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Bulk carrier
merchant ship specially designed to transport unpackaged bulk cargo
Does Southwest Airlines use bulk carriers?
true
Southwest Airlines requires jet fuel, which is brought in by bulk carrier transport. Southwest Airlines requires glycol for de-icing their planes, which is brought in by bulk transport.
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British Airways
flag carrier airline of the United Kingdom
Is British Airways the air force of the United Kingdom?
false
British Airways is a commercial transportation company. The military air force of the United Kingdom is named the Royal Air Force. British Airways is headquartered in London. Royal Air Force is part of the British Armed Forces.
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Green
Additive primary color visible between blue and yellow
Did the color green help Theodor Geisel become famous?
true
Green is a color made by mixing blue and yellow Theodor Geisel is the American writer known as Dr. Seuss One of Dr. Seuss's most famous books and lines is Green Eggs and Ham
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Methane
Simplest organic molecule with one carbon atom and four hydrogen
Is cow methane safer for environment than cars?
false
Methane is a gas that pollutes the environment and leads to shifts in temperature. Cars produce 2.7 tons of methane per year. Cows produce 4 tons of methane gas per year.
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Led Zeppelin
English rock band
Did the lead singer of Led Zepplin ever perform with Ernest Chataway?
true
Robert Plant is the lead singer of Led Zepplin Robert Plant was in the band The Honeydrippers Ernest Chataway was in the band The Honeydrippers
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The Onion
American news satire organization
Could a delicious recipe be made with The Onion?
false
Despite its name, The Onion is not a food, but rather an organization. It is not possible to eat a business organization.
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Cantonese
Standard dialect of Yue language that originated in the vicinity of Guangzhou (Canton) in southern China
Did George W. Bush grow up speaking Cantonese?
false
George Bush grew up primarily in Texas. English is the primary language spoken in Texas. Cantonese is the primary language spoken in certain parts of China.
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Evander Holyfield
American boxer
Would an Evander Holyfield 2020 boxing return set age record?
false
Evander Holyfield will turn 58 years old at the end of 2020. Steve Ward holds the world's oldest boxer title at age 59.
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Iggy Pop
American rock singer-songwriter, musician, and actor
Would Iggy Pop travel with Justin Bieber?
false
Iggy Pop is a famous punk rocker. Justin Bieber is a famous pop singer. Punk is a music subculture that clashes against mainstream topics, ideals, and subjects. Pop music is a mainstream form of music constructed to appeal to the masses.
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Artisan
skilled craft worker who makes or creates things by hand
Are twinkies considered artisan made products?
false
Twinkies are mass produced in multiple commercial bakeries. In bakeries, Twinkies are made by machines.
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Soul music
Genre of music
Would Brian Warner be a good singer for a soul music band?
false
Soul music is a music genre that originated in the United States African American community in the 1950s. Soul music combines elements of African-American gospel music, rhythm and blues and jazz. Brian Warner is the lead singer of the band Marilyn Manson. The band Marilyn Manson plays industrial heavy metal music.
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Psychic
person who claims to use extrasensory perception to identify information hidden from the normal senses
Would Carrie Poppy be likely to trust a psychic?
false
Carrie Poppy is an American podcaster who is on a show called 'Oh No! Ross and Carrie." "Oh No Ross and Carrie" is a show that critically examines religious claims and those of the supernatural. Carrie Poppy considers herself a skeptic and an investigative reporter.
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Gunpowder
explosive most commonly used as propellant in firearms
Did the Gunpowder plot eliminate Mary, Queen of Scots bloodline?
false
Mary, Queen of Scots was the queen of Scotland whose rivalry with Elizabeth I led to her beheading. Mary, Queen of Scots son became King of England as James I. The Gunpowder plot was a 1605 plot to blow up Parliament and King James I. The Gunpowder plot failed and the conspirators were executed. King James I was succeeded by his son, Charles I of England.
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Almond
Species of plant
Would a stool be useful for a Lusotitan to reach the top of an almond tree?
false
Almond trees can grow up to 10 meters high The Lusotitan adult was over 10 meters high
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Robert Downey Jr.
American actor
Was Robert Downey Jr. a good role model as a young man?
false
As a young man, Robert Downey Jr. struggled with drug and alcohol addiction. Robert Downey Jr. shot a gun out of a car window while doing drugs as a young adult.
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Jane Austen
English novelist
Did Jane Austen suffer from middle child syndrome?
false
Jane Austen was the second youngest of 8 children. Middle child syndrome is the feeling of exclusion by middle children, due directly to their placement in their family's birth order.
