ChilleD/StrategyQA · Datasets at Hugging Face

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4fd64bb6ce5b78ab20b6	Mixed martial arts	full contact combat sport	Is Mixed martial arts totally original from Roman Colosseum games?	false	Mixed Martial arts in the UFC takes place in an enclosed structure called The Octagon. The Roman Colosseum games were fought in enclosed arenas where combatants would fight until the last man was standing. Mixed martial arts contests are stopped when one of the combatants is incapacitated. The Roman Colosseum was performed in front of crowds that numbered in the tens of thousands. Over 56,000 people attended UFC 193.
f378f856bdaff39cdfa3	Cuisine of Hawaii	Cuisine of Hawaii	Is the cuisine of Hawaii suitable for a vegan?	false	Per capita, Hawaiians are the second largest consumers of Spam in the world, right behind Guam. Kalua pig is another famous cuisine of Hawaii. Fish and seafood are also very common in Hawaii.
4e1b65e81ec09397b26e	Giant squid	Deep-ocean dwelling squid in the family Architeuthidae	Is capturing giant squid in natural habitat impossible with no gear?	true	Giant squids live between 1,000 and 3,800 feet in the ocean. With a dry dive suit, a scuba tank, gloves, and so on, divers can reach depths of around 1000 feet. Without scuba gear people can safely dive a maximum of 60 feet without feeling the negative risks associated with diving beyond the limit.
6d14da7484991bf588cf	Royal Air Force	Aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces	Did the Royal Air Force fight in the Boxer Rebellion?	false	The Boxer Rebellion took place from 1899–1901 The Royal Air Force was formed on 1 April 1918
3d01af5db202bc7d33b9	Eggplant	plant species Solanum melongena	Would someone in Mumbai refer to Solanum melongena as an eggplant?	false	Mumbia is a city in India. India is a country located in South Asia. In South Asia the Solanum melongena plant is referred to as a brinjal.
a60c5a3a8bd811b26208	Flying fish	Family of marine fish that can make powerful, self-propelled leaps out of water	Do flying fish have good eyesight?	true	Flying fish are commonly found in the epipelagic zone, the top layer of the ocean to a depth of about 200 m (656 ft). The epipelagic zone is the illuminated zone at the surface of the sea where enough light is available for photosynthesis. Good eyesight is a necessary survival trait for animals living in well-lit areas.
4760fe3d0c80beb30edd	Honey	Sweet food made by bees mostly using nectar from flowers	If someone is a vegan, would they eat honey?	false	Veganism is a type of diet that excludes all animal products, including those that are byproducts. Honey is considered an animal byproduct.
02f5f11bf98632578d50	Great Depression	20th-century worldwide economic depression	Can the Great Depression be treated with Prozac?	false	Prozac is a pharmaceutical antidepressant for treatment of psychological disorders The Great Depression was an economic phenomenon occurring in the early 20th century
7ced603c3d79a2f2739d	Santa Claus	Folkloric figure, said to deliver gifts to children on Christmas Eve	Does Santa Claus work during summer?	false	Christmas is in winter. Santa works on Christmas.
b56796dda04ab21e5f24	Alfred Nobel	Swedish chemist, innovator, and armaments manufacturer (1833–1896)	Has categories of Nobel prizes remained same since Alfred Nobel established them?	false	Alfred Nobel established the Nobel prize in his will in 1895. Alfred Nobel established 5 Nobel prize categories: Chemistry, Literature, Peace, Physics, and Physiology or Medicine. The Nobel prize evolved to include a sixth category of Economic Sciences in 1968.
d3c99400a786bc11c1fb	Ginger	Species of plant	Does a Starbucks passion tea have ginger in it?	false	Starbucks Passion tea features cinnamon, apple, licorice root, and lemongrass flavors. Ginger is a spicy flavored plant. Starbucks Passion tea is a sweet drink.
315575d5cbdd1d154744	Kurt Cobain	American singer, composer, and musician	Would Kurt Cobain have benefited from Project Semicolon?	true	Project Semicolon is an American nonprofit organization known for its advocacy of mental health wellness and its focus as an anti-suicide initiative. During the last years of his life, Cobain struggled with heroin addiction and chronic health problems such as depression. Cobain died at the age of 27 from apparent suicide by gunshot.
1ad2148ea8c553c849c2	1960	Year	Could you buy Hershey's Kisses in red foil with farthings after 1960?	false	The British farthing was made obsolete at the end of 1960 In 1962, Hershey's Kisses began to be sold in colored wrappers (such as red foil)
506c7e618094c78b7614	Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet editor, part of Microsoft Office	Is electricity necessary to balance an account in Microsoft Excel?	true	Microsoft Excel is a computer program Computers require a power source
1b29d402c3e17cb3b435	Pound sterling	Official currency of the United Kingdom and other territories	Is a pound sterling valuable?	false	A pound sterling is fiat money. Fiat money is backed by government decree and has no intrinsic value. One pound sterling is worth about 1.24 US dollars by May of 2020.
cce78efa2e5a91f1a7eb	Year	Orbital period of the Earth around the Sun	Can an African Elephant get pregnant twice in a year?	false	There are 365 days in one year. It takes around 645 days for an African Elephant to give birth to one baby elephant.
72d1364ea31e9717f017	The Colbert Report	US satirical news commentary TV program	Would the host of The Colbert Report be likely to vote for Trump?	false	The host of the Colbert report is Stephen Colbert. Stephen Colbert has spoken against Donald Trump multiple times on various platforms.
307c3ae5cff437eee937	Rush Limbaugh	American radio talk show host, commentator, author, and television personality	Does Coast to Coast AM have more longevity than the Rush Limbaugh show?	true	As of 2020, The Rush Limbaugh Show has been on the airwaves since 1988. As of 2020, Coast to Coast AM has been on the airwaves since 1984.
385edf4addbd69573540	Foot (unit)	customary unit of length	Is the foot part of the metric system?	false	The metric system measures distance based on the meter unit. The foot is part of the American standard system of measurement.
630a416013860c4e094c	Odyssey	Epic poem attributed to Homer	In baseball, is a "Homer" named after the poet Homer who wrote the Odyssey?	false	Homer is a famous poet who wrote the epic poem the Odyssey. The Odyssey is about a character Odysseus on an epic journey home after the fall of Troy. In baseball a trip around all the bases is called a Home Run. "Homer" is a shortened name for Home Run.
ee6e0bcf7be93da46dcc	Casio	Japanese electronics company	Could Casio's first invention be worn around the ankle?	false	Casio's first invention was the yubiwa pipe. The yubiwa pipe was a ring worn that held a cigarette in place worn on the finger. Ankles are several inches thicker than fingers.
2e1482cb04970fe7c449	Richard III of England	15th-century King of England	Did Richard III know his grandson?	false	Richard III died in battle at age 32. He had only one son, who died during childhood, and therefore had no grandchildren. Even if he did have grandchildren, he would have been dead long before they were born based on his age at death.
72d2e2d76ec01e97f88f	Comma	Punctuation mark	Would a Fakir be surprised if they saw a comma in their religious book?	true	A Fakir is a Muslim Sufi holy man or woman that lives a simple life. The holy book for Muslims is the Quran. The comma is a punctuation mark in modern language. The Quran does not use any forms of modern punctuation.
