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cc233b6426cb4e8dffb6	James Bond	Media franchise about a British spy	Was the original James Bond actor born near the Washington Monument?	false	The original James Bond actor was Sean Connery. Sean Connery was born in Scotland. The Washington Monument is located in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. and Scotland are nearly 3,500 miles apart.
accc5deaf39058435541	Tailor	person who makes, repairs, or alters clothing professionally, typically men's clothing	Would an expensive tailor use adhesive to create a shorter hem on slacks?	false	Adhesive hems are usually performed at home with a DIY kit. Professionally hemmed pants are created using a needle and thread.
d0cf00dae29efafa0865	Funeral	ceremony for a person who has died	Do embalmed bodies feel different at funerals?	true	Embalming fluid fixates into the bodily tissues and replaces the bodily fluid. Bodies that have not been embalmed tend to feel soft. When embalming fluid fills the body, the body becomes firm.
fc48b6524ca6fc402d9d	People's Volunteer Army	Communist Chinese forces during the Korean War	Could all People's Volunteer Army hypothetically be transported on Symphony of the Seas?	false	The People's Volunteer Army had 780,000 troops. The cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, has a capacity of 5,518 people.
68f04375b2ac70c73759	Düsseldorf	Place in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany	Does Düsseldorf have only a small number of smoggy days each year?	true	Mercer's 2012 Quality of Living survey ranked Düsseldorf the sixth most livable city in the world. Clean air is an important attribute for a livable city. Smog is a term for air pollution.
765ef4b32efee9947e5f	Charles Manson	American criminal, cult leader	Did any killer Manson band members were named for exceed Charles Manson's kills?	true	Many of the members of the band Marilyn Manson combined the names of a model or actress with a serial killer. Marilyn Manson band memberTwiggy Ramirez took his name from model Twiggy and serial killer Richard Ramirez. Richard Ramirez was charged with 13 counts of murder. Charles Manson was charged with 9 counts of murder.
68e7ad683f1090b19a61	Tonsure	hairstyle related to religious devotion	Does ancient Olympics crown fail to hide tonsure?	true	Tonsure refers to the religious hairstyle in which hair from the top of the head is shaved off. Winners of the ancient Olympics were given a laurel crown to wear. A laurel crown involves leaves arranged in a circle that cover only the edges of the head.
cb798531b692ec645086	Dolce & Gabbana	Italian fashion house	Did Mozart ever buy anything from Dolce & Gabbana?	false	Dolce & Gabbana was founded in 1985. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died in 1791.
7c3759cc1da78e9fbd79	Crustacean	subphylum of arthropods	Could a Diwali celebration feature a crustacean?	true	Diwali is an important Hindu holiday which includes feasting. Crustaceans are shelled, mainly aquatic animals that include shrimp, lobster, and crabs. Hindus are allowed to eat any food besides beef, since cows are sacred. Hindus are allowed to eat
61a3344640c947f7ce81	François Mitterrand	21st President of the French Republic	Did Francois Mitterrand ever meet Barak Obama while they both held the position of President?	false	Mitterand was President of France from 1981 through 1995. Obama was President of the United States from 2009 to 2017
71cb683bdb77f668dce0	Sainsbury's	chain of supermarkets in the United Kingdom	Could you drive from New England to a Sainsbury's?	false	New England is located in the United States of America. The U.K and New England are separated by a large ocean.
2b2a1d9d526e9a99a8ca	Snowboarding	winter sport	Snowboarding is a rarity in Hilo?	true	Snowboarding is a sport that involves descending snow-covered slopes. Hilo, a town in Hawaii, has not had snow in almost 200 years.
9cd06c9dc94ad737d0a6	Beaver	Genus of mammals	Would a Beaver's teeth rival that of a Smilodon?	false	A beaver has teeth measuring 25 mm on average. The Smilodon was a prehistoric saber-toothed tiger. The Smilodon's teeth were around 11 inches long.
41e98899dde8ec95e2d1	Gladiator	combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire	Were gladiators associated with the Coloseum?	true	The Colosseum was a stadium in the ancient city of Rome, large by even today's standards. During the Roman era, it was primarily used to host large spectacles including gladiatorial combat, mock battles, and executions.
3f3050d10948d4d99cff	Casio	Japanese electronics company	Is Casio's founding year a composite number?	true	Electronics company Casio was founded in 1946. A composite number is a number that can be divided by numbers other than 1 and itself. 1946 can be divided by 278 and 7.
267f910d8ce95e51d64a	The Who	English rock band	Did The Who have to cancel tours due to World War II?	false	The Who was formed in 1964 World War II ended in 1945
c7a4b7ed963de3d9cd92	Mount Emei	mountain	Would it be difficult for Kami Rita to climb Mount Emei?	false	Kami Rita has climbed Mount Everest 24 times. Mount Everest has an elevation of 8,848 m (29,029 ft). Mount Emei has an elevation of 3,099 metres (10,167 ft).
2856480f93e5e9596f83	Ocelot	Small wild cat	Is an ocelot a good present for a kindergartener?	false	An ocelot is a small wild cat native to South America, Mexico, and the southern US. Ocelots are carnivores that hunt other animals and are aggressive, and strong for their size. Kindergarteners are usually 5 years old and weigh around 39 pounds.
590e5edef4ccd793b6df	Moon Jae-in	President of South Korea	Did Moon Jae-in's residence exist when the World Trade Center was completed?	false	The President of South Korea lives in the Blue House The Blue House finished construction in early 1991 The World Trade Center complex was completed in 1987
300927fd135e8d94af16	Prime number	Integer greater than 1 that has no positive integer divisors other than itself and 1	Can a prime number be represented by the number of days in a week?	true	There are seven days in a week. Seven is a prime number.
ab1f7f17560c5b0bc203	Eddie Murphy	American stand-up comedian and actor	Could Eddie Murphy's children hypothetically fill a basketball court by themselves?	true	Eddie Murphy has ten children. Basketball is played with two teams, each having five players on the court at one time.
42f310b71bdd412d2057	Dungeons & Dragons	Fantasy role-playing game	Is Dungeons and Dragons a game well suited for solo play?	false	Dungeons and Dragons requires one person to act as the "Dungeon Master" to construct the world for the other players to roleplay in. Dungeons and Dragons cannot work without at least one DM and two players.
15586c73003c301ef18f	Cousin	any descendant of an ancestor's sibling	Could SNL be why Jenny McCarthy does not get along with her cousin?	true	Jenny McCarthy is cousin's with Melissa McCarthy. Melissa McCarthy and Jenny McCarthy are not close and Melissa did not even attend Jenny's wedding. Jenny McCarthy was spoofed in n episode of SNL (Saturday Night Live) for a rant she did on The View. Melissa McCarthy has been a frequent guest on SNL (Saturday Night Live) from 2011-2017. Melissa McCarthy was nominated five times for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her appearances on SNL.
690a36d5fed5b17969aa	Jack Dempsey	American boxer	Did Jack Dempsey fight the current WBC heavyweight champion?	false	Jack Dempsey died in 1983 The current WBC heavyweight champion is Tyson Fury Tyson Fury was born in 1988