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Sea turtle
superfamily of reptiles
Can a sea turtle play tennis using a tennis racket?
false
to play tennis, a human-like hand is needed to properly hold the tennis racket sea turtles have flippers and not human-like hands
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Super Mario
platform video game series from Nintendo's Mario franchise
Does Super Mario mainly focus on a man in green?
false
Super Mario follows the adventures of a plumber named Mario. Mario wears a red shirt and plumber's overalls.
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Anchor
Device used to connect a vessel to the bed of a body of water to prevent the craft from drifting
Does a Trek 9000 require an anchor in order to park?
false
A Trek 9000 is a mountain bike An anchor is used on water borne vehicles like boats
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Banana
edible fruit
Can a banana get a virus?
true
A virus is a disease that is caused by infectious agents. A banana comes from a banana plant. Blight is a disease that is caused by infections on plants. The Banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) is a plant virus of the genus Babuvirus,that causes diseased streaks.
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Melania Trump
First Lady of the United States
Did Melania Trump have same profession as Olga Kurylenko?
true
Melania Trump is the first lady of the United States and was previously a model. Olga Kurylenko is a professional actress that also works as a model.
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Wool
Textile fibre from the hair of sheep or other mammals
Should wool be hand washed only?
true
Felting is a process through which wool is shaped and shrunken through agitation in soapy water. Felting will often occur if you put a wool item in the washer.
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Chinchilla
Rodent genus
Are chinchillas cold-blooded?
false
Chinchillas are rodents. Rodents are mammals. All mammals are warm-blooded.
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Snow White
fairy tale
Are Disney's seven dwarves the original ones?
false
In the original fairy tale, the dwarves were unnamed, but first named in a 1912 stage version: Blick, Flick, Glick, Snick, Plick, Whick, and Quee. In Disney's version, the dwarves are named Happy, Sleepy, Sneezy, Grumpy, Dopey, Bashful, and Doc.
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Fibonacci number
integer in the infinite Fibonacci sequence
Are there five different single-digit Fibonacci numbers?
true
The first six numbers in the Fibonacci sequence are 1,1,2,3,5,8. Since 1 is doubled, there are only five different single digit numbers.
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Dodo
Extinct large flightless pigeon from Mauritius
Would a Dodo hypothetically tower over Ma Petite?
true
A Dodo was an extinct bird that was over 3 feet tall. Ma Petite was a character on American Horror Story played by Jyoti Amge. Jyoti Amge is around 2 feet tall.
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French Revolution
Revolution in France, 1789 to 1798
Was the French Revolution televised?
false
The french revolution occurred during the 1700's. Television was invented in 1927.
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Lieutenant
junior commissioned officer in many nations' armed forces
Can children become lieutenants?
true
Lieutenant the second junior-most or in some cases the junior-most commissioned officer in the armed forces, fire services, police, and other organizations of many nations. Many gangs use military rankings to describe their internal heirarchy. Many young children are inducted into gangs with heirarchies. Children can grow up to be whatever they want to be.
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Bengal fox
species of mammal
Is a bengal fox likely to see the Superbowl?
false
The Superbowl is the championship game of the National Football League The National Football League is a sports league for American football American football enjoys the majority of its popularity in the United States The bengal fox is found exclusively on the Indian subcontinent
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Golden Gate Bridge
suspension bridge on the San Francisco Bay
Will the Stanford Linear Accelerator fit on the Golden Gate Bridge?
false
The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous suspension bridge in the San Francisco bay area. The Golden Gate Bridge is 1.7miles long. The Stanford Linear Accelerator is part of a particle physics lab in Menlo Park, California. The Sanford Linear Accelerator is 2miles long.
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Will Ferrell
American actor, comedian, producer, writer and businessman
Does Dean Cain have less days to birthday than Will Ferrell every 4th of July?
false
Will Ferrell was born on July 16th. Dean Cain was born on July 31st.
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Surveillance
monitoring of behavior, activities, or other changing information
Can you conduct surveillance from a teddy bear?
true
Surveillance is the act of monitoring or observation Nanny cams are used for surveillance of behavior when a family leaves their home and/or children in the care of a third party Nanny cams are often placed in common household objects like teddy bears
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Times Square
Neighborhood in Manhattan in New York City, New York
At midnight in Times Square on New Years Eve, are you likely to meet people in diapers?
true
Times Square holds an enormous gathering on New Year's Eve. There are no portable restrooms in Times Square. People begin waiting for the midnight event in Times Square before 10 a.m.