c6adebffcdabb5ba7063	Small Solar System body	object in the Solar System that is neither a planet, nor a dwarf planet, nor a satellite	Is the name of a mythical creature also the name of a Small Solar System body?	true	A centaur is a kind of Small Solar System body with characteristics of both asteroids and comets. A centaur is also a mythical creature that has the body of a horse and the head of a man.
5c4b5e0487eaa93775cc	Underworld	The mythic Relm of the Dead, located far underground (aka, Hades; Underworld)	Can Kit & Kaboodle hypothetically help someone past the Underworld gates?	false	The Underworld is guarded by a beast known as Cerberus. Cerberus is a three-headed dog. Cerberus eats the raw flesh of anyone that tries to escape the Underworld. Kit & Kaboodle is a brand of cat food.
1daa64834b99cb125ae8	Walt Disney	American entrepreneur, animator, voice actor and film producer	Was Walt Disney able to email his illustrations to people living far away?	false	Walt Disney died in 1966 Modern email came into existence in 1971
028eda7ded7825edb6eb	Jury	sworn body of people convened to render a verdict officially submitted to them by a court, or to set a penalty or judgment	Is a felony jury enough people for a Bunco game?	true	Felonies and other serious crimes have a jury of 12 people. Bunco is a parlour game requiring 12 or more players.
1a8ea71c1644ded6b058	Godzilla	Giant monster or kaiju	Could Godzilla have been killed by the Tohoku earthquake?	false	The Tohoku earthquake led to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant meltdown Nuclear meltdowns lead to a release of deadly levels of radiation Godzilla draws power from radiation and is not hurt by it
d4c4c4c7fb085e6d1d98	Alan Alda	American actor, director, and writer	Is Alan Alda old enough to have fought in the Vietnam War?	true	Alan Alda was born in 1936. The Vietnam War was from 1955 to 1975, with American involvement from 1965 to 1973. American soldiers must be at least 18 years old. Alan Alda was 29 in 1965.
d435a2f25dfb1e78a841	Pain	type of unpleasant feeling	Does acupuncture cause pain in many people?	false	Acupuncture doesn't usually feel painful for most people. The needles used in acupuncture are very thin and do not go very deep into the skin.
789b8d1061266869fc86	Newt Gingrich	50th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives	Is Newt Gingrich's nickname a type of Reptile?	false	Newt Gingrich was born Newton Leroy Gingrich and goes by the nickname Newt. A newt is a type of Amphibian with smooth, sticky skin.. Reptiles have dry and hard skin.
5f96f27de4c8cdafc070	Brake	mechanical device that inhibits motion	Can people die from brake failure?	true	Brake failure is the inability of brakes to function. When vehicles experience brake failure, they cannot be stopped safely, which results in a crash. People die in vehicular crashes.
463faa7aaa7d9e1e366b	Europa (moon)	The smallest of the four Galilean moons of Jupiter	Is Europa linked to Viennese waltzes?	true	Europa is a moon of Jupiter Europa played an important role in Stanley Kubrick's film 2001: A Space Odyssey The soundtrack to 2001: A Space Odyssey prominently featured The Blue Danube The Blue Danube is a famous Viennese waltz composed by Johan Strauss II
5c969a7fccde48210ec8	Dolce & Gabbana	Italian fashion house	Would a Dolce & Gabbana suit wearer be shunned by their Amish cousins?	true	Dolce & Gabbana is an Italian luxury fashion design company. The Amish, who value plain clothes, frown upon buttons and have banned velcro and zippers The Two Tone Dolce & Gabbana suit has several buttons. The Amish cease interactions with sinners by avoiding, or shunning them.
4668264df84fb7c25b39	The Police	English rock band	Could the members of The Police perform lawful arrests?	false	The members of The Police were musicians, not law enforcement officers. Only law enforcement officers can perform lawful arrests.
2541f27af7753e1ec7c1	Pea	species of plant	Will twenty pea pods contents cover entire chess board?	true	Pea pods on average have 5 to 6 peas inside. A standard chess board has 64 squares.
ba1242c0a924787b6e03	Logging	the cutting, skidding, on-site processing, and loading of trees or logs onto transport vehicles	Would it be hard to get toilet paper if there were no loggers?	true	Logging produces products such as pulp. Pulp is used to make paper products such as toilet paper.
a0e7719bca9b347d32db	Carl Linnaeus	Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist	Did Linnaeus edit Darwin's draft of Origin of Species?	false	Linnaeus died in 1778 Origin of Species was published in 1859
f67e4140ba9ecdb6dcaa	Prophet	person claiming to speak for divine beings	Did Disney's second film rip off a prophet story?	true	Disney's second film, Pinocchio, was released in 1940. The biblical prophet Jonah was swallowed by a whale. In Pinocchio, Gepetto is swallowed by a giant whale while searching for Pinocchio.
dd31908b73e958cfd678	Rurouni Kenshin	1994 Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Nobuhiro Watsuki	Is Rurouni Kenshin from same country as lead character in Nobunaga's Ambition?	true	Rurouni Kenshin is a manga series that comes from Japan. Nobunaga's Ambition is a video game series based on the experiences of Oda Nobunaga. Oda Nobunaga was a Japanese feudal lord.
a3f23831cabcf29b0cc9	Gujarati script	Indian script	Is the Gujarati script the same category of script as Kanji?	false	Gujarati script is an abugida script Kanji is an adopted logographic script
83717baab39233083d34	Spirit (rover)	NASA Mars rover	Would a broadcast from Spirit make the news in 2020?	true	In 2010, the Spirit rover sent what is recorded as its final transmission. In 2019, another rover made the news with its viral "final words"
2eed74f7dc66f5aadcd7	Saudi Aramco	Saudi Arabian petroleum and natural gas company	Was Saudi Aramco started due to an assassination?	true	Saudi Aramco was formed in response to oil shortages during World War I The origins of World War I can be traced to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo
d424e393a4daff536f57	C-SPAN	American pay television network	Is the span in C-SPAN named after Alan Greenspan?	false	Alan Greenspan was chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006. CSPAN is a cable news network that was created in 1979. Alan Greenspan was relatively unknown to the world at large in 1979.
7ddaf76fa5a53f4b642c	Parody	Imitative work created to mock, comment on or trivialise an original work	Is "A Tale of Two Cities" a parody of the Bible?	false	"A Tale of Two Cities" is an original work by Charles Dickens. The Bible is a religious text written down in the early centuries AD. A parody is a deriative work intended to make fun of another piece of media.
367537af1b620f0e3683	Disc jockey	Person who plays recorded music for an audience	Was disc jockey Jay Thomas enemies with Clayton Moore?	false	Jay Thomas was a radio disc jockey and Emmy winning actor. Clayton Moore played the Lone Ranger. Jay Thomas was a yearly recurring guest on the Dave Letterman Show every Christmas. Jay Thomas told his Lone Ranger Story every year about a funny encounter he had with Clayton Moore.
27fc311d200f621edcbc	Flying Spaghetti Monster	Chief deity of Pastafarianism	Is the Flying Spaghetti Monster part of an ancient pantheon?	false	Ancient polytheistic religions are generally no longer popular in Western culture. The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster was established in 2006 after the creation of the FSM itself in 2005.
1ffcadc478d4f408b988	Metre	SI unit of length	Are lengths measured in metres in the UK?	true	Metres are part of the metric system. The UK uses the metric system for measurements.