535870a1d73b7288d0e1	Toronto Star	Newspaper in Toronto, Ontario, Canada	Would someone in Boston not receive the Toronto Star?	true	The Toronto Star is only distributed in Canada. Boston is located in the United States.
5a83f0148ac78b495f2f	Robert De Niro	American actor, director and producer	Does Robert De Niro use a microscope at work?	false	A microscope is a tool used by scientists. Robert De Niro works on movies and television shows, and he is not a scientist.
0251c3c8ca6b689efe0b	Caracal	Small wild cat	Could a student at the University of Houston see a caracal on campus?	false	The caracal is native to Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and India. The University of Houston is located in the United States. The United States is located in North America.
598be3dcddbd7775a827	Bob Marley	Jamaican singer-songwriter	Could Bob Marley's children hypothetically win tug of war against Kublai Khan's children?	false	Bob Marley had 9 children. Kublai Khan had 23 children. Many of Bob Marley's children became singers, and followed his themes of peace and love. The children of Kublai Khan followed in his footsteps and were fierce warlords.
b110458494fa12444ff5	Kanji	adopted logographic Chinese characters used in the modern Japanese writing system	Can printing books in kanji instead of the Roman alphabet save trees?	true	The Kanji writing system uses less space to communicate ideas than an alphabet system. Trees are killed to make pages for books.
3b3547ab6ae47d840f37	Nature	Hominin events for the last 10 million years	Would someone go to San Francisco for a nature escape?	false	San Francisco is a major US city with over 800,000 people. San Francisco is known for mass transit and being a metropolitan area.
d2e19ba0ffb3418fc545	Sun bear	bear found in tropical forest habitats of Southeast Asia	Do sun bears stay active during winter?	true	The sun bear is a species in the family Ursidae occurring in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. Sun bears do not seem to hibernate. Hibernation is a seasonal heterothermy characterized by low body-temperature, slow breathing and heart-rate, and low metabolic rate. It most commonly occurs during winter months.
a9d639b7f43108848d99	François Mitterrand	21st President of the French Republic	Did François Mitterrand serve under Napoleon Bonapart in the French army?	false	François Mitterrand was born in 1916. Napoleon Bonapart died in 1821.
f251e2b2a577f7dccc0e	Cookie Monster	character from the television series Sesame Street	Would the Cookie Monster decline an offer of free Keebler products?	false	The Cookie Monster has an enormous appetite and craving for cookies. The Keebler Company is an American cookie and cracker manufacturer.
df951faeafccf7c29be9	Football War	1969 War between Honduras and El Salvador	Did either side score a touchdown during the Football War?	false	The Football War was a war in 1969 between Honduras and El Salvador The Football War was caused in part by rioting during a FIFA Cup qualifying match The FIFA Cup is a soccer tournament Touchdowns are scored in American football
519de84458db613f0364	Dopamine	chemical compound	Is dopamine snorted nasally by drug users?	false	Dopamine is a hormone and a neurotransmitter. Neurotransmitters are produced endogenously by the body and are not consumed externally.
93eafc413d86df9c0755	Ocelot	Small wild cat	Could an ocelot subsist on a single bee hummingbird per day?	false	An ocelot requires 600–800 grams (21–28 oz) of food every day to satisfy its energy requirements. Bee hummingbirds are the smallest living birds, with an average weight of around 2-3 grams.
cac0fdde384da0c11524	Royal Society	National academy of science in the United Kingdom	Can numerologists become members of Royal Society?	false	The royal society fulfills a number of roles: promoting science and its benefits, recognizing excellence in science, supporting outstanding science, providing scientific advice for policy. Numerology is a superstition and a pseudoscience that uses numbers to give the subject a veneer of scientific authority.
960c1546ad5913f5c302	U2	Four-member Irish rock band, from Dublin	Did U2 play a concert at the Polo Grounds?	false	U2 is an Irish rock band that formed in 1976. The Polo Grounds was a sports stadium that was demolished in 1964.
7b15ca4cc2a7bf3fe1b9	Ahura Mazda	highest deity of Zoroastrianism	Will Ahura Mazda have to look down to see Abaddon's dwelling??	true	Abaddon is a demon that is said to dwell in a bottomless pit below the earth that is a realm of the dead. Ahura Mazda is the chief deity of Zoroastrianism. Ahura Mazda is the Supreme Being located in heaven, high above the sky.
a771fc7612cc3b8dc2dc	Augustus	First emperor of the Roman Empire	Would a hippie hypothetically be bummed out by Augustus's Pax Romana?	false	A hippie was a member of the counterculture movement of the 1960s. One of the most prevalent hippie statements is peace and love. The Pax Romana was a near 200 year era of peace in the Roman Empire that began during the reign of Augustus. Augustus had several loves, including three wives.
89740d0e33a805a78e1d	Edward II of England	14th-century King of England and Duke of Aquitaine	Would Edward II of England have been born without Vikings?	false	Edward II was King of England from 1307-1327. Rollo was a Viking who became the first ruler of Normandy. William the Conqueror was the first Norman King of England and the great-great-great-grandson of Rollo. Edward II is related to William the Conqueror through Rollo's granddaughter's line (Empress Matilda).
6cd39b671b2a1d6fb161	Ariana Grande	American singer, songwriter, and actress	At a presentation about post traumatic stress disorder, would Ariana Grande be a topic of relevance?	true	Ariana Grande was performing in Manchester in 2017 when explosives were set off in an act of terrorism. Ariana Grande has spoken openly about her trauma experience and her PTSD regarding the Manchester Bombing.
136496e0b5e8bed459da	Twelve-tone technique	method of musical composition devised by Arnold Schönberg to ensure that all 12 notes of the chromatic scale are equally often, so that the music avoids being in a key	Would it be impossible to use an Iwato scale for a twelve-tone technique composition?	true	The Iwato scale has 5 pitch cases. The chromatic scale has 12 pitch cases.
ea0fd9617596c799c33b	Sun bear	bear found in tropical forest habitats of Southeast Asia	Can an American black bear swallow a sun bear whole?	false	Sun bears grow to only about half the size of an American black bear. The total length of adult bear skulls was found to average 262 to 317 mm (10.3 to 12.5 in). Black bears cannot open their mouths to half their body length.
95e6f7de4cb6713fb167	Dolce & Gabbana	Italian fashion house	Did Jackie Kennedy wear Dolce & Gabbana to her husband's inauguration?	false	Jackie Kennedy's husband was John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy was inaugurated in 1961 Dolce & Gabbana was founded in 1985
0121baf3240fcbf7a64f	Amy Winehouse	English singer and songwriter	Was Amy Winehouse familiar with Brexit?	false	Amy Winehouse died in 2011. Brexit began in 2017.
66d56f7e42649a3329ad	Agriculture	Cultivation of plants and animals to provide useful products	Is the rise of agriculture attributed to rivers?	true	Some of the earliest civilizations on record are in river valleys. Early civilizations used water to irrigate crops, leading to the growth of agriculture.