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United States Air Force
Air and space warfare branch of the United States Armed Forces
Are psychiatric patients welcome to join the United States Air Force?
false
Having a history of mental illness disqualifies most people from joining the Armed Forces. Psychiatric patients are being seen for management of mental illness.
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King Kong (2005 film)
2005 film directed by Peter Jackson
Was King Kong (2005 film) solvent?
true
Solvent refers to the assets of a project being greater than the liabilities. The assets of a movie film are the box office receipts, and the liabilities is the budget. King Kong (2005) had box office receipts of 562 million. King Kong (2005) had a budget of 207 million.
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Frost
coating or deposit of ice that may form in humid air in cold conditions, usually overnight
Does frost mean that it will be a snowy day?
false
Frost forms regularly in areas that experience freezing temperatures and morning dew. Frost isn't deposited from the sky like snow, it forms on the ground.
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Chlorine
Chemical element with atomic number 17
Can you buy chlorine at a dollar store?
true
Chlorine, when added to water, creates household bleach. Household bleach is available at most dollar stores.
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Viscosity
Resistance of a fluid to shear deformation
Is viscosity unimportant in making jello shots?
false
Jello shots are a combination of alcohol and jello to create an edible intoxicant. If the liquid for the Jello shots has too low a viscosity, it will not become a semi-solid.
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Pickled cucumber
Cucumber pickled in brine, vinegar, or other solution
Could pickled cucumbers from 1,000 years ago be good still?
false
Pickled foods disintegrate over time. Pickling and preserving technology from 1,000 years ago was not airtight or made for longevity.
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Hypothermia
A human body core temperature below 35.0°C
Would someone on Venus be unlikely to experience hypothermia?
true
Hypothermia typically occurs from exposure to extreme cold. The average surface temperature on Venus is 863°F. A warmer surface temperature on the planet will result in a higher body temperature for people on that planet.
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Star Wars
Epic science fantasy space opera franchise
Are there multiple Star Wars TV shows produced by Disney?
true
Star Wars Rebels and Star Wars Resistance were released after Disney bought ownership of Star Wars. Disney also produced the first live-action TV show set in the Star Wars galaxy, The Mandalorian. Disney produced one additional revival season of Star Wars Clone Wars which was originally produced before Disney owned Star Wars.
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Brussels sprout
vegetable
Would many meals heavy in brussels sprouts benefit someone on Coumadin?
false
Brussels sprouts are high in vitamin K Eating lots of foods high in vitamin K is potentially harmful to people taking anticoagulants Coumadin is an anticoagulant
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Urban planner
professional who works on city planning
Would Paul Bunyan hypothetically be a poor choice for an urban planner?
true
Paul Bunyan was a legendary giant from tall tale stories. Urban planners need to design buildings and ceilings in cities. Paul Bunyan lived in the country side with a giant blue ox. New York city apartment ceilings average around 8 feet in height. Paul Bunyan was over seven feet tall.
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Theocracy
Form of government with religious leaders
Were the Great Pyramids built by a theocratic government?
true
The Great Pyramids were built by the Ancient Egyptians. A theocracy is a government that is led by religious leaders or who worships their leader as a god. The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt were worshipped as children of the Sun god Ra.
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One Thousand and One Nights
Collection of Middle Eastern stories and folk tales compiled in Arabic during the Islamic Golden Age
Was The Canterbury Tales written before One Thousand and One Nights?
false
One Thousand and One Nights was compiled during the Islamic Golden Age. The Islamic Golden Age lasted from 800 AD to 1258 AD. The Canterbury Tales was written in 1392.
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Aloe
genus of plants
Is material from an aloe plant sometimes enclosed in petroleum-derived products?
true
Aloe vera gel is sometimes kept in plastic packaging. Plastic packaging is derived from petroleum.
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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.
Is a slime mold safe from cerebral palsy?
true
Cerebral palsy is a disorder caused by damage to fetal or infant brains. Slime molds are simple organisms that are similar to fungi. Slime molds do not possess a brain.
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Papaya
species of plant, use Q12330939 for the papaya (the fruit)
Is the best tasting part of the papaya in the center?
false
The center of a papaya contains a cluster of seeds. Papaya seeds, while edible, are often discarded for the soft flesh that surrounds them.
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Depression (mood)
state of low mood and fatigue
In teenagers and young adults with depression, are SSRI medications less safe than they are for adults?
true
In teens, SSRI medications may increase the risk of suicidal thinking. In adults over 25, SSRI medications are regarded as generally safe.