0dad30a3a3c7c915e0c2	Judo	modern martial art, combat and Olympic sport	Would a Germaphobia be able to participate in Judo?	false	Germaphobia is a term used by psychologists to describe a pathological fear of germs, bacteria, microbes, contamination and infection. If you’re training Judo, you will also find yourself getting into close proximity to the people you are training with, and rolling around on matted floors too. Additionally, you will sweat and roll around on a shared mat when practicing judo.
033147a022dd41b58cd9	Cheeseburger	hamburger topped with cheese	Could Eddie Hall hypothetically deadlift the world's largest cheeseburger?	false	The largest cheeseburger ever made weighed 2,014 pounds. Eddie Hall is the former world record deadlift holder, lifting 1,102 pounds under strongman rules.
82bde29394d6aba258a1	Preventive healthcare	Prevent and minimize the occurrence of diseases	Can preventive healthcare reduce STI transmission?	true	Preventive healthcare includes screenings for STI/STD's. Increases in testing for STI's allow for citizens to protect themselves from infection and contain outbreaks.
d723358c3932de9ce765	German Shepherd	Dog breed	Do German Shepherds worry about the Abitur?	false	The Abitur is a qualification granted by university-preparatory schools in Germany, Lithuania, and Estonia. The Abitur is conferred on students who pass their final exams at the end of their secondary education. Students that attend university-preparatory schools are humans. German Shepherds are not humans.
760a0d26a50972656345	Ginger	Species of plant	Could the Port of Baltimore handle the entire world's cargo production of ginger each year?	true	In 2018, the world production of ginger was 2.8 million tons. The Port of Baltimore handles about 2.8 million tons of cargo per fiscal quarter. A fiscal quarter is shorter than a year.
60aa0b975babf5475cf1	Myth	Type of traditional narrative	Was story of Jesus inspired by Egyptian myth?	true	Jesus was a biblical character that walked on water, was born of a virgin, and was killed beside two thieves. Horus was a character in ancient Egyptian myth that walked on water, had a virgin mother, and was executed beside two thieves.
0a8bb20dbdb99d68127e	Clove	species of plant	Do people who smoke Djarum's like cloves?	true	Djarum is a brand of cigarette popular around the world. Djarum cigarettes are made with a blend of cloves and tobacco.
4bbf4b169b4981ad5a34	Miami		Can you swim to Miami from New York?	false	The longest distance swam by a person is 139.8 miles. It is over 1,000 miles from New York to Miami.
da526afb80b0174a19b0	Honey badger	species of mammal	Would a honey badger fit inside an oven?	true	Adult honey badgers measure 23 to 28 cm (9.1 to 11.0 in) in shoulder height and 55–77 cm (22–30 in) in body length, with the tail adding another 12–30 cm (4.7–11.8 in). Thirty-inch ovens are the standard for most homes and most kitchens. The inside dimensions of the oven are approximately 25 inches wide and 16 inches high. The oven will be approximately 16 inches deep.
4eeb74e13e58996f2d72	Painting	Practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface	Is The Joy of Painting TV show still producing new episodes?	false	The Joy of Painting is hosted by painter Bob Ross. Bob Ross died in 1995. The episodes currently airing are reruns.
d00ae50a07a5dd8b726c	Rede Globo	Brazilian commercial television network	Would it be typical for a Rede Globo anchor to say Konnichiwa to the viewers?	false	Konnichiwa is a greeting in the Japanese language. The national language of Brazil is Portuguese.
deb934107d390914b5b0	Western honey bee	Species of insect	Would Topa Inca Yupanqui have encountered the western honey bee?	false	Topa Inca Yupanqui was an Inca ruler in the 15th century Western honey bees were first introduced to the Americas in the 16th century
350182c4e4a832fc4bc5	Baptism	Christian rite of admission and adoption, almost invariably with the use of water	Was Hillary Clinton's deputy chief of staff in 2009 baptised?	false	Huma Abedin was Hillary Clinton's deputy chief of staff in 2009 Huma Abedin is an American Muslim Baptism is a Christian tradition
b4c61fdd96959a52f996	High Speed 1	high-speed railway between London and the Channel Tunnel	Would the tunnels at CERN fit onto the High Speed 1 rails?	true	High Speed 1 (HS1), legally the Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL), is a 67-mile (108 km) high-speed railway. The CERN collider is contained in a circular tunnel, with a circumference of 26.7 kilometres (16.6 mi). The circumference of a circle is the length of the enclosing boundary.
73627f72e83c519d8a0e	Astrology	Pseudoscience claiming celestial objects influence human affairs	Does Capricorn astrology symbol have all of the parts of a chimera?	false	The Capricorn astrology symbol is a sea goat which consists of: a goat, and a fish. A chimera is a legendary beast that is made up of: a lion, a goat, and a snake.
d158406a91f5dddbb6a5	Palace of Westminster	Meeting place of the Parliament of the United Kingdom,	Are Big Ben's bells currently rung on their normal schedule at the Palace of Westminster?	false	Big Ben is currently under a four year renovation project. The bells have been silenced for the duration of the work due to safety. They are only rung on certain holidays, until the construction finishes in 2021.
961b257f0eb8f704b247	Euro	European currency	Will a Euro sink in water?	true	The smallest Euro paper bill is Five Euro. One Euro is only available as a coin. Coins sink in water. A metal coin is more dense than water
2930044a09f13c95fb91	Conducting	Directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures	Is a paraplegic suitable for conducting an orchestra?	true	Musical conductors use their hands to wave a baton and guide the orchestra. Paraplegics are people that are paralyzed from the waist down. Paraplegics are able to play sports that involve their upper body, such as basketball.
f1a3fc559616155c5931	Cucumber	species of plant	Are cucumbers often found in desert?	false	Cucumbers are a kind of vegetable. With the exception of carrot cake, deserts are not typically made with vegetables. Cucumbers are not the vegetable used in carrot cake.
b72204fd58a0bfaa5283	Gulf of Mexico	An Atlantic Ocean basin extending into southern North America	Is a Halloween cruise in the Gulf of Mexico likely to be safe from storms?	false	Hurricanes often strike the Gulf of Mexico Hurricane season in the gulf lasts until the end of November Halloween is October 31
665445900ef590e47ed0	War in Vietnam (1945–46)	Prelude to the Indochina Wars	Were veterans of the War in Vietnam (1945–46) given free education by the Soviet Union?	false	The Soviet Union provided free education to children of those who died in the Vietnam War with America. The War in Vietnam (1945–46) was twenty years before the Vietnam War with America.
0df67cbe1345f90555dd	Quran	The central religious text of Islam	Would Dave Chappelle pray over a Quran?	true	Dave Chappelle converted to Islam in 1998. Dave Chappelle has not deviated from his religious beliefs since 1998 and is a practicing Muslim. Practicing Muslims pray often.
b742c50188a483291945	Lifeboat (rescue)	boat rescue craft which is used to attend a vessel in distress	Can a lifeboat rescue people in the Hooke Sea?	false	Lifeboats are used on bodies of liquid water The Hooke Sea is a geographical feature on the surface of Mars There are no bodies of liquid water on Mars
9e7b4c746b598d1521e0	Geometry	Branch of mathematics that studies the shape, size and position of objects	Do carpenters understand geometry?	true	Carpenters work in building and maintaining structures such as homes, buildings, and gazebos. In order to build a home, one must be able to follow the geometry in the blueprints.