e1aee6fefd776d661c33	1999	Year	Were some people afraid of New Years Day coming in 1999?	true	It was believed that computers might not know how to change from 1999 to 2000 on New Years Day. People were concerned that human services and utilities that were computerized might crash due to the Y2K bug. People believed that the year 2000 would cause computers to crash due to the 'Y2K' bug.
9567d9236e4e01580b1a	Romeo and Juliet	tragedy by William Shakespeare	Is Romeo and Juliet an unusual title to teach high schoolers?	false	Romeo and Juliet has topped multiple 'Top Read Books In High School' lists. Romeo and Juliet is available in multiple editions targeted at school age children.
3b3765fab920695e5387	Peach	species of fruit tree (for the fruit use Q13411121)	Would a black widow woman have use for peaches?	true	A black widow woman refers to a woman who murders her husbands for money and remarries. Peach pits contain amygdalin, a type of cyanide. Cyanide is poisonous to humans.
97054ba9a1bcd06a31d6	Northern fur seal	The largest fur seal in the northern hemisphere	Would a northern fur seal pass a driving test?	false	A driving test measures the ability to drive according to traffic laws. The northern fur seal does not have the ability to legally drive.
0a95811a52c939156796	Shrimp	Decapod crustaceans	Do shrimp taste best when cooked for a long time?	false	Shrimp becomes tough and rubbery if cooked for a long time. The ideal texture for shrimp is soft and easily chewed.
df84924c94e9e929ef10	Nancy Pelosi	52nd speaker of the United States House of Representatives	Would Nancy Pelosi publicly denounce abortion?	false	Abortion is a topic that divides the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. Nancy Pelosi is a Democrat and appeals to that base. The Democratic base is largely pro-choice with abortion.
e48fb3de1e039f4e8960	Bipolar disorder	mental disorder that causes periods of depression and abnormally elevated mood	Is Britney Spears' breakdown attributed to bipolar disorder?	true	In 2008 Britney Spears was detained in a psychiatric hospital for bipolar disorder. In 2007 Britney Spears shaved her head during a breakdown.
953c8cb086cf494fb849	Saint Kitts and Nevis	country in Central America and Caribbean	Are brown rock fish found in the waters surrounding Saint Kitts and Nevis?	false	Saint Kitts and Nevis is located in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Sea Brown rock fish are found in the Pacific Ocean
16ced51d31cc386aa343	Pancake	Thin, round cake made of eggs, milk and flour	Are some types of pancakes named after coins?	true	Silver dollar pancakes are a variety that is smaller than traditional pancakes. Silver dollars are a type of American coin.
9834ceb34172041cd73f	Law & Order	original television series (1990-2010)	Are there winged statuettes in the home of the creator of Law & Order?	true	Law & Order was created by Dick Wolf Dick Wolf won an Emmy in 2007 Dick Wolf won an Emmy in 1997 The Emmy statuette is of a winged woman holding an atom
6541fe954f5c5a530fba	Eiffel Tower	Tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France	Did Eiffel Tower contribute to a war victory?	true	A radio transmitter located in the Eiffel Tower. This transmitter jammed German radio communications. This hindrance in German radio communications contributing to the Allied victory at the First Battle of the Marne.
0592bdf18748bbc951f8	Pickled cucumber	Cucumber pickled in brine, vinegar, or other solution	Is pickled cucumber ever red?	true	Koolickles are a variety of pickled cucumber made with brine and red kool-aid. Korean cucumber kimchi is flavored with korean pepper powder. Korean pepper powder is red in color.
59542ff1d7782e4cbd89	Linux	Family of free and open-source software operating systems based on the Linux kernel	Do Windows or Android smartphones run newer versions of Linux?	false	Android smartphones are based on Linux. Windows smartphones are based on the Windows operating system.
67b18bca7559b657c66b	Snow White	fairy tale	Do Snow White dwarves best The Hobbit dwarves in battle?	false	Snow White had seven dwarves. There are 13 dwarves in The Hobbit. Several of The Hobbit dwarves, including Thorin Oakenshield, were acclaimed warriors.
4454659b2638172ab151	Mercury (element)	Chemical element with atomic number 80	Can you transport a coin along a sea of mercury?	true	The density of an object determines if it will float. An object will float if it is less dense than the liquid it is placed in. Mercury is liquid at room temperature. The density of mercury is 13.56 g/cm3. The density of a penny is 7.15 g/cm3.
601db2d5fba830c71962	Batman (1989 film)	1989 film directed by Tim Burton	Is Batman (1989 film) likely to be shown on flight from NY to Kansas City?	true	A flight from NY to Kansas City is four and a half hours. The run time of Batman (1989 film) is two hours and six minutes. Batman (1989 film) is rated PG-13 The average age group of passengers is 18-34. Airlines have relaxed their rules for in-flight movies in last few years and even R rated movies have been shown.
038d2f23ebc149069a74	Isaac Newton	Influential British physicist and mathematician	Is Issac Newton often associated with a red fruit?	true	Issac Newton claimed to have contemplated gravity for the first time after seeing an apple fall. In most illustrations of Issac Newton discovering gravity, the apple shown falling is red.
fab08cce89ad00ba8339	Christmas carol	Song or hymn or carol on the theme of Christmas	Are multiple Christmas Carol's named after Saints?	true	The Christmas Carol Good King Wenceslas is based on the Bohemian king Wenceslaus I. Wenceslaus I was named a Saint in the Catholic Church and has a feast day of September 28. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas is a Christmas Carol named after an early Christian bishop who became a Saint.
37f33f40f86886a334d8	Amoeba	polyphyletic group including different eucariot taxons	Could amoebas have played a part in the Black Death?	true	The Black Death is a bacterial disease called bubonic plague. Yersinia pestis has been found to grow and thrive inside amoebas. Bubonic plague is caused by Yersinia pestis.
47cb228abaa8a8106df9	Hundred Years' War	Series of conflicts and wars between England and France during the 14th and 15th-century	Was Hundred Years' War a misnomer?	true	A misnomer is a wrong or inaccurate name. The Hundred Years' War lasted for longer than one hundred years. The Hundred Years' War lasted from 1337-1453.
ff3811735ededd8ec3a7	Asparagus	species of plant	Are slime lilies in a different scientific family than asparagus?	false	Asparagus is a species of plants of the Asparagaceae family. Slime lilies are the common name for the flowering albuca plant. The albuca plant belongs to the scientific family of Asparagaceae.
5a5cdf519ba94a287202	Goofy	Disney cartoon character	Could Goofy have counted nine planets in his first year?	true	Goofy was created in 1932 Pluto (the celestial object) was discovered in 1930 and labeled a planet
a0eb7bcaa09e2ede2c1e	Central Park Zoo	Zoo in Central Park, Manhattan, New York City	Would it be wise to bring a robusto into Central Park Zoo?	false	A robusto is a short, fat cigar that is very popular in America. The Central Park Zoo has several rules including: no feeding the animals and no smoking. NYPD's 19th precinct is only an 11 minute walk away from the Central Park Zoo.
ed08e2d4bbe5bbf1b01d	Oprah Winfrey	American businesswoman, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist	Could Oprah Winfrey buy dozens of her staff Bugatti luxury cars?	true	Oprah Winfrey is a billionaire A new Bugatti costs a few million dollars
