gladiator games lasted for nearly a thousand years, reaching their peak between the 1st century BC and the 2nd century AD. The gladiator games finally declined during the early 5th century. The shotgun was not invented until approximately the 18th century.

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Lolcat

image combining a photograph of a cat with text intended to contribute humour

Is purchasing food for a Lolcat unnecessary?

true

An image macro is a piece of digital media featuring a picture, or artwork, superimposed with some form of text. Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for an organism. An organism is any individual entity that embodies the properties of life. Digital media does not embody the properties of life.

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Dancing with the Stars

several international television series based on the format of the British TV series Strictly Come Dancing

Is double duty an incorrect phrase for host of Dancing With The Stars?

false

Double duty refers to having more than one job at the same time. The host of Dancing WIth The Stars is Tom Bergeron. Tom Bergeron is the host of America's Funniest Home Videos.

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Kangaroo

сommon name of family of marsupials

Could Scooby Doo fit in a kangaroo pouch?

false

Scooby Doo is a fictional cartoon Great Dane. Great Danes can be 30-34 inches in height. Kangaroo babies can fit in their mother's pouch until they're 10 weeks of age. A 10 week old kangaroo is much smaller than a Great Dane.

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Koala

An arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia.

Do Koalas prefer Eucalyptus over meat?

true

Koalas are herbivores. Koalas main dietary staple is eucalyptus

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1800

Year

Did England win any Olympic gold medals in 1800?

false

Olympic medals can only be won during the Olympics. The Olympics were first held in 1896.

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Star Wars

Epic science fantasy space opera franchise

Do Star Wars fans say "beam me up" often?

false

Beam me up is an expression from Star Trek. Much to the annoyance of fans, Star Trek and Star Wars are often confused for one another.

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Conan O'Brien

American television show host and comedian

Would most children be up past their bedtime if they were watching Conan O'Brien?

true

Conan O'Brien airs at 11 PM. It is recommended that children are in bed before 10PM.

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Jackson Pollock

American painter

Was Jackson Pollock straight edge?

false

Jackson Pollock was a famous painter. Straight Edge is a punk inspired lifestyle who's adherents abstain from alcohol and drugs. Jackson Pollock was an alcoholic. Jackson Pollock died in a car crash while driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Clark Gable

American actor

Did Clark Gable appear in any movies scored by John Williams?

false

Clark Gable died in 1960. John Williams scored his first movie in 1961.

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Quran

The central religious text of Islam

Would an adherent of Zoroastrianism consult the Quran for religious guidance?

false

The Quran is the central religious text of Islam Zoroastrianism is an ancient religion predating Islam by several centuries

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Drag king

female performance artists who dress and behave in masculine way for performance

Do drag kings take testosterone to look masculine?

false

Drag Kings will use contouring and makeup to make their facial features appear more masculine and chiseled. Testosterone is prescribed for transgender men to help with transitioning and dysphoria. Drag kings often identify as women, but dress as men for show.

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Frankenstein

1818 novel by Mary Shelley

Could Robert Wadlow hypothetically see Frankenstein's monster's bald spot from above?

true

The monster in Mary Shelley's novel, Frankenstein, was said to be 8 feet tall. Robert Wadlow was the world's tallest man. Robert Wadlow was 8 feet 11.1 inches tall.

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Pregnancy

time when children develop inside the mother's body before birth

Will 2020 elephant pregnancy last past next year with 4 solar eclipses?

false

The gestation period of elephants are around 95 weeks. The year 2029 is the next year with 4 solar eclipses.

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Nikola Tesla

Serbian American inventor

Was Nikola Tesla's home country involved in the American Civil War?

false

Nikola Tesla was born in the Austrian Empire The American Civil War was a domestic American conflict

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New York Harbor

harbor in the New York City, U.S.A. metropolitan area

Does New York Harbor sit on a craton without volcanic activity?

false

New York Harbor is located on Laurentia craton. The southwestern portion of Laurentia contains numerous large volcanic eruptions.

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James Watson

American molecular biologist, geneticist, and zoologist

Does James Watson believe that Africans are inferior to Europeans?

true

James Watson is a geneticist, who believes in his own work. James Watson is quoted as saying that genetic testing "proves" that Africans aren't as smart.

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Pharmacology

Branch of biology concerning drugs

Did Julius Caesar read books on Pharmacology?

false

Pharmacology has its origins in the Middle Ages. The Middle Ages took place from 476 AD-1453 AD. Julius Caesar lived from 100 BC-44 BC.