b816f51e0fedcae2a789	Liberty Bell	bell that serves as a symbol of American independence and liberty	Is the Liberty Bell still in its original location?	false	The Liberty Bell originally was located in Independence Hall in Philadelphia. It was moved to a nearby pavilion to accommodate viewers in 1976.
80e1855030cd5c8f136a	Lieutenant	junior commissioned officer in many nations' armed forces	Are pirate lieutenants like navy lieutenants?	true	Lieutenant Richards was a pirate that sailed alongside Blackbeard. Lieutenant RIchards had many duties and was placed in charge of the ship, Bonnet's Revenge. In the Royal Navy and Commonwealth navies, the second-in-command of a vessel is known as the first lieutenant. Royal Navy lieutenants are in charge of other crew members and have many duties.
9a1bf03a1359fa94eb7c	Cheeseburger	hamburger topped with cheese	Is a krabby patty similar to a cheeseburger?	true	A krabby patty is a fictional sandwich featuring a patty on a split bun with toppings like lettuce, onion, and tomato. A hamburger is typically served on a bun and offers toppings like lettuce, onion, and tomato.
d21ae4c7ee26f90b9574	Greyhound	Dog breed used in dog racing	Would a greyhound be able to outrun a greyhound bus?	false	A greyhound bus can travel speeds upward of 60 mph. A greyhound dog can run at speeds up to 45 mph.
3e023027bb296245506a	McDonald's	American fast food restaurant chain	If you were on a diet, would you have to skip lunch at McDonald's?	false	McDonald's offers low calorie brunch options like parfaits and egg white sandwiches. McDonald's offers low calorie lunch options including basic hamburgers and salads.
76a9327740bf5e4fd9ed	Republic of Korea Navy	Naval warfare branch of South Korea's military	Would Republic of Korea Navy dominate Eritrea navy?	true	The Republic of Korea Navy has 150 ships, 70 aircraft, 70,000 personnel including 29,000 marines . The Eritrean Navy has 4 ships and an army of 45,000.
45ed5c1d56e942bee839	Lolcat	image combining a photograph of a cat with text intended to contribute humour	Did the 40th president of the United States forward lolcats to his friends?	false	The 40th president of the United States was Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan died in 2004 The first recorded use of the term lolcat occurred in 2006
5f89881767cac98c56d6	Seven Years' War	Global conflict between 1756 and 1763	Could the Austrian casualties from Seven Years' War fit in Indianapolis Motor Speedway?	true	There were 373,588 Austrian casualties during the Seven Years' War. The infield seating at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway raises capacity to an approximate 400,000 people.
0a87a031e804912db8df	Harry Houdini	American magician, escapologist, and stunt performer	Did Harry Houdini's wife make psychics look foolish?	true	Psychics are people that claim to have special powers to talk to the dead. Harry Houdini gave his wife a code word to ask psychics to repeat after his death. The wife of Harry Houdini, Wilhelmina Beatrice "Bess" Rahner, asked several psychics for the code word and none knew it.
3486b6b5c69878bb088d	Cauliflower	cauliflower plants (for the vegetable see Q23900272)	Do more Cauliflower grow in Arizona than California?	false	Cauliflower grows best in cool temperatures with lots of sun. California is the largest producer of Cauliflower in the U.S. Arizona has a hot arid climate.
76468dce5b02e75851b2	Daily Mirror	British daily tabloid newspaper owned by Reach plc.	Did William Shaespeare read the Daily Mirror?	false	The Daily Mirror is a British tabloid founded in 1903. William Shakespeare died in 1616.
5f1b1891c28dd8ef8bcf	Cuisine of Hawaii	Cuisine of Hawaii	Does the cuisine of Hawaii embrace foods considered gross in the continental US?	true	SPAM has a reputation for being an unpleasant dish in the continental US. SPAM is so popular in Hawaii that it has made it onto McDonalds menus.
48f842fbfb229d784bd4	Aladdin	Middle Eastern folk tale	Is the voice of the Genie from Disney's Aladdin still alive?	false	The Genie was voiced by comedian Robin Williams. Robin Williams died in 2014.
0e4f1dbccd54ac5b8c32	Lord Voldemort	Fictional character of Harry Potter series	Was Lord Voldemort taught by Professor Dumbledore?	true	Lord Voldemort grew up as the orphan boy Tom Riddle. Tom Riddle was brought to Hogwarts by Professor Dumbledore. Dumbledore was one of Riddle's teachers during his time as a student.
dabf94934721c26b2422	European wildcat	Small wild cat	Do black-tailed jackrabbits fear the European wildcat?	false	The European wildcat is native to continental Europe, Scotland, Turkey and the Caucasus. The black-tailed jackrabbit is native to Mexico and the western United States.
234e4eccb374a4191c86	Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution	prohibits cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail	Would keelhauling be a fair punishment under the Eighth Amendment?	false	Keelhauling was a severe punishment whereby the condemned man was dragged beneath the ship’s keel on a rope. Keelhauling is considered a form of torture. Torture is considered cruel. The Eighth Amendment forbids the use of "cruel and unusual punishment".
2bc94c6dfc79d7a86fa2	Christopher Walken	American actor	Could Christopher Walken enlist in the United States Marine Corps?	false	Christopher Walken is 77 years old. The maximum age for first-time enlistment in the United States Marine Corps is 28.
0ea87e725225e7ce5c51	Christina Aguilera	American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality	Was Christina Aguilera born in the forgotten borough?	true	Christina Maria Aguilera was born on December 18, 1980, in Staten Island, New York. Staten Island has sometimes been called "the forgotten borough" by inhabitants who feel neglected by the city government.
7b7fa804c698d013d9a7	Zorro	Fictional character	Did Zorro carve his name into items regularly?	false	Zorro was known for using his weapon to leave a mark wherever he went. The mark Zorro left was the first initial of his name and nothing more.
abd771e9a20b107e7e56	Nikola Tesla	Serbian American inventor	Has Nikola Tesla's name inspired multiple brands?	true	Nikola Tesla was a famous inventor born in 1856. The electric car company Tesla was named after Nikola Tesla. The hard rock band Tesla is named after Nikola Tesla.
1bbdd43172978e342b6a	Game (hunting)	animal hunted for sport or for food	Does meat from cows fed only grass taste more like wild game?	true	The food an animal eats throughout its lifetime affect the way the meat from it will taste. Grass-fed cows produce meat that tends to taste more mineral-dense. Wild game is known for a grassy, mineral taste.
87acce77a8b6362f4f96	Toyota Supra	A sports car and grand tourer manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation	Would 2020 Toyota Supra lag behind at a Nascar rally?	true	The 2020 Toyota Supra has a top speed of 155 MPH. Nascar stock cars routinely exceed 200 MPH.
5b941af0d08dc0ea0485	Newbie	slang term for a novice or newcomer	Would Dale Earnhardt Jr. be considered a newbie?	false	Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a Nascar racer with 19 years of experience. The average Nascar career length is 3.7 years.
67079beff747978ed4c2	MF Doom	US-based English rapper and producer	Is MF Doom a Fantastic Four villain?	false	MF Doom is a British rapper raised on Long Island. Doctor Victor Von Doom is a fictional supervillain that made his debut in the Fantastic Four. The MF in MF Doom stands for Metal Face.
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Mixed martial arts