6b83137493422db701bb	Grief	reaction to loss of someone or something close or important	Is grief always obvious when it is being experienced?	false	Grief has no set external representation. People who are grieving may laugh, cry, or even seem angry.
6b9093fff19fdcb320e3	Noble gas	group of chemical elements tend to be chemically inert and thus form odorless, colorless, monatomic gases with low reactivity; consists of helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, radon, and possibly oganesson	Was the Japanese street aesthetic once illuminated by noble gasses?	true	Japan was known for their use of brightly lit businesses and signage. The signs in Japan were lit with neon for a long time.
302819b66045c59ea78f	Charles Manson	American criminal, cult leader	Was Charles Manson's body unwanted?	false	Charles Manson's body was debated over for so long that he had to stay on ice. Charles Manson had four people fighting over his corpse.
4a0bd486029477dc8249	Lionel Richie	American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and actor	Did Lionel Richie ever have dinner with Abraham Lincoln?	false	Abraham Lincoln died in 1865. Lionel Richie was born in 1949.
f6e1ccbadcebd21aadf9	Swastika	a geometrical figure and an ancient religious icon in the cultures of Eurasia and 20th-century symbol of Nazism	Does the swastika have positive uses?	true	The swastika is used in the Hindu religion to represent the sun. People practicing Hindu believe the swastika represents prosperity and good luck.
69be580cbd6d2605dc59	Moss	Division of plants	Is a beard is moss that grows on a human?	false	Moss is a type of non-vascular and flowerless plant. Moss typically grows in dark green clumps in damp and shady locations. A beard is facial hair that grows on the chin and cheeks of a human. Facial hair is not a plant.
60e2540a5e07213eeca1	Pancake	Thin, round cake made of eggs, milk and flour	Are pancakes typically prepared in a pot?	false	Pancakes are usually fried on a shallow flat surface. Pots typically have high walls. Griddles and skillets are low, shallow flat pans appropriate for pancakes.
f07a6acf27e25dedbb8d	Andrew Johnson	17th president of the United States	Does Andrew Johnson's presidential number exceed Elagabalus's Emperor number?	false	Andrew Johnson was the 17th president of the United States. Elagabalus was the 25th Roman Emperor.
f23d09094b35ceab6d54	Blueberry	section of plants	Was the Treaty of Versailles settled over blueberry scones?	false	Blueberries are native to North America. Blueberries did not come to Europe until the 1930's. The treaty of Versailles was made effective in 1920.
61dd8e3c0e1e6aa4422f	Little Women	1860s novel by Louisa May Alcott	Would the author of Little Women have remembered the ratification of the 13th Amendment?	true	The 13th Amendment was ratified in 1865. Louisa May Alcott died in 1888.
962d64c181ab75e0ace2	Hurricane Maria	Category 5 Atlantic hurricane in 2017	Could you windsurf in Puerto Rico during Hurricane Maria?	false	Hurricane Maria was a deadly category 5 hurricane with wind speed up to 175mph. It is extremely dangerous and impossible to windsurf with wind speed higher than 100mph.
150492a2590b8447707b	Sesame	species of plant	Can a sesame seed grow in the human body?	false	Seeds need water, oxygen, and light to grow. The human digestive system releases powerful acid that dissolves food.
bd9497b8ba9a2085a775	WWE Raw	WWE television program	Would a viewer of Monday Night Football be able to catch WWE Raw during commercial breaks?	true	Monday Night Football begins at 8pm EST on Monday nights during the NFL season WWE Raw airs on Monday nights between 8pm and 11pm EST
06985ebcd197732ef1f6	James Watson	American molecular biologist, geneticist, and zoologist	Did James Watson's partner in studying the double helix outlive him?	false	James Watson studied the double helix with Francis Crick. Francis Crick passed away in 2004 at 88 years of age. James Watson is alive and is 92 years old.
0c715b8610f8c79b1ecd	Giant panda	species of mammal	Does giant panda have colors that differ from yin yang?	false	The giant panda is a mammal that is black and white in color. Yin yang is an ancient Chinese concept represented by the colors black and white.
e7327e171bd965f6a3cf	Art	Creative work to evoke emotional response	Is art prioritized in the US education system?	false	Art classes are often the first to be cut during times of low school funds. Between 1999 and 2009, schools offering visual arts curriculum decreased by 7%.
903178c36c89e5f55a20	Model (person)	person employed to display, advertise and promote products, or to serve as a visual aid	Does actress Leila George lack the height to be a model?	false	Actress Leila George, the daughter of Vincent D'onofrio, is 5'9" tall. Model Cindy Crawford is 5'9" tall. Model Agyness Deyn is 5'8" tall. Model Sara Sampaio is 5'8" tall.
c34998385575553d090f	Lorem ipsum	Placeholder text used in publishing and graphic design	Does Lorem ipsum backwards fail to demonstrate alliteration?	false	Lorem ipsum backwards is Muspi merol. Alliteration is the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. Examples of alliteration are phrases like: Mixed messages, and big bang.
bd7193627e010af0ecba	Penny	unit of currency in various countries	Would 1943-S penny be good for making silverware?	true	Modern pennies are made of zinc and copper. The 1943-S penny was made of 99% steel and 1% zinc. Modern silverware is made from stainless steel.
7f139bf51273517efd4e	Christopher Nolan	British–American film director, screenwriter, and producer	Is Christopher Nolan indebted to Bob Kane?	true	Christopher Nolan rose to fame in large part because of his trilogy of Batman movies released from 2005 to 2012 Bob Kane was the original artist and co-creator of Batman
14ef04964c1b786dc45e	Holy Spirit	Religious concept with varied meanings	Is Krishna similar to Holy Spirit?	true	The Holy Spirit is a Christian concept of a spirit that is an aspect or agent of God that does good in the world. Krishna, from Hinduism, is a manifestation of the God Vishnu. Krishna brings compassion, tenderness, and love into the world.
e3ec5d1638cbf5a6ae53	Maize	Cereal grain	Would a bodybuilder choose maize over chicken breast for dinner?	false	Bodybuilders aim to eat high amounts of protein in order to stimulate muscle growth. Maize contains 9.4 grams of protein per 100 grams. Baked chicken breast contains 31 grams of protein per 100 grams.
5951a77c6a4a0bbc7718	Guru	A "teacher, guide, expert, or master" in Sanskrit	Is Kim Kardashian a guru?	false	A guru is a teacher or guide, particularly a spiritual one. Kim Kardashian is a socialite and a model.
7162ff9d73e524fef983	French Defence	Chess opening	Would most grand masters know what the French Defense is?	true	Grand master is the highest title a chess player can get. The French Defense is a well known chess opening that is in many books.
97f9a0a30c9dc2e77d42	5	Natural number	Does Homer Simpson need two hands worth of fingers to count to 5?	true	Homer Simpson is a character of the long running comedy animated series "The Simpsons". All characters in "The Simpsons" have 4 fingers on each hand.
84dd002838898869cfad	Poseidon	Ancient Greek god of the sea, earthquakes and horses	Is Poseidon similar to the god Vulcan?	false	Poseidon is the Greek god of the sea and water, and is the brother of Zeus. Neptune is the Roman god of the sea. Hephaestus is the Greek god of fire. Hephaestus's ROman equivalent is Vulcan, the Roman god of fire.
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James Bond