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Sonnet

form of poetry with fourteen lines; by the thirteenth century it signified a poem of fourteen lines that follows a strict rhyme scheme and specific structure

Did a Polish poet write sonnets about Islamic religion?

true

Adam Mickiewicz was a Polish poet. Adam Mickiewicz 's sonnet sequence focuses heavily on the culture and Islamic religion of the Crimean Tatars.

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Tongue

mouth organ that tastes and facilitates speech

Is the tongue part of a creature's head?

true

A creature's tongue is inside its mouth. A creature's mouth is part of its head.

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Minor League Baseball

hierarchy of professional baseball leagues affiliated with Major League Baseball

Are any minor league baseball teams named after felines?

true

Felines include cats, tigers, and lions. The Sacramento River Cats are a minor league baseball affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. The Tri-City Valley Cats are a minor league baseball affiliate of the Houston Astros. The Lakeland Flying Tigers are a minor league baseball affiliate of the Detroit Tigers.

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Metroid

Video game series

Did Electronic Arts profit from Metroid sales?

false

Metroid was created and published by Nintendo. Electronic Arts is a video game company that is a competitor to Nintendo. Companies cannot profit of the work owned by another company typically. Companies do not typically share profits with their competitors.

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P. G. Wodehouse

English author

Would P. G. Wodehouse be taught in second grade?

false

Second graders are often aged seven or eight. The works of Wodehouse are intended for an adult audience.

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Mike Tyson

American boxer

Did Mike Tyson train to use the gogoplata?

false

Mike Tyson is a boxer The gogoplata is a chokehold used in mixed martial arts and various submission grappling disciplines

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Ariana Grande

American singer, songwriter, and actress

Was Ariana Grande inspired by Imogen Heap?

true

Ariana Grande's song 'Goodnight And Go' uses a sample from a track of the same name. "Goodnight and Go" is originally an Imogen Heap song.

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Easy Rider

1969 film by Dennis Hopper

Will the producer of Easy Rider become an octogenarian in 2021?

false

The producer of Easy Rider was Peter Fonda. Peter Fonda died in 2019 at the age of 79. An octogenarian is someone who is between 80 and 89 years old and is still alive.

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Herpes simplex virus

Species of virus

Can Planned Parenthood tell your University that you have Herpes simplex virus?

false

Planned Parenthood specializes in reproductive healthcare. Planned Parenthood practitioners are bound by HIPAA to not disclose any patient information.

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Ludacris

American rapper and actor

Does Ludacris perform classical music?

false

Ludacris is a rap artist. Rap and hip hop music are not related to classical music.

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Larry King

American television and radio host

Could Larry King's marriages be counted on two feet?

true

The typical person has 10 toes spread across their two feet. Larry King has been married 8 times. You can count each marriage on each toe.

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Amazons

warrior women from Greek mythology

Did any of the amazons on Xena: Warrior Princess star on later shows?

true

Xena" Warrior Princess was a fantasy TV series based on Greek mythology. Amazons on Xena: Warrior Princess were played by numerous actresses including: Danielle Cormack and Melinda Clarke. Melinda Clarke starred in numerous TV shows after Xena: Warrior Princess including The O.C. and Nikita.

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Snoopy

cartoon dog

Would Taylor Swift refer to Snoopy as oppa?

true

Oppa is a Korean word used by women to address a man who is 10 or more years older than her Snoopy is 47 years old Taylor Swift is 30 years old

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Reconstruction era

Era of military occupation in the Southern United States after the American Civil War (1865–1877)

Can a Reconstruction era coin buy DJI Mavic Pro Drone?

true

The DJI Mavic Pro Drone retails for around $1,000 dollars. THE Reconstruction Era took place from 1865-1877. Mint condition 1870 Seated Liberty Silver Dollar's can sell for between $2,283 to $4,933.

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Dementia

long-term brain disorders causing impaired memory, reasoning, and normal function together with personality changes

Can dementia be cured with a cast?

false

Dementia refers to various disorders of the brain. Casts are used to help treat broken bones. The brain does not contain any bones.

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Armadillo

family of mammals

Would multiple average rulers be necessary to measure the length of a giant armadillo?

true

The average ruler is 12 inches or 30 centimeters in length. The typical length of the giant armadillo is 75–100 cm (30–39 in), with the tail adding another 50 cm (20 in).

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Bern

Place in Switzerland

Are Citizens of Bern Switzerland are descendants of Genghis Khan?

true

Genghis Khan had sixteen children. 1 in 200 men are direct descendants of Genghis Khan. Switzerland has a large Asian immigration population which was around 19,000 in 2018.

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Leonardo da Vinci

15th and 16th-century Italian Renaissance polymath

Did Leonardo da Vinci lack contemporary peers in his home city?

false

Leonardo da Vinci was born in Anchiano, a town in the city of Florence. Da Vinci lived during the 15th and 16th century. Sandro Boticelli was a Florentine artist 15th and 16th century. Donatello was a Florentine artist during the 15th century.