full contact combat sport

Is Mixed martial arts totally original from Roman Colosseum games?

false

Mixed Martial arts in the UFC takes place in an enclosed structure called The Octagon. The Roman Colosseum games were fought in enclosed arenas where combatants would fight until the last man was standing. Mixed martial arts contests are stopped when one of the combatants is incapacitated. The Roman Colosseum was performed in front of crowds that numbered in the tens of thousands. Over 56,000 people attended UFC 193.

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Cuisine of Hawaii

Is the cuisine of Hawaii suitable for a vegan?

false

Per capita, Hawaiians are the second largest consumers of Spam in the world, right behind Guam. Kalua pig is another famous cuisine of Hawaii. Fish and seafood are also very common in Hawaii.

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Giant squid

Deep-ocean dwelling squid in the family Architeuthidae

Is capturing giant squid in natural habitat impossible with no gear?

true

Giant squids live between 1,000 and 3,800 feet in the ocean. With a dry dive suit, a scuba tank, gloves, and so on, divers can reach depths of around 1000 feet. Without scuba gear people can safely dive a maximum of 60 feet without feeling the negative risks associated with diving beyond the limit.

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Royal Air Force

Aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces

Did the Royal Air Force fight in the Boxer Rebellion?

false

The Boxer Rebellion took place from 1899–1901 The Royal Air Force was formed on 1 April 1918

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Eggplant

plant species Solanum melongena

Would someone in Mumbai refer to Solanum melongena as an eggplant?

false

Mumbia is a city in India. India is a country located in South Asia. In South Asia the Solanum melongena plant is referred to as a brinjal.

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Flying fish

Family of marine fish that can make powerful, self-propelled leaps out of water

Do flying fish have good eyesight?

true

Flying fish are commonly found in the epipelagic zone, the top layer of the ocean to a depth of about 200 m (656 ft). The epipelagic zone is the illuminated zone at the surface of the sea where enough light is available for photosynthesis. Good eyesight is a necessary survival trait for animals living in well-lit areas.

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Honey

Sweet food made by bees mostly using nectar from flowers

If someone is a vegan, would they eat honey?

false

Veganism is a type of diet that excludes all animal products, including those that are byproducts. Honey is considered an animal byproduct.

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Great Depression

20th-century worldwide economic depression

Can the Great Depression be treated with Prozac?

false

Prozac is a pharmaceutical antidepressant for treatment of psychological disorders The Great Depression was an economic phenomenon occurring in the early 20th century

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Santa Claus

Folkloric figure, said to deliver gifts to children on Christmas Eve

Does Santa Claus work during summer?

false

Christmas is in winter. Santa works on Christmas.

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Alfred Nobel

Swedish chemist, innovator, and armaments manufacturer (1833–1896)

Has categories of Nobel prizes remained same since Alfred Nobel established them?

false

Alfred Nobel established the Nobel prize in his will in 1895. Alfred Nobel established 5 Nobel prize categories: Chemistry, Literature, Peace, Physics, and Physiology or Medicine. The Nobel prize evolved to include a sixth category of Economic Sciences in 1968.

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Ginger

Species of plant

Does a Starbucks passion tea have ginger in it?

false

Starbucks Passion tea features cinnamon, apple, licorice root, and lemongrass flavors. Ginger is a spicy flavored plant. Starbucks Passion tea is a sweet drink.

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Kurt Cobain

American singer, composer, and musician

Would Kurt Cobain have benefited from Project Semicolon?

true

Project Semicolon is an American nonprofit organization known for its advocacy of mental health wellness and its focus as an anti-suicide initiative. During the last years of his life, Cobain struggled with heroin addiction and chronic health problems such as depression. Cobain died at the age of 27 from apparent suicide by gunshot.

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1960

Year

Could you buy Hershey's Kisses in red foil with farthings after 1960?

false

The British farthing was made obsolete at the end of 1960 In 1962, Hershey's Kisses began to be sold in colored wrappers (such as red foil)

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Microsoft Excel

Spreadsheet editor, part of Microsoft Office

Is electricity necessary to balance an account in Microsoft Excel?

true

Microsoft Excel is a computer program Computers require a power source

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Pound sterling

Official currency of the United Kingdom and other territories

Is a pound sterling valuable?

false

A pound sterling is fiat money. Fiat money is backed by government decree and has no intrinsic value. One pound sterling is worth about 1.24 US dollars by May of 2020.

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Year

Orbital period of the Earth around the Sun

Can an African Elephant get pregnant twice in a year?

false

There are 365 days in one year. It takes around 645 days for an African Elephant to give birth to one baby elephant.

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The Colbert Report

US satirical news commentary TV program

Would the host of The Colbert Report be likely to vote for Trump?

false

The host of the Colbert report is Stephen Colbert. Stephen Colbert has spoken against Donald Trump multiple times on various platforms.

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Rush Limbaugh

American radio talk show host, commentator, author, and television personality

Does Coast to Coast AM have more longevity than the Rush Limbaugh show?

true

As of 2020, The Rush Limbaugh Show has been on the airwaves since 1988. As of 2020, Coast to Coast AM has been on the airwaves since 1984.

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Foot (unit)

customary unit of length

Is the foot part of the metric system?

false

The metric system measures distance based on the meter unit. The foot is part of the American standard system of measurement.

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Odyssey

Epic poem attributed to Homer

In baseball, is a "Homer" named after the poet Homer who wrote the Odyssey?

false

Homer is a famous poet who wrote the epic poem the Odyssey. The Odyssey is about a character Odysseus on an epic journey home after the fall of Troy. In baseball a trip around all the bases is called a Home Run. "Homer" is a shortened name for Home Run.

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Casio

Japanese electronics company

Could Casio's first invention be worn around the ankle?

false

Casio's first invention was the yubiwa pipe. The yubiwa pipe was a ring worn that held a cigarette in place worn on the finger. Ankles are several inches thicker than fingers.

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Richard III of England

15th-century King of England

Did Richard III know his grandson?

false

Richard III died in battle at age 32. He had only one son, who died during childhood, and therefore had no grandchildren. Even if he did have grandchildren, he would have been dead long before they were born based on his age at death.