Media franchise about a British spy

Was the original James Bond actor born near the Washington Monument?

false

The original James Bond actor was Sean Connery. Sean Connery was born in Scotland. The Washington Monument is located in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C. and Scotland are nearly 3,500 miles apart.

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Tailor

person who makes, repairs, or alters clothing professionally, typically men's clothing

Would an expensive tailor use adhesive to create a shorter hem on slacks?

false

Adhesive hems are usually performed at home with a DIY kit. Professionally hemmed pants are created using a needle and thread.

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Funeral

ceremony for a person who has died

Do embalmed bodies feel different at funerals?

true

Embalming fluid fixates into the bodily tissues and replaces the bodily fluid. Bodies that have not been embalmed tend to feel soft. When embalming fluid fills the body, the body becomes firm.

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People's Volunteer Army

Communist Chinese forces during the Korean War

Could all People's Volunteer Army hypothetically be transported on Symphony of the Seas?

false

The People's Volunteer Army had 780,000 troops. The cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, has a capacity of 5,518 people.

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Düsseldorf

Place in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Does Düsseldorf have only a small number of smoggy days each year?

true

Mercer's 2012 Quality of Living survey ranked Düsseldorf the sixth most livable city in the world. Clean air is an important attribute for a livable city. Smog is a term for air pollution.

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Charles Manson

American criminal, cult leader

Did any killer Manson band members were named for exceed Charles Manson's kills?

true

Many of the members of the band Marilyn Manson combined the names of a model or actress with a serial killer. Marilyn Manson band memberTwiggy Ramirez took his name from model Twiggy and serial killer Richard Ramirez. Richard Ramirez was charged with 13 counts of murder. Charles Manson was charged with 9 counts of murder.

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Tonsure

hairstyle related to religious devotion

Does ancient Olympics crown fail to hide tonsure?

true

Tonsure refers to the religious hairstyle in which hair from the top of the head is shaved off. Winners of the ancient Olympics were given a laurel crown to wear. A laurel crown involves leaves arranged in a circle that cover only the edges of the head.

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Dolce & Gabbana

Italian fashion house

Did Mozart ever buy anything from Dolce & Gabbana?

false

Dolce & Gabbana was founded in 1985. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died in 1791.

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Crustacean

subphylum of arthropods

Could a Diwali celebration feature a crustacean?

true

Diwali is an important Hindu holiday which includes feasting. Crustaceans are shelled, mainly aquatic animals that include shrimp, lobster, and crabs. Hindus are allowed to eat any food besides beef, since cows are sacred. Hindus are allowed to eat

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François Mitterrand

21st President of the French Republic

Did Francois Mitterrand ever meet Barak Obama while they both held the position of President?

false

Mitterand was President of France from 1981 through 1995. Obama was President of the United States from 2009 to 2017

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Sainsbury's

chain of supermarkets in the United Kingdom

Could you drive from New England to a Sainsbury's?

false

New England is located in the United States of America. The U.K and New England are separated by a large ocean.

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Snowboarding

winter sport

Snowboarding is a rarity in Hilo?

true

Snowboarding is a sport that involves descending snow-covered slopes. Hilo, a town in Hawaii, has not had snow in almost 200 years.

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Beaver

Genus of mammals

Would a Beaver's teeth rival that of a Smilodon?

false

A beaver has teeth measuring 25 mm on average. The Smilodon was a prehistoric saber-toothed tiger. The Smilodon's teeth were around 11 inches long.

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Gladiator

combatant who entertained audiences in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire

Were gladiators associated with the Coloseum?

true

The Colosseum was a stadium in the ancient city of Rome, large by even today's standards. During the Roman era, it was primarily used to host large spectacles including gladiatorial combat, mock battles, and executions.

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Casio

Japanese electronics company

Is Casio's founding year a composite number?

true

Electronics company Casio was founded in 1946. A composite number is a number that can be divided by numbers other than 1 and itself. 1946 can be divided by 278 and 7.

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The Who

English rock band

Did The Who have to cancel tours due to World War II?

false

The Who was formed in 1964 World War II ended in 1945

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Mount Emei

mountain

Would it be difficult for Kami Rita to climb Mount Emei?

false

Kami Rita has climbed Mount Everest 24 times. Mount Everest has an elevation of 8,848 m (29,029 ft). Mount Emei has an elevation of 3,099 metres (10,167 ft).

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Ocelot

Small wild cat

Is an ocelot a good present for a kindergartener?

false

An ocelot is a small wild cat native to South America, Mexico, and the southern US. Ocelots are carnivores that hunt other animals and are aggressive, and strong for their size. Kindergarteners are usually 5 years old and weigh around 39 pounds.

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Moon Jae-in

President of South Korea

Did Moon Jae-in's residence exist when the World Trade Center was completed?

false

The President of South Korea lives in the Blue House The Blue House finished construction in early 1991 The World Trade Center complex was completed in 1987

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Prime number

Integer greater than 1 that has no positive integer divisors other than itself and 1

Can a prime number be represented by the number of days in a week?

true

There are seven days in a week. Seven is a prime number.

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Eddie Murphy

American stand-up comedian and actor

Could Eddie Murphy's children hypothetically fill a basketball court by themselves?

true

Eddie Murphy has ten children. Basketball is played with two teams, each having five players on the court at one time.

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Dungeons & Dragons

Fantasy role-playing game

Is Dungeons and Dragons a game well suited for solo play?

false

Dungeons and Dragons requires one person to act as the "Dungeon Master" to construct the world for the other players to roleplay in. Dungeons and Dragons cannot work without at least one DM and two players.