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Zucchini
Edible summer squash, typically green in color
Would 7 zucchini's satisfy potassium USDA daily recommendation?
true
The USDA recommends at least 3500 mg of potassium a day. One zucchini has 512 mg of potassium.
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Smooth jazz
category of music
Would James Cotton's instrument be too strident for a smooth jazz band?
true
Smooth jazz is an offshoot of jazz music that relies on a more melodic form. Smooth jazz employs the following instruments: saxophone. guitar. piano. trumpet. synthesizer. electric bass. and drums. James Cotton was a famous blues harmonica player.
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Boat
vessel for transport by water
Will Oasis cruise boat traverse the Lincoln Tunnel?
false
The Lincoln Tunnel has a maximum height clearance of 13 feet. The height of the Oasis cruise boat is 236 feet.
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Retail
Sale of goods and services from individuals or businesses to the end-user
Would a retail associate envy the retailer's CEO's pay?
true
The average retail CEO makes 14 million yearly. Retail associates typically make between $8 and $13 hourly.
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3D printing
Additive process used to make a three-dimensional object
Is 3D printing able to make adenovirus?
false
3D printers come with limitations in terms of precision. The standard nozzle output is about 0.4 mm. Therefore, if you are planning to print something that is below 0.4mm, you will not get a useful item. Adenoviruses are medium-sized (90–100 nm), nonenveloped (without an outer lipid bilayer) viruses with an icosahedral nucleocapsid containing a double stranded DNA genome.
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Gallon
general topic for different units of volume called gallon
Could ten gallons of seawater crush a six year old?
true
The average weight of a six year old is 45 pounds. One gallon of seawater weighs slightly over 8 pounds.
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United States Marine Corps
Amphibious warfare branch of the United States Armed Forces
Would a recruit for the United States Marine Corps be turned away for self harm?
true
Self harm is when someone intentionally causes injury or pain to themselves. Self harm is almost always related to a mental health condition. Those experiencing mental wellness related illnesses cannot join the Marines.
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Mark Twain
American author and humorist
Was Mark Twain a struggling inventor?
false
Twain patented three inventions. Twain created and sold over 25,000 self-pasting scrapbook creations. Twain invented an improvement in adjustable and detachable straps for garments to replace suspenders.
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French Riviera
Riviera
Did Pink Floyd have a song about the French Riviera?
true
Pink Floyd included the song San Tropez on the album Meddle San Tropez, also known as Saint Tropez, is a town located on the French Riviera
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Porsche
automotive brand manufacturing subsidiary of Volkswagen
Was Dorothea Wendling from same place Porsche originated?
true
Dorothea Wendling was a singer born in Stuttgart, Germany. Porsche was founded in 1931 in Stuttgart, Germany.
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Police officer
warranted employee of a police force
Does a Generation Y member satisfy NYPD police officer age requirement?
true
The NYPD has a minimum age requirement of 21. Members of Generation Y were born between 1980 and 1994.
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Intel
American semiconductor chip manufacturer
Could Intel products be purchased at McDonald's?
false
Intel is a technology company that produces computer products such as processors, chipsets, and GPUs. McDonald's is a fast food franchise that sells food and beverage products.
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Yellow pages
Telephone directory of businesses by category
Would it be uncommon for a high schooler to use the yellow pages?
true
High school students are between 14-19 years old. Teenagers now are considered 'digital natives'. 'Digital natives' are individuals who have grown up during the computer age, being exposed to technology from early childhood.
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Black fly
family of insects
Was Black fly upstaged by another insect in Jeff Goldblum's 1986 film?
true
Jeff Goldnlum starred in the 1986 movie The Fly. The fly used in the movie The Fly was a common Housefly. The Black fly is most closely related to Chironomidae since they both feed on mammals.
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United States Naval Academy
The U.S. Navy's federal service academy
Could Jamie Brewer have attended the United States Naval Academy?
false
Jamie Brewer is a famous actress with down syndrome. Individuals with down syndrome are disqualified from military service.
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Aloe
genus of plants
Do all parts of the aloe vera plant taste good?
false
There is a layer of yellow latex liquid between the outside of an aloe leaf and the gel inside. The latex inside aloe tastes very bitter.
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Doctorate
academic or professional degree
Is a doctorate required to teach at a SUNY School?
false
At SUNY schools, there are some full time professors with doctorates. At SUNY schools, there are adjunct professors who teach with a Masters degree.