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Comma

Punctuation mark

Would a Fakir be surprised if they saw a comma in their religious book?

true

A Fakir is a Muslim Sufi holy man or woman that lives a simple life. The holy book for Muslims is the Quran. The comma is a punctuation mark in modern language. The Quran does not use any forms of modern punctuation.

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Small Solar System body

object in the Solar System that is neither a planet, nor a dwarf planet, nor a satellite

Is the name of a mythical creature also the name of a Small Solar System body?

true

A centaur is a kind of Small Solar System body with characteristics of both asteroids and comets. A centaur is also a mythical creature that has the body of a horse and the head of a man.

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Underworld

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

Can Kit & Kaboodle hypothetically help someone past the Underworld gates?

false

The Underworld is guarded by a beast known as Cerberus. Cerberus is a three-headed dog. Cerberus eats the raw flesh of anyone that tries to escape the Underworld. Kit & Kaboodle is a brand of cat food.

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Walt Disney

American entrepreneur, animator, voice actor and film producer

Was Walt Disney able to email his illustrations to people living far away?

false

Walt Disney died in 1966 Modern email came into existence in 1971

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Jury

sworn body of people convened to render a verdict officially submitted to them by a court, or to set a penalty or judgment

Is a felony jury enough people for a Bunco game?

true

Felonies and other serious crimes have a jury of 12 people. Bunco is a parlour game requiring 12 or more players.

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Godzilla

Giant monster or kaiju

Could Godzilla have been killed by the Tohoku earthquake?

false

The Tohoku earthquake led to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant meltdown Nuclear meltdowns lead to a release of deadly levels of radiation Godzilla draws power from radiation and is not hurt by it

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Alan Alda

American actor, director, and writer

Is Alan Alda old enough to have fought in the Vietnam War?

true

Alan Alda was born in 1936. The Vietnam War was from 1955 to 1975, with American involvement from 1965 to 1973. American soldiers must be at least 18 years old. Alan Alda was 29 in 1965.

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Pain

type of unpleasant feeling

Does acupuncture cause pain in many people?

false

Acupuncture doesn't usually feel painful for most people. The needles used in acupuncture are very thin and do not go very deep into the skin.

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Newt Gingrich

50th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives

Is Newt Gingrich's nickname a type of Reptile?

false

Newt Gingrich was born Newton Leroy Gingrich and goes by the nickname Newt. A newt is a type of Amphibian with smooth, sticky skin.. Reptiles have dry and hard skin.

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Brake

mechanical device that inhibits motion

Can people die from brake failure?

true

Brake failure is the inability of brakes to function. When vehicles experience brake failure, they cannot be stopped safely, which results in a crash. People die in vehicular crashes.

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Europa (moon)

The smallest of the four Galilean moons of Jupiter

Is Europa linked to Viennese waltzes?

true

Europa is a moon of Jupiter Europa played an important role in Stanley Kubrick's film 2001: A Space Odyssey The soundtrack to 2001: A Space Odyssey prominently featured The Blue Danube The Blue Danube is a famous Viennese waltz composed by Johan Strauss II

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Dolce & Gabbana

Italian fashion house

Would a Dolce & Gabbana suit wearer be shunned by their Amish cousins?

true

Dolce & Gabbana is an Italian luxury fashion design company. The Amish, who value plain clothes, frown upon buttons and have banned velcro and zippers The Two Tone Dolce & Gabbana suit has several buttons. The Amish cease interactions with sinners by avoiding, or shunning them.

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The Police

English rock band

Could the members of The Police perform lawful arrests?

false

The members of The Police were musicians, not law enforcement officers. Only law enforcement officers can perform lawful arrests.

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Pea

species of plant

Will twenty pea pods contents cover entire chess board?

true

Pea pods on average have 5 to 6 peas inside. A standard chess board has 64 squares.

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Logging

the cutting, skidding, on-site processing, and loading of trees or logs onto transport vehicles

Would it be hard to get toilet paper if there were no loggers?

true

Logging produces products such as pulp. Pulp is used to make paper products such as toilet paper.

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Carl Linnaeus

Swedish botanist, physician, and zoologist

Did Linnaeus edit Darwin's draft of Origin of Species?

false

Linnaeus died in 1778 Origin of Species was published in 1859

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Prophet

person claiming to speak for divine beings

Did Disney's second film rip off a prophet story?

true

Disney's second film, Pinocchio, was released in 1940. The biblical prophet Jonah was swallowed by a whale. In Pinocchio, Gepetto is swallowed by a giant whale while searching for Pinocchio.

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Rurouni Kenshin

1994 Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Nobuhiro Watsuki

Is Rurouni Kenshin from same country as lead character in Nobunaga's Ambition?

true

Rurouni Kenshin is a manga series that comes from Japan. Nobunaga's Ambition is a video game series based on the experiences of Oda Nobunaga. Oda Nobunaga was a Japanese feudal lord.

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Gujarati script

Indian script

Is the Gujarati script the same category of script as Kanji?

false

Gujarati script is an abugida script Kanji is an adopted logographic script

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Spirit (rover)

NASA Mars rover

Would a broadcast from Spirit make the news in 2020?

true

In 2010, the Spirit rover sent what is recorded as its final transmission. In 2019, another rover made the news with its viral "final words"

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Saudi Aramco

Saudi Arabian petroleum and natural gas company

Was Saudi Aramco started due to an assassination?

true

Saudi Aramco was formed in response to oil shortages during World War I The origins of World War I can be traced to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo

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C-SPAN

American pay television network

Is the span in C-SPAN named after Alan Greenspan?

false

Alan Greenspan was chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006. CSPAN is a cable news network that was created in 1979. Alan Greenspan was relatively unknown to the world at large in 1979.

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Parody

Imitative work created to mock, comment on or trivialise an original work

Is "A Tale of Two Cities" a parody of the Bible?

false

"A Tale of Two Cities" is an original work by Charles Dickens. The Bible is a religious text written down in the early centuries AD. A parody is a deriative work intended to make fun of another piece of media.

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Disc jockey

Person who plays recorded music for an audience

Was disc jockey Jay Thomas enemies with Clayton Moore?

false

Jay Thomas was a radio disc jockey and Emmy winning actor. Clayton Moore played the Lone Ranger. Jay Thomas was a yearly recurring guest on the Dave Letterman Show every Christmas. Jay Thomas told his Lone Ranger Story every year about a funny encounter he had with Clayton Moore.

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Flying Spaghetti Monster

Chief deity of Pastafarianism

Is the Flying Spaghetti Monster part of an ancient pantheon?

false

Ancient polytheistic religions are generally no longer popular in Western culture. The Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster was established in 2006 after the creation of the FSM itself in 2005.

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Metre

SI unit of length

Are lengths measured in metres in the UK?

true

Metres are part of the metric system. The UK uses the metric system for measurements.

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Judo

modern martial art, combat and Olympic sport

Would a Germaphobia be able to participate in Judo?

false

Germaphobia is a term used by psychologists to describe a pathological fear of germs, bacteria, microbes, contamination and infection. If you’re training Judo, you will also find yourself getting into close proximity to the people you are training with, and rolling around on matted floors too. Additionally, you will sweat and roll around on a shared mat when practicing judo.