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Cousin

any descendant of an ancestor's sibling

Could SNL be why Jenny McCarthy does not get along with her cousin?

true

Jenny McCarthy is cousin's with Melissa McCarthy. Melissa McCarthy and Jenny McCarthy are not close and Melissa did not even attend Jenny's wedding. Jenny McCarthy was spoofed in n episode of SNL (Saturday Night Live) for a rant she did on The View. Melissa McCarthy has been a frequent guest on SNL (Saturday Night Live) from 2011-2017. Melissa McCarthy was nominated five times for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her appearances on SNL.

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Jack Dempsey

American boxer

Did Jack Dempsey fight the current WBC heavyweight champion?

false

Jack Dempsey died in 1983 The current WBC heavyweight champion is Tyson Fury Tyson Fury was born in 1988

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Toronto Star

Newspaper in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Would someone in Boston not receive the Toronto Star?

true

The Toronto Star is only distributed in Canada. Boston is located in the United States.

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Robert De Niro

American actor, director and producer

Does Robert De Niro use a microscope at work?

false

A microscope is a tool used by scientists. Robert De Niro works on movies and television shows, and he is not a scientist.

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Caracal

Small wild cat

Could a student at the University of Houston see a caracal on campus?

false

The caracal is native to Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and India. The University of Houston is located in the United States. The United States is located in North America.

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Bob Marley

Jamaican singer-songwriter

Could Bob Marley's children hypothetically win tug of war against Kublai Khan's children?

false

Bob Marley had 9 children. Kublai Khan had 23 children. Many of Bob Marley's children became singers, and followed his themes of peace and love. The children of Kublai Khan followed in his footsteps and were fierce warlords.

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Kanji

adopted logographic Chinese characters used in the modern Japanese writing system

Can printing books in kanji instead of the Roman alphabet save trees?

true

The Kanji writing system uses less space to communicate ideas than an alphabet system. Trees are killed to make pages for books.

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Nature

Hominin events for the last 10 million years

Would someone go to San Francisco for a nature escape?

false

San Francisco is a major US city with over 800,000 people. San Francisco is known for mass transit and being a metropolitan area.

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Sun bear

bear found in tropical forest habitats of Southeast Asia

Do sun bears stay active during winter?

true

The sun bear is a species in the family Ursidae occurring in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia. Sun bears do not seem to hibernate. Hibernation is a seasonal heterothermy characterized by low body-temperature, slow breathing and heart-rate, and low metabolic rate. It most commonly occurs during winter months.

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François Mitterrand

21st President of the French Republic

Did François Mitterrand serve under Napoleon Bonapart in the French army?

false

François Mitterrand was born in 1916. Napoleon Bonapart died in 1821.

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Cookie Monster

character from the television series Sesame Street

Would the Cookie Monster decline an offer of free Keebler products?

false

The Cookie Monster has an enormous appetite and craving for cookies. The Keebler Company is an American cookie and cracker manufacturer.

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Football War

1969 War between Honduras and El Salvador

Did either side score a touchdown during the Football War?

false

The Football War was a war in 1969 between Honduras and El Salvador The Football War was caused in part by rioting during a FIFA Cup qualifying match The FIFA Cup is a soccer tournament Touchdowns are scored in American football

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Dopamine

chemical compound

Is dopamine snorted nasally by drug users?

false

Dopamine is a hormone and a neurotransmitter. Neurotransmitters are produced endogenously by the body and are not consumed externally.

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Ocelot

Small wild cat

Could an ocelot subsist on a single bee hummingbird per day?

false

An ocelot requires 600–800 grams (21–28 oz) of food every day to satisfy its energy requirements. Bee hummingbirds are the smallest living birds, with an average weight of around 2-3 grams.

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Royal Society

National academy of science in the United Kingdom

Can numerologists become members of Royal Society?

false

The royal society fulfills a number of roles: promoting science and its benefits, recognizing excellence in science, supporting outstanding science, providing scientific advice for policy. Numerology is a superstition and a pseudoscience that uses numbers to give the subject a veneer of scientific authority.

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U2

Four-member Irish rock band, from Dublin

Did U2 play a concert at the Polo Grounds?

false

U2 is an Irish rock band that formed in 1976. The Polo Grounds was a sports stadium that was demolished in 1964.

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Ahura Mazda

highest deity of Zoroastrianism

Will Ahura Mazda have to look down to see Abaddon's dwelling??

true

Abaddon is a demon that is said to dwell in a bottomless pit below the earth that is a realm of the dead. Ahura Mazda is the chief deity of Zoroastrianism. Ahura Mazda is the Supreme Being located in heaven, high above the sky.

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Augustus

First emperor of the Roman Empire

Would a hippie hypothetically be bummed out by Augustus's Pax Romana?

false

A hippie was a member of the counterculture movement of the 1960s. One of the most prevalent hippie statements is peace and love. The Pax Romana was a near 200 year era of peace in the Roman Empire that began during the reign of Augustus. Augustus had several loves, including three wives.

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Edward II of England

14th-century King of England and Duke of Aquitaine

Would Edward II of England have been born without Vikings?

false

Edward II was King of England from 1307-1327. Rollo was a Viking who became the first ruler of Normandy. William the Conqueror was the first Norman King of England and the great-great-great-grandson of Rollo. Edward II is related to William the Conqueror through Rollo's granddaughter's line (Empress Matilda).

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Ariana Grande

American singer, songwriter, and actress

At a presentation about post traumatic stress disorder, would Ariana Grande be a topic of relevance?

true

Ariana Grande was performing in Manchester in 2017 when explosives were set off in an act of terrorism. Ariana Grande has spoken openly about her trauma experience and her PTSD regarding the Manchester Bombing.

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Twelve-tone technique

method of musical composition devised by Arnold Schönberg to ensure that all 12 notes of the chromatic scale are equally often, so that the music avoids being in a key

Would it be impossible to use an Iwato scale for a twelve-tone technique composition?

true

The Iwato scale has 5 pitch cases. The chromatic scale has 12 pitch cases.

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Sun bear

bear found in tropical forest habitats of Southeast Asia

Can an American black bear swallow a sun bear whole?

false

Sun bears grow to only about half the size of an American black bear. The total length of adult bear skulls was found to average 262 to 317 mm (10.3 to 12.5 in). Black bears cannot open their mouths to half their body length.

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Dolce & Gabbana

Italian fashion house

Did Jackie Kennedy wear Dolce & Gabbana to her husband's inauguration?

false

Jackie Kennedy's husband was John F. Kennedy John F. Kennedy was inaugurated in 1961 Dolce & Gabbana was founded in 1985

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Amy Winehouse

English singer and songwriter

Was Amy Winehouse familiar with Brexit?

false

Amy Winehouse died in 2011. Brexit began in 2017.

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Agriculture

Cultivation of plants and animals to provide useful products

Is the rise of agriculture attributed to rivers?

true

Some of the earliest civilizations on record are in river valleys. Early civilizations used water to irrigate crops, leading to the growth of agriculture.