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Panthéon
mausoleum in Paris
Is there a full Neptunian orbit between the first two burials of women in the Panthéon?
false
In 1907, Sophie Berthelot is the first woman to be interred in the Panthéon In 1995, Marie Curie is the second woman to be interred there Neptune takes 165 years to go around the sun
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
1997 fantasy novel by J. K. Rowling
Was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone popular during the great depression?
false
The Great Depression started in 1929 and ended in 1933. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was first published in 1997.
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Justin Timberlake
American singer, record producer, and actor
Can Justin Timberlake ride Shipwreck Falls at Six Flags?
true
Shipwreck Falls is a boat ride at Six Flags The minimum height for Shipwreck Falls is 42" Justin Timberlake is 73" tall
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Final Fantasy VI
1994 video game
Does Final Fantasy VI require electricity to play?
true
Final Fantasy VI is a video game. Video games are played using a video game console and television. Video game consoles and televisions require electricity in order to function.
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Richard Wagner
German composer
Did Richard Wagner support the Nazis?
false
Richard Wagner died in 1883. The Nazi Party was established in 1919.
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Crucifixion
Method of capital punishment in which the victim is tied or nailed to a large wooden beam and left to hang until eventual death
Does crucifixion violate US eighth amendment?
true
The eighth amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. Crucifixion was particularly barbaric as people do not die instantly and live for several days.
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Estonian language
Finno-Ugric language spoken in Estonia
Did Jesus know anyone who spoke Estonian?
false
Estonian is the language of Estonia, which is located in Northern Europe near Finland. Jesus is recorded to have lived and traveled almost exclusively within the borders of Galilee. Galilee is a territory within the borders of northern Israel. Israel is located on the Mediterranean sea in the Middle East. Israel is almost 2,000 miles from Estonia.
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Pizza
Usually savory dish of flattened bread and toppings
Would a TMNT coloring book have pizza in it?
true
TMNT is an abbreviation for 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles canonically only ever ate pizza in the animated series.
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Last Supper
Final meal that, in the Gospel accounts, Jesus shared with his apostles in Jerusalem before his crucifixion
Is anyone at the Last Supper celebrated in Islam?
true
The Last Supper was a meal between Jesus and his twelve disciples in Christianity. In Islam, Jesus is one of many revered prophets. In Islam, Jesus returns in a Second Coming to fight the "False Messiah" and establish peace on earth.
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White blood cell
type of cells of the immunological system
Do white blood cells outnumber red blood cells in the human body?
false
Red blood cells are about 40-50% of what makes up human blood. White blood cells make up about 1% of the blood in a human body.
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Sable
Species of marten
Are Sable's a good choice of Mustelidae to weigh down a scale?
false
Mustelidae is the scientific designation for animals that share similarities including polecats, sables, and ferrets. Polecats weigh between 2.2 and 3.3 pounds. Sable's weigh around 2.4 pounds. Ferrets can weigh up to 44 pounds. Sable's have sharp teeth and a painful bite and are outlawed in many states.
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Communist Party of China
Political party of the People's Republic of China
Did Karl Marx influence the communist party of China?
true
Communist ideology is the foundation of communist party of China. Marx produced a political pamphlet that has since come to be commonly known as the communist manifesto.
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Transport
Human-directed movement of things or people between locations
Can you transport a primate in a backpack?
true
Primates include lemurs, monkeys, apes, and humans. A Capuchin is a type of monkey that are an average height of twelve inches and weighs nine pounds. A school ruler is twelve inches. One school textbook can weigh up to six pounds.
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Family of Barack Obama
List of members of the family of Barack Obama
Does Lupita Nyongo have citizenship in paternal Family of Barack Obama's origin country?
true
Actress Lupita Nyongo has dual citizenship in Kenya and Mexico. Barack Obama's father was born in Nyang’oma Kogelo, Rachuonyo District, Kenya Colony. Barack Obama's father was a Kenyan of the Luo tribe.
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Olive oil
liquid fat extracted by pressing olives
Do some people soak in olive oil and water?
true
Adding olive oil to bath water is a common practice for dry skin. In baths, people tend to soak for a period of time.
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Al Pacino
American actor
Did Al Pacino act in a movie during World War II?
false
Al Pacino was born in 1940. World War II took place from 1939-1945. Al Pacino's first movie role was in 1969.
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Gallic Wars
Wars in which the Roman Republic conquered Gaul
Would Roman Gallic Wars army struggle to build the pyramids faster?
false
The pyramids were built by an estimated 30,000 workers. The Roman Gallic war army had around 75,000 soldiers.