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Cheeseburger

hamburger topped with cheese

Could Eddie Hall hypothetically deadlift the world's largest cheeseburger?

false

The largest cheeseburger ever made weighed 2,014 pounds. Eddie Hall is the former world record deadlift holder, lifting 1,102 pounds under strongman rules.

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Preventive healthcare

Prevent and minimize the occurrence of diseases

Can preventive healthcare reduce STI transmission?

true

Preventive healthcare includes screenings for STI/STD's. Increases in testing for STI's allow for citizens to protect themselves from infection and contain outbreaks.

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German Shepherd

Dog breed

Do German Shepherds worry about the Abitur?

false

The Abitur is a qualification granted by university-preparatory schools in Germany, Lithuania, and Estonia. The Abitur is conferred on students who pass their final exams at the end of their secondary education. Students that attend university-preparatory schools are humans. German Shepherds are not humans.

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Ginger

Species of plant

Could the Port of Baltimore handle the entire world's cargo production of ginger each year?

true

In 2018, the world production of ginger was 2.8 million tons. The Port of Baltimore handles about 2.8 million tons of cargo per fiscal quarter. A fiscal quarter is shorter than a year.

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Myth

Type of traditional narrative

Was story of Jesus inspired by Egyptian myth?

true

Jesus was a biblical character that walked on water, was born of a virgin, and was killed beside two thieves. Horus was a character in ancient Egyptian myth that walked on water, had a virgin mother, and was executed beside two thieves.

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Clove

species of plant

Do people who smoke Djarum's like cloves?

true

Djarum is a brand of cigarette popular around the world. Djarum cigarettes are made with a blend of cloves and tobacco.

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Miami

Can you swim to Miami from New York?

false

The longest distance swam by a person is 139.8 miles. It is over 1,000 miles from New York to Miami.

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Honey badger

species of mammal

Would a honey badger fit inside an oven?

true

Adult honey badgers measure 23 to 28 cm (9.1 to 11.0 in) in shoulder height and 55–77 cm (22–30 in) in body length, with the tail adding another 12–30 cm (4.7–11.8 in). Thirty-inch ovens are the standard for most homes and most kitchens. The inside dimensions of the oven are approximately 25 inches wide and 16 inches high. The oven will be approximately 16 inches deep.

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Painting

Practice of applying paint, pigment, color or other medium to a surface

Is The Joy of Painting TV show still producing new episodes?

false

The Joy of Painting is hosted by painter Bob Ross. Bob Ross died in 1995. The episodes currently airing are reruns.

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Rede Globo

Brazilian commercial television network

Would it be typical for a Rede Globo anchor to say Konnichiwa to the viewers?

false

Konnichiwa is a greeting in the Japanese language. The national language of Brazil is Portuguese.

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Western honey bee

Species of insect

Would Topa Inca Yupanqui have encountered the western honey bee?

false

Topa Inca Yupanqui was an Inca ruler in the 15th century Western honey bees were first introduced to the Americas in the 16th century

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Baptism

Christian rite of admission and adoption, almost invariably with the use of water

Was Hillary Clinton's deputy chief of staff in 2009 baptised?

false

Huma Abedin was Hillary Clinton's deputy chief of staff in 2009 Huma Abedin is an American Muslim Baptism is a Christian tradition

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High Speed 1

high-speed railway between London and the Channel Tunnel

Would the tunnels at CERN fit onto the High Speed 1 rails?

true

High Speed 1 (HS1), legally the Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL), is a 67-mile (108 km) high-speed railway. The CERN collider is contained in a circular tunnel, with a circumference of 26.7 kilometres (16.6 mi). The circumference of a circle is the length of the enclosing boundary.

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Astrology

Pseudoscience claiming celestial objects influence human affairs

Does Capricorn astrology symbol have all of the parts of a chimera?

false

The Capricorn astrology symbol is a sea goat which consists of: a goat, and a fish. A chimera is a legendary beast that is made up of: a lion, a goat, and a snake.

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Palace of Westminster

Meeting place of the Parliament of the United Kingdom,

Are Big Ben's bells currently rung on their normal schedule at the Palace of Westminster?

false

Big Ben is currently under a four year renovation project. The bells have been silenced for the duration of the work due to safety. They are only rung on certain holidays, until the construction finishes in 2021.

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Euro

European currency

Will a Euro sink in water?

true

The smallest Euro paper bill is Five Euro. One Euro is only available as a coin. Coins sink in water. A metal coin is more dense than water

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Conducting

Directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures

Is a paraplegic suitable for conducting an orchestra?

true

Musical conductors use their hands to wave a baton and guide the orchestra. Paraplegics are people that are paralyzed from the waist down. Paraplegics are able to play sports that involve their upper body, such as basketball.

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Cucumber

species of plant

Are cucumbers often found in desert?

false

Cucumbers are a kind of vegetable. With the exception of carrot cake, deserts are not typically made with vegetables. Cucumbers are not the vegetable used in carrot cake.

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Gulf of Mexico

An Atlantic Ocean basin extending into southern North America

Is a Halloween cruise in the Gulf of Mexico likely to be safe from storms?

false

Hurricanes often strike the Gulf of Mexico Hurricane season in the gulf lasts until the end of November Halloween is October 31

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War in Vietnam (1945–46)

Prelude to the Indochina Wars

Were veterans of the War in Vietnam (1945–46) given free education by the Soviet Union?

false

The Soviet Union provided free education to children of those who died in the Vietnam War with America. The War in Vietnam (1945–46) was twenty years before the Vietnam War with America.

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Quran

The central religious text of Islam

Would Dave Chappelle pray over a Quran?

true

Dave Chappelle converted to Islam in 1998. Dave Chappelle has not deviated from his religious beliefs since 1998 and is a practicing Muslim. Practicing Muslims pray often.

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Lifeboat (rescue)

boat rescue craft which is used to attend a vessel in distress

Can a lifeboat rescue people in the Hooke Sea?

false

Lifeboats are used on bodies of liquid water The Hooke Sea is a geographical feature on the surface of Mars There are no bodies of liquid water on Mars

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Geometry

Branch of mathematics that studies the shape, size and position of objects

Do carpenters understand geometry?

true

Carpenters work in building and maintaining structures such as homes, buildings, and gazebos. In order to build a home, one must be able to follow the geometry in the blueprints.

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Liberty Bell

bell that serves as a symbol of American independence and liberty

Is the Liberty Bell still in its original location?

false

The Liberty Bell originally was located in Independence Hall in Philadelphia. It was moved to a nearby pavilion to accommodate viewers in 1976.

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Lieutenant

junior commissioned officer in many nations' armed forces

Are pirate lieutenants like navy lieutenants?

true

Lieutenant Richards was a pirate that sailed alongside Blackbeard. Lieutenant RIchards had many duties and was placed in charge of the ship, Bonnet's Revenge. In the Royal Navy and Commonwealth navies, the second-in-command of a vessel is known as the first lieutenant. Royal Navy lieutenants are in charge of other crew members and have many duties.