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1999

Year

Were some people afraid of New Years Day coming in 1999?

true

It was believed that computers might not know how to change from 1999 to 2000 on New Years Day. People were concerned that human services and utilities that were computerized might crash due to the Y2K bug. People believed that the year 2000 would cause computers to crash due to the 'Y2K' bug.

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Romeo and Juliet

tragedy by William Shakespeare

Is Romeo and Juliet an unusual title to teach high schoolers?

false

Romeo and Juliet has topped multiple 'Top Read Books In High School' lists. Romeo and Juliet is available in multiple editions targeted at school age children.

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Peach

species of fruit tree (for the fruit use Q13411121)

Would a black widow woman have use for peaches?

true

A black widow woman refers to a woman who murders her husbands for money and remarries. Peach pits contain amygdalin, a type of cyanide. Cyanide is poisonous to humans.

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Northern fur seal

The largest fur seal in the northern hemisphere

Would a northern fur seal pass a driving test?

false

A driving test measures the ability to drive according to traffic laws. The northern fur seal does not have the ability to legally drive.

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Shrimp

Decapod crustaceans

Do shrimp taste best when cooked for a long time?

false

Shrimp becomes tough and rubbery if cooked for a long time. The ideal texture for shrimp is soft and easily chewed.

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Nancy Pelosi

52nd speaker of the United States House of Representatives

Would Nancy Pelosi publicly denounce abortion?

false

Abortion is a topic that divides the Republican Party and the Democratic Party. Nancy Pelosi is a Democrat and appeals to that base. The Democratic base is largely pro-choice with abortion.

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Bipolar disorder

mental disorder that causes periods of depression and abnormally elevated mood

Is Britney Spears' breakdown attributed to bipolar disorder?

true

In 2008 Britney Spears was detained in a psychiatric hospital for bipolar disorder. In 2007 Britney Spears shaved her head during a breakdown.

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Saint Kitts and Nevis

country in Central America and Caribbean

Are brown rock fish found in the waters surrounding Saint Kitts and Nevis?

false

Saint Kitts and Nevis is located in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Sea Brown rock fish are found in the Pacific Ocean

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Pancake

Thin, round cake made of eggs, milk and flour

Are some types of pancakes named after coins?

true

Silver dollar pancakes are a variety that is smaller than traditional pancakes. Silver dollars are a type of American coin.

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Law & Order

original television series (1990-2010)

Are there winged statuettes in the home of the creator of Law & Order?

true

Law & Order was created by Dick Wolf Dick Wolf won an Emmy in 2007 Dick Wolf won an Emmy in 1997 The Emmy statuette is of a winged woman holding an atom

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Eiffel Tower

Tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris, France

Did Eiffel Tower contribute to a war victory?

true

A radio transmitter located in the Eiffel Tower. This transmitter jammed German radio communications. This hindrance in German radio communications contributing to the Allied victory at the First Battle of the Marne.

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Pickled cucumber

Cucumber pickled in brine, vinegar, or other solution

Is pickled cucumber ever red?

true

Koolickles are a variety of pickled cucumber made with brine and red kool-aid. Korean cucumber kimchi is flavored with korean pepper powder. Korean pepper powder is red in color.

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Linux

Family of free and open-source software operating systems based on the Linux kernel

Do Windows or Android smartphones run newer versions of Linux?

false

Android smartphones are based on Linux. Windows smartphones are based on the Windows operating system.

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Snow White

fairy tale

Do Snow White dwarves best The Hobbit dwarves in battle?

false

Snow White had seven dwarves. There are 13 dwarves in The Hobbit. Several of The Hobbit dwarves, including Thorin Oakenshield, were acclaimed warriors.

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Mercury (element)

Chemical element with atomic number 80

Can you transport a coin along a sea of mercury?

true

The density of an object determines if it will float. An object will float if it is less dense than the liquid it is placed in. Mercury is liquid at room temperature. The density of mercury is 13.56 g/cm3. The density of a penny is 7.15 g/cm3.

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Batman (1989 film)

1989 film directed by Tim Burton

Is Batman (1989 film) likely to be shown on flight from NY to Kansas City?

true

A flight from NY to Kansas City is four and a half hours. The run time of Batman (1989 film) is two hours and six minutes. Batman (1989 film) is rated PG-13 The average age group of passengers is 18-34. Airlines have relaxed their rules for in-flight movies in last few years and even R rated movies have been shown.

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Isaac Newton

Influential British physicist and mathematician

Is Issac Newton often associated with a red fruit?

true

Issac Newton claimed to have contemplated gravity for the first time after seeing an apple fall. In most illustrations of Issac Newton discovering gravity, the apple shown falling is red.

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Christmas carol

Song or hymn or carol on the theme of Christmas

Are multiple Christmas Carol's named after Saints?

true

The Christmas Carol Good King Wenceslas is based on the Bohemian king Wenceslaus I. Wenceslaus I was named a Saint in the Catholic Church and has a feast day of September 28. Jolly Old Saint Nicholas is a Christmas Carol named after an early Christian bishop who became a Saint.

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Amoeba

polyphyletic group including different eucariot taxons

Could amoebas have played a part in the Black Death?

true

The Black Death is a bacterial disease called bubonic plague. Yersinia pestis has been found to grow and thrive inside amoebas. Bubonic plague is caused by Yersinia pestis.

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Hundred Years' War

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

Was Hundred Years' War a misnomer?

true

A misnomer is a wrong or inaccurate name. The Hundred Years' War lasted for longer than one hundred years. The Hundred Years' War lasted from 1337-1453.

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Asparagus

species of plant

Are slime lilies in a different scientific family than asparagus?

false

Asparagus is a species of plants of the Asparagaceae family. Slime lilies are the common name for the flowering albuca plant. The albuca plant belongs to the scientific family of Asparagaceae.

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Goofy

Disney cartoon character

Could Goofy have counted nine planets in his first year?

true

Goofy was created in 1932 Pluto (the celestial object) was discovered in 1930 and labeled a planet

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Central Park Zoo

Zoo in Central Park, Manhattan, New York City

Would it be wise to bring a robusto into Central Park Zoo?

false

A robusto is a short, fat cigar that is very popular in America. The Central Park Zoo has several rules including: no feeding the animals and no smoking. NYPD's 19th precinct is only an 11 minute walk away from the Central Park Zoo.

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Oprah Winfrey

American businesswoman, talk show host, actress, producer, and philanthropist

Could Oprah Winfrey buy dozens of her staff Bugatti luxury cars?

true

Oprah Winfrey is a billionaire A new Bugatti costs a few million dollars

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Grief

reaction to loss of someone or something close or important

Is grief always obvious when it is being experienced?

false

Grief has no set external representation. People who are grieving may laugh, cry, or even seem angry.

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Noble gas

group of chemical elements tend to be chemically inert and thus form odorless, colorless, monatomic gases with low reactivity; consists of helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, radon, and possibly oganesson

Was the Japanese street aesthetic once illuminated by noble gasses?

true

Japan was known for their use of brightly lit businesses and signage. The signs in Japan were lit with neon for a long time.