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Gorillaz

British virtual band

Has Gorillaz creator been in more bands than Bernard Sumner?

true

Gorillaz was created by Damon Albarn. Damon Albarn has been in five bands: Gorillaz, Blur, The Good, the Bad & the Queen, Elastica, and DRC Music. Bernard Sumner has been in three bands: New Order, Joy Division, and Electronic, Bad Lieutenant.

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Chinchilla

Rodent genus

Is a Chinchilla breed of felis catus a type of rodent?

false

A Chinchilla is a rodent native to the Andes mountains. Felis catus is the scientific name for a cat. The Chinchilla breed of cats is named for its plush coat which shares similarities to the Chinchilla. The Chinchilla cat is really a variant of the Persian breed of cats.

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Nine Inch Nails

American industrial rock band

Did Nine Inch Nails inspire Aretha Franklin's sound?

false

Nine Inch Nails is a industrial heavy rock band. Aretha Franklin was a soul and R&B singer. Aretha Franklin began singing in a gospel choir. Nine Inch Nails lyrics have been described as profane and anti-God.

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Hepatitis

inflammation of the liver tissue

Could a dandelion suffer from hepatitis?

false

Only creatures that contain a liver can suffer from hepatitis. The liver is an organ only found in vertebrates. Vertebrates exist in the kingdom Animalia. Dandelions are plants in the kingdom Plantae.

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Agnosticism

view that the existence of any deity is unknown or unknowable

Can a believer in agnosticism become pope?

false

The pope is the head of the Catholic Church. The pope is required to be a devout follower of Christ. Popes preach about the teachings of Christ and the belief in one god. Agnostics do not acknowledge the existence of god and instead state that no one knows if there is a god or not.

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Ringo Starr

British musician, drummer of the Beatles

Has Ringo Starr been in a relatively large number of bands?

false

RIngo Starr has been in three bands besides the Beatles. Mike Patton, lead singer of Faith No More, has been in at least 12 bands. Dave Grohl, lead singer of the Foo Fighters, has played in over 10 bands.

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JAG (TV series)

American legal drama television series (1996-2005)

Did Joan Crawford guest star on JAG (TV series)?

false

JAG began airing in 1995. Joan Crawford died in 1977.

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Swan Lake

Ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Does open heart surgery finish before entirety of American Ballet Theatre's Swan Lake?

false

The American Ballet theatre's Swan Lake has a run time of 145 minutes. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute states that a coronary artery bypass takes 3 to 6 hours

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Sesame

species of plant

Are sesame seeds glued onto hamburger buns?

false

Glue is toxic and not used in food production. Sesame seeds add texture and visual appeal to hamburger buns. Beaten eggwhites are often used to adhere foods to other foods.

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Lemon

citrus fruit

Does Lemon enhance the flavor of milk?

false

When milk becomes acidic, the water and fats separate from each other. When the water and fats separate in milk, it becomes clumpy and has a bad texture. Lemon is highly acidic.

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Greyhound

Dog breed used in dog racing

Do people associate greyhounds with the movie 'Homeward Bound'?

false

The movie homeward bound features a golden retriever. The movie homeward bound features a pit bull type dog. There are no greyhounds in homeward bound.

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Cultural hegemony

Marxist notion of cultural dominance

Can the theory of cultural hegemony explain global warming?

false

Cultural hegemony is a theory of social and cultural dominance rooted in Marxism Marxism is a philosophy with applications in the social sciences and humanities Global warming is a phenomenon dealt with by environmental science

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Sloth

tree dwelling animal noted for slowness

Could a sloth hypothetically watch an entire episode of Scrubs underwater?

true

Sloths can hold their breath underwater for up to 40 minutes. The running time of a Scrubs episode is between 20-23 minutes.

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August

eighth month in the Julian and Gregorian calendars

Is August a winter month for part of the world?

true

August is a summer month in the northern hemisphere. However, the seasons are opposite south of the Equator. August is in the middle of winter for Australia, Antarctica, and parts of Africa and South America.

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Haiku

very short form of Japanese poetry

Is Lines on the Antiquity of Microbes briefer than any haiku?

true

A haiku is a short Japanese poem that follows a 5, 7, 5 syllable structure. Lines on the Antiquity of Microbes, also known simply as Fleas is said to be the shortest poem written. Lines on the Antiquity of Microbes is made of one brief phrase: Adam. Had 'em.