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Cheeseburger

hamburger topped with cheese

Is a krabby patty similar to a cheeseburger?

true

A krabby patty is a fictional sandwich featuring a patty on a split bun with toppings like lettuce, onion, and tomato. A hamburger is typically served on a bun and offers toppings like lettuce, onion, and tomato.

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Greyhound

Dog breed used in dog racing

Would a greyhound be able to outrun a greyhound bus?

false

A greyhound bus can travel speeds upward of 60 mph. A greyhound dog can run at speeds up to 45 mph.

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McDonald's

American fast food restaurant chain

If you were on a diet, would you have to skip lunch at McDonald's?

false

McDonald's offers low calorie brunch options like parfaits and egg white sandwiches. McDonald's offers low calorie lunch options including basic hamburgers and salads.

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Republic of Korea Navy

Naval warfare branch of South Korea's military

Would Republic of Korea Navy dominate Eritrea navy?

true

The Republic of Korea Navy has 150 ships, 70 aircraft, 70,000 personnel including 29,000 marines . The Eritrean Navy has 4 ships and an army of 45,000.

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Lolcat

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

Did the 40th president of the United States forward lolcats to his friends?

false

The 40th president of the United States was Ronald Reagan Ronald Reagan died in 2004 The first recorded use of the term lolcat occurred in 2006

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Seven Years' War

Global conflict between 1756 and 1763

Could the Austrian casualties from Seven Years' War fit in Indianapolis Motor Speedway?

true

There were 373,588 Austrian casualties during the Seven Years' War. The infield seating at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway raises capacity to an approximate 400,000 people.

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Harry Houdini

American magician, escapologist, and stunt performer

Did Harry Houdini's wife make psychics look foolish?

true

Psychics are people that claim to have special powers to talk to the dead. Harry Houdini gave his wife a code word to ask psychics to repeat after his death. The wife of Harry Houdini, Wilhelmina Beatrice "Bess" Rahner, asked several psychics for the code word and none knew it.

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Cauliflower

cauliflower plants (for the vegetable see Q23900272)

Do more Cauliflower grow in Arizona than California?

false

Cauliflower grows best in cool temperatures with lots of sun. California is the largest producer of Cauliflower in the U.S. Arizona has a hot arid climate.

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Daily Mirror

British daily tabloid newspaper owned by Reach plc.

Did William Shaespeare read the Daily Mirror?

false

The Daily Mirror is a British tabloid founded in 1903. William Shakespeare died in 1616.

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Cuisine of Hawaii

Does the cuisine of Hawaii embrace foods considered gross in the continental US?

true

SPAM has a reputation for being an unpleasant dish in the continental US. SPAM is so popular in Hawaii that it has made it onto McDonalds menus.

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Aladdin

Middle Eastern folk tale

Is the voice of the Genie from Disney's Aladdin still alive?

false

The Genie was voiced by comedian Robin Williams. Robin Williams died in 2014.

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Lord Voldemort

Fictional character of Harry Potter series

Was Lord Voldemort taught by Professor Dumbledore?

true

Lord Voldemort grew up as the orphan boy Tom Riddle. Tom Riddle was brought to Hogwarts by Professor Dumbledore. Dumbledore was one of Riddle's teachers during his time as a student.

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European wildcat

Small wild cat

Do black-tailed jackrabbits fear the European wildcat?

false

The European wildcat is native to continental Europe, Scotland, Turkey and the Caucasus. The black-tailed jackrabbit is native to Mexico and the western United States.

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Eighth Amendment to the United States Constitution

prohibits cruel and unusual punishment and excessive bail

Would keelhauling be a fair punishment under the Eighth Amendment?

false

Keelhauling was a severe punishment whereby the condemned man was dragged beneath the ship’s keel on a rope. Keelhauling is considered a form of torture. Torture is considered cruel. The Eighth Amendment forbids the use of "cruel and unusual punishment".

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Christopher Walken

American actor

Could Christopher Walken enlist in the United States Marine Corps?

false

Christopher Walken is 77 years old. The maximum age for first-time enlistment in the United States Marine Corps is 28.

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Christina Aguilera

American singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality

Was Christina Aguilera born in the forgotten borough?

true

Christina Maria Aguilera was born on December 18, 1980, in Staten Island, New York. Staten Island has sometimes been called "the forgotten borough" by inhabitants who feel neglected by the city government.

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Zorro

Fictional character

Did Zorro carve his name into items regularly?

false

Zorro was known for using his weapon to leave a mark wherever he went. The mark Zorro left was the first initial of his name and nothing more.

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Nikola Tesla

Serbian American inventor

Has Nikola Tesla's name inspired multiple brands?

true

Nikola Tesla was a famous inventor born in 1856. The electric car company Tesla was named after Nikola Tesla. The hard rock band Tesla is named after Nikola Tesla.

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Game (hunting)

animal hunted for sport or for food

Does meat from cows fed only grass taste more like wild game?

true

The food an animal eats throughout its lifetime affect the way the meat from it will taste. Grass-fed cows produce meat that tends to taste more mineral-dense. Wild game is known for a grassy, mineral taste.

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Toyota Supra

A sports car and grand tourer manufactured by Toyota Motor Corporation

Would 2020 Toyota Supra lag behind at a Nascar rally?

true

The 2020 Toyota Supra has a top speed of 155 MPH. Nascar stock cars routinely exceed 200 MPH.

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Newbie

slang term for a novice or newcomer

Would Dale Earnhardt Jr. be considered a newbie?

false

Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a Nascar racer with 19 years of experience. The average Nascar career length is 3.7 years.

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MF Doom

US-based English rapper and producer

Is MF Doom a Fantastic Four villain?

false

MF Doom is a British rapper raised on Long Island. Doctor Victor Von Doom is a fictional supervillain that made his debut in the Fantastic Four. The MF in MF Doom stands for Metal Face.

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Brooklyn

Borough in New York City and county in New York state, United States

Is Brooklyn known for its bread products?

true

Brooklyn and NYC bagels are known around the world for being high quality. Brooklyn pizza is regarded as the best in the country.

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Glenn Beck

American talk radio and television host

Is Glenn Beck known for his mild temper?

false

Glenn Beck has gone viral for screaming at callers on his program. Glenn Beck has walked off of professional interviews when he doesn't like the questions.

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Celery

species of plant

Can eating your weight in celery prevent diabetes?

false

Diabetes is a disease in which the body cannot process sugar. Celery is known as a healthy snack and has 1 gram of sugar per serving. The recommended daily intake of sugar to prevent diabetes is less than 36 grams per day for an adult male. The average weight of an adult male is 197 pounds.

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Attack on Pearl Harbor

Surprise attack by the Imperial Japanese Navy on the U.S. Pacific Fleet in Pearl Harbor in Hawaii

Was only woman to serve as U.S. Speaker of the House alive during the attack on Pearl Harbor?

true

Nancy Pelosi is the only woman to ever serve as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Nancy Pelosi was born on Mar 26, 1940 The attach on Pearl Harbor occurred on December 7, 1941