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Charles Manson

American criminal, cult leader

Was Charles Manson's body unwanted?

false

Charles Manson's body was debated over for so long that he had to stay on ice. Charles Manson had four people fighting over his corpse.

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Lionel Richie

American singer-songwriter, musician, record producer and actor

Did Lionel Richie ever have dinner with Abraham Lincoln?

false

Abraham Lincoln died in 1865. Lionel Richie was born in 1949.

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Swastika

a geometrical figure and an ancient religious icon in the cultures of Eurasia and 20th-century symbol of Nazism

Does the swastika have positive uses?

true

The swastika is used in the Hindu religion to represent the sun. People practicing Hindu believe the swastika represents prosperity and good luck.

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Moss

Division of plants

Is a beard is moss that grows on a human?

false

Moss is a type of non-vascular and flowerless plant. Moss typically grows in dark green clumps in damp and shady locations. A beard is facial hair that grows on the chin and cheeks of a human. Facial hair is not a plant.

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Pancake

Thin, round cake made of eggs, milk and flour

Are pancakes typically prepared in a pot?

false

Pancakes are usually fried on a shallow flat surface. Pots typically have high walls. Griddles and skillets are low, shallow flat pans appropriate for pancakes.

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Andrew Johnson

17th president of the United States

Does Andrew Johnson's presidential number exceed Elagabalus's Emperor number?

false

Andrew Johnson was the 17th president of the United States. Elagabalus was the 25th Roman Emperor.

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Blueberry

section of plants

Was the Treaty of Versailles settled over blueberry scones?

false

Blueberries are native to North America. Blueberries did not come to Europe until the 1930's. The treaty of Versailles was made effective in 1920.

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Little Women

1860s novel by Louisa May Alcott

Would the author of Little Women have remembered the ratification of the 13th Amendment?

true

The 13th Amendment was ratified in 1865. Louisa May Alcott died in 1888.

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Hurricane Maria

Category 5 Atlantic hurricane in 2017

Could you windsurf in Puerto Rico during Hurricane Maria?

false

Hurricane Maria was a deadly category 5 hurricane with wind speed up to 175mph. It is extremely dangerous and impossible to windsurf with wind speed higher than 100mph.

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Sesame

species of plant

Can a sesame seed grow in the human body?

false

Seeds need water, oxygen, and light to grow. The human digestive system releases powerful acid that dissolves food.

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WWE Raw

WWE television program

Would a viewer of Monday Night Football be able to catch WWE Raw during commercial breaks?

true

Monday Night Football begins at 8pm EST on Monday nights during the NFL season WWE Raw airs on Monday nights between 8pm and 11pm EST

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James Watson

American molecular biologist, geneticist, and zoologist

Did James Watson's partner in studying the double helix outlive him?

false

James Watson studied the double helix with Francis Crick. Francis Crick passed away in 2004 at 88 years of age. James Watson is alive and is 92 years old.

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Giant panda

species of mammal

Does giant panda have colors that differ from yin yang?

false

The giant panda is a mammal that is black and white in color. Yin yang is an ancient Chinese concept represented by the colors black and white.

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Art

Creative work to evoke emotional response

Is art prioritized in the US education system?

false

Art classes are often the first to be cut during times of low school funds. Between 1999 and 2009, schools offering visual arts curriculum decreased by 7%.

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Model (person)

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

Does actress Leila George lack the height to be a model?

false

Actress Leila George, the daughter of Vincent D'onofrio, is 5'9" tall. Model Cindy Crawford is 5'9" tall. Model Agyness Deyn is 5'8" tall. Model Sara Sampaio is 5'8" tall.

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Lorem ipsum

Placeholder text used in publishing and graphic design

Does Lorem ipsum backwards fail to demonstrate alliteration?

false

Lorem ipsum backwards is Muspi merol. Alliteration is the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words. Examples of alliteration are phrases like: Mixed messages, and big bang.

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Penny

unit of currency in various countries

Would 1943-S penny be good for making silverware?

true

Modern pennies are made of zinc and copper. The 1943-S penny was made of 99% steel and 1% zinc. Modern silverware is made from stainless steel.

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Christopher Nolan

British–American film director, screenwriter, and producer

Is Christopher Nolan indebted to Bob Kane?

true

Christopher Nolan rose to fame in large part because of his trilogy of Batman movies released from 2005 to 2012 Bob Kane was the original artist and co-creator of Batman

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Holy Spirit

Religious concept with varied meanings

Is Krishna similar to Holy Spirit?

true

The Holy Spirit is a Christian concept of a spirit that is an aspect or agent of God that does good in the world. Krishna, from Hinduism, is a manifestation of the God Vishnu. Krishna brings compassion, tenderness, and love into the world.

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Maize

Cereal grain

Would a bodybuilder choose maize over chicken breast for dinner?

false

Bodybuilders aim to eat high amounts of protein in order to stimulate muscle growth. Maize contains 9.4 grams of protein per 100 grams. Baked chicken breast contains 31 grams of protein per 100 grams.

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Guru

A "teacher, guide, expert, or master" in Sanskrit

Is Kim Kardashian a guru?

false

A guru is a teacher or guide, particularly a spiritual one. Kim Kardashian is a socialite and a model.

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French Defence

Chess opening

Would most grand masters know what the French Defense is?

true

Grand master is the highest title a chess player can get. The French Defense is a well known chess opening that is in many books.

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5

Natural number

Does Homer Simpson need two hands worth of fingers to count to 5?

true

Homer Simpson is a character of the long running comedy animated series "The Simpsons". All characters in "The Simpsons" have 4 fingers on each hand.

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Poseidon

Ancient Greek god of the sea, earthquakes and horses

Is Poseidon similar to the god Vulcan?

false

Poseidon is the Greek god of the sea and water, and is the brother of Zeus. Neptune is the Roman god of the sea. Hephaestus is the Greek god of fire. Hephaestus's ROman equivalent is Vulcan, the Roman god of fire.

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Eminem

American rapper and actor

Would Eminem perform well at the International Mathematical Olympiad?

false

Eminem dropped out of Lincoln High School at age 17 and disliked math and social studies. Mathematics competitions or mathematical olympiads are competitive events where participants sit a mathematics test. The content on the International Mathematical Olympiad ranges from extremely difficult algebra and pre-calculus problems to problems on branches of mathematics not conventionally covered at school and often not at university level either.

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Herpes simplex virus

Species of virus

Can Herpes simplex virus spread on Venus?

false

Herpes simplex virus is a disease that has the structure of a tiny protein cage. Venus is the hottest planet and its temperature can reach 900°F. Proteins lose their structure and break down at temperatures above 105.8°F.

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Evander Holyfield

American boxer

Does Evander Holyfield eat pork products?

true

Evander Holyfield is a born-again Christian Mainstream Christian denominations do not observe restrictions on the kinds of animals they can eat