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Potato
plant species producing the tuber used as a staple food
Can someone with celiac disease have potato vodka?
true
Celiac disease makes it unsafe for someone to eat gluten. Potato vodka is a gluten free product.
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Hunting
Searching, pursuing, catching and killing wild animals
Would a pacifist be opposed to hunting?
false
Pacifists are a group opposed to violence and war. Amish people are well known for their pacifism. Amish people hunt for meat and sport.
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Solubility
Capacity of a designated solvent to hold a designated solute in homogeneous solution under specified conditions
In isopropyl alcohol, is the solubility of salt low?
true
Isopropyl alcohol is unique in the sense that salt remains visible. When salt has high solubility, it becomes invisible.
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Kanji
adopted logographic Chinese characters used in the modern Japanese writing system
Can a person who knows only English read Kanji?
false
Kanji is a Japanese language. People who only know English can't read Japanese.
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The Who
English rock band
Would the Who concert in international space station be audible?
true
Sound travels through the vibration of atoms and molecules in a medium (such as air or water). There is air in the international space station.
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Breast
Region of the torso of a primate containing the mammary gland
Do people in middle school usually get breast exams?
false
Women should begin giving themselves breast exams at the age of 20. Middle school students are usually preteens or young teens.
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Douglas fir
species of tree
Have Douglas fir been used to fight wars?
true
Douglas fir are a type of tree. Douglas fir are used to make ships. The Minesweeper is a small warship made from Douglas fir. The Minesweeper was made of wood to reduce it's risk magnetic signature and likely hood of detonating mines.
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Hour
unit of time
Can a human eat an entire 12-lb roast turkey in an hour?
false
A serving of roast turkey is about 1 pound of uncooked turkey. A 12-lb roast turkey would contain about 12 servings of cooked turkey meat. One human cannot eat 12 1-lb servings of turkey in one sitting.
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Lionel Richie
American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and actor
Is Lionel Richie related to Sheila E?
false
Lionel Richie is an American singer and raised Nicole Richie. Nicole Richie was born to Sheila E's brother, Peter Michael Escovedo. Lionel Richie adopted Nicole Richie from Peter Michael Escovedo. Adoptive parents are not considered related to birth parents.
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Solubility
Capacity of a designated solvent to hold a designated solute in homogeneous solution under specified conditions
Does Nigella Lawson care about solubility?
true
Nigella Lawson is a chef Chefs are concerned with cooking processes and nutrition Solubility plays a role in both the chemistry of cooking processes as well as the body's interaction with substances that it ingests
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Tom Cruise
American actor and producer
Would Tom Cruise ever insult L. Ron Hubbard?
false
Tom Cruise is an outspoken advocate for the Church of Scientology and its associated social programs. The Church of Scientology was founded by L. Ron Hubbard. L. Ron Hubbard is a revered and god-like figure in The Church of Scientology.
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Curling
Team sport played on ice
Are the brooms from curling good for using on house floors?
false
Curling brooms are designed for use within the sport specifically. Curling brooms do not have traditional bristle heads, and the heads are costly to replace.
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Warsaw Ghetto
Ghetto in Nazi occupied Poland
Did the population of the Warsaw Ghetto record secret police on cell phones?
false
The Warsaw Ghetto existed during the second world war. Cell phones with video recording capability did not exist until the 2000s.
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
American late-night talk show
On August 20, 2020, does The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon air after moonset EST?
true
On August 20th, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon airs at 11:35PM On August 20th, the moon on the east coast of the USA will set around 9PM
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Eric Clapton
English musician, singer, songwriter, and guitarist
Would Eric Clapton's mother hypothetically be unable to legally purchase cigarettes in the USA at his birth?
true
Eric Clapton's mother was 16 years old at the time of his birth. As of 2020, federal law required states comply with a minimum age of 21 years for sale/purchase of tobacco products.
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All Nippon Airways
Japanese Airline
Are the headquarters of All Nippon Airways near a beach?
false
The headquarters of All Nippon Airways are located in Shiodome City Center in the Shiodome area of the Minato ward of Tokyo. Tokyo is a metropolitan area. A beach is a landform alongside a body of water. Metropolitan areas typically do not have bodies of water in the surrounding area.
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Globalization
process of international integration arising from the interchange of world views, products, ideas, and other aspects of culture
Are System of a Down opposed to globalization?
true
In Boom!, System of a Down condemns globalization. The lead vocalist of the band System of a Down is outspoken against globalization.