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Bitcoin

decentralized cryptocurrency

Was the Louisiana Purchase made with bitcoin?

false

Bitcoin was launched as a currency in 2009. The Louisiana Purchase was in 1803.

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Stoning

execution method

Will a celibate cleric likely suffer a stoning in Somalia?

false

A cleric is the term for a Muslim priest. Celibate people remain chaste and do not engage in relations with others. Stoning is a penalty in Somalia used to punish adulterers. Many Islamic militants have been in control of various parts of Somalia.

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Asian black bear

species of mammal

Can an Asian black bear use chopsticks?

false

Asian black bear are a species of bear found in asia. Asian black bear don't have opposable thumbs Chopsticks are eating utensils use requires opposable thumbs.

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Mona Lisa

Painting by Leonardo da Vinci

Is the Mona Lisa based on a real person?

true

There are two main theories about the origin of the Mona Lisa. The first is that a wealthy noblewoman, the wife of one of Leonardo's friends, sat as the model. Another popular theory is that Leonardo painted her as a cross-gendered self portrait.

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Lil Wayne

American rapper, record executive and actor from Louisiana

Will AC/DC album sales buy more B-52 bombers than Lil Wayne's?

true

The B-52 bomber plane cost 60 million dollars in 2018. AC/DC has sold over 200 million albums. Lil Wayne has sold 120 million records worldwide.

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Soup

primarily liquid food

Is shoe soup innocuous?

true

Soup is a primarily liquid food containing various meats and beans. Director Werner Herzog lost a bet and cooked his shoe into a soup and ate it in 1980. Werner Herzog turned 77 in 2019 and had a role in the hit TV series the Mandalorian.

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Doctorate

academic or professional degree

Should you be skeptical of a 21 year old claiming to have a doctorate?

true

The average age that someone gets their doctorate at is 33. A doctorate takes an average of 8.5 years.

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Suicide

Intentional act of causing one's own death

Is slitting your wrists an unreliable suicide method?

true

Wrist slitting has only a 6% mortality rate. Many people cannot complete the action of slitting their wrists due to pain or shock.

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Swan

large water bird

Would WWF be angrier if you killed koala instead of black swan?

true

The WWF is an international organization that works for the preservation of animals. Black swans are designated as least concern species meaning they are not close to being endangered. Koalas are designated as vulnerable to extinction—just a step above endangered.

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Groundhog Day

Traditional method of weather prediction

Is groundhog day used as a global season indicator?

false

Groundhog Day is an American tradition that occurs on February 2nd. Groundhog Day derives from a superstition that if a groundhog sees it's shadow it will mean there are six more weeks of winter. People living in the southern hemisphere of the world experience summer while the people in the north experience winter. Different global cultures define the dates of seasons differently.

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Astrology

Pseudoscience claiming celestial objects influence human affairs

Would Elon Musk be more likely to know about astrology than physics?

false

Elon Musk is a businessman and engineer with a bachelor's degree and unfinished Ph.D. in physics Engineering is based on principles of applied physics Astrology is not a form of science or applied science

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Oceanography

The study of the physical and biological aspects of the ocean

Does a person suffering from Thalassophobia enjoy oceanography?

false

Thalassophobia is a deep and persistent fear of the sea. Oceanography is the study of bodies of water. Oceanographers frequently observe and interact with bodies of water such as lakes, seas, and oceans.

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Noah's Ark

the vessel in the Genesis flood narrative

Were there eight humans on Noah's Ark?

true

Noah only took his family aboard the Ark. Noah brought his wife, three sons, and his sons' wives. Four couples lived on the Ark, eight total people.

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Jalapeño

Hot pepper

Is jalapeno heat outclassed by Bhut jolokia?

true

The Scoville scale measures how hot peppers are. The jalapeno pepper has a Scoville scale rating of between 3,500 and 3,600 SHU (Scoville Heat Units). The Bhut jolokia (ghost pepper) has a Scoville scale rating of 1 million SHU (Scoville Heat Units).

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New England

Region in the northeastern United States

Can someone from New England profit by growing coffee?

false

Coffee can only be grown in subtropical and equatorial climates New England is located in a humid continental climate

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P. G. Wodehouse

English author

Did P. G. Wodehouse like the internet as a child?

false

P. G. Wodehouse was born in 1881. The internet was not conceived of until 1965.

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Al-Farabi

Philosopher in 10th century Central Asia

Was Al-Farabi a student of the Great Sheikh?

false

The Great Sheikh was the name for Avicenna Avicenna was born in 980 Al Farabi died around 950

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Deciduous

Trees or shrubs that lose their leaves seasonally

Are Christmas trees dissimilar to deciduous trees?

true

Christmas trees are usually pine trees. Pine trees keep their needles all year round.