ChilleD/StrategyQA · Datasets at Hugging Face

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0fe3edf35bd1a1e662a9	Gandalf	Fictional character created by J. R. R. Tolkien	Is Gandalf hypothetically a formidable foe for Charmed's Barbas?	false	Gandalf was a wizard in the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings series. Gandalf used his staff to cast powerful spells. Barbas was a demon on Charmed that had resistance to magic.
01254b50648f4fb08b51	American black bear	species of bear	Could two newborn American Black Bear cubs fit on a king size bed?	true	The average size of an American Black Bear cub is only 8 inches at birth. King size beds are 76"x80" in size.
9f1ea9c12c748ea7e456	Giant panda	species of mammal	Can giant pandas sell out a Metallica show?	false	Metallica concerts are held in large arenas attended by tens of thousands of fans The highest estimate for the giant panda population is around 3,000 animals
b5b110367bb88821d9d0	University of Pittsburgh	American state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Did Millard Fillmore help to establish the University of Pittsburgh?	false	The University of Pittsburgh was established in 1787. Millard Fillmore was born in 1800.
1b5275d230fa30272cb5	Chuck Norris	American martial artist, actor, film producer and screenwriter	Could Chuck Norris ride a horse?	true	Chuck Norris is a person. Horses are bigger than people. People can ride horses.
570dad603aee73b5c88e	Doctor Who	British science fiction TV series	In Doctor Who, did the war doctor get more screen time than his successor?	false	The War Doctor was succeeded by the "9th Doctor". The War Doctor was featured in two episodes of Doctor Who. The 9th Doctor was featured in 13 episodes of Doctor Who.
14f5ccb693d62b4397ee	Christopher Walken	American actor	Is Christopher Walken close to achieving EGOT status?	false	EGOT refers to people that have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award. Christopher Walken won the Oscar in 1979 for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Christopher Walken was nominated for two Tony Awards but has never won. Christopher Walken was nominated for an Emmy Award but has never won. Christopher Walken has never been nominated for a Grammy.
807244d53c3924958261	QWERTY	keyboard layout where the first line is "QWERTYUIOP"	Can first letter row of QWERTY keyboard spell a palindrome?	true	The first letter row of the QWERTY keyboard contains: QWERTYUIOP A palindrome is a word that can be spelled the same backwords and forwards such as racecar and rotor.
b2312cb85e1d00d48947	Macaque	genus of Old World monkeys	Can you hide a pet macaque under your desk?	true	Macaques grow up to 28 inches in length A typical desk is 29 to 30 inches from the ground
f2c7e13e2f02dd6c8849	Saturn	Sixth planet from the Sun in the Solar System	Are Saturn's famous rings solid?	false	The rings are made mostly of dust and particles. The ring matter is constantly in orbital motion around Saturn.
73ca2ef1da65b2a2ebe6	Darth Vader	fictional character in the Star Wars franchise	Was Darth Vader monogamous?	true	Monogamy refers to when a person is married or committed to only one person. Darth Vader was only married to Padme Amidala and had two children with her.
b331cd0701aa703e188b	Veto	legal power to unilaterally stop an official action, especially the enactment of legislation	Can the US branch of government that has power over the military also have the power to veto?	true	The US President is the commander in chief of the US military. The executive branch of the USA includes the President. The President has power to veto.
f086e8628fde91ab151c	Underworld	The mythic Relm of the Dead, located far underground (aka, Hades; Underworld)	Can you get a ride on Amtrak to the Underworld?	false	Amtrak is a passenger railroad service operating in North America The Underworld is a fictional location from mythology and religion
f0d6a1bed84099f2f841	Comma	Punctuation mark	Would three commas be sufficient for displaying US 2018 GDP?	false	The 2018 GDP of US was 20.54 trillion dollars. There are three commas in a billion. There are four commas in a trillion.
3ac14678dd395d41639c	Eleventh grade	educational year	Would an eleventh-grader be eligible for Medicare?	false	Students in the 11th grade are typically between 16-17 years old. The age requirement for most Medicare recipients is 65 or older.
24d689b8a99b3a83b60c	Constitution of the United States	Supreme law of the United States of America	Would Constitution of the United States paper offend PETA?	true	The Constitution of the United States is written on parchment. Parchment is writing material made from specially prepared untanned skins of animals. PETA is an organization that advocates for the ethical treatment of animals.
0c30c162923eb59ae816	Badminton	racquet sport	Are birds important to badminton?	true	Badminton is played with racquets and a shuttlecock. A shuttlecock is a projectile made of feathers attached to a cork base. Birds have feathers covering their body.
def41e470ce44e6a7590	Atheism	Absence of belief in the existence of deities	Can atheism surpass Christianity in American black communities by 2021?	false	83% of blacks in the US identify as Christians. In the United States, blacks are less likely than other ethnic groups to be religiously unaffiliated, let alone identifying as atheist. African American history, slavery and the civil rights movement are all closely tied to Christianity in America.
626694e8f6691431f311	Kayak	small boat propelled with a double-bladed paddle	Are kayaks used at the summit of Mount Everest?	true	Kayaks are used to transport people in water. The summit of Mount Everest has no running water.
8a36239c2251abc536ce	Greyhound	Dog breed used in dog racing	Can a greyhound walk on two legs?	false	Greyhounds are dogs. Dogs walk on four legs.
ff8cbfd0e19d8c30b1c1	Arab–Israeli conflict	geopolitical conflict in the Middle East and North Africa	Was England directly involved in the Arab-Israeli conflict?	true	The Arab-Israeli conflict began hundreds of years ago. England occupied what is now Israel until 1945 when Israel became independent. During Israel's war for independence England allied with their Arab neighbors to fight the Israeli rebels.
b69c53d2e6196bee9a92	Swan Lake	Ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky	Can you drown in a Swan Lake performance?	false	Drowning is defined as respiratory impairment as a result of being in or under a liquid. Swan Lake is not a body of water, but rather an example of performance dance.
ab44cb3353f36e75ef24	Martyr	person who suffers persecution and death for advocating, refusing to renounce, and/or refusing to advocate a belief or cause, usually a religious one	Would Jason Voorhees hypothetically fail at being a martyr?	true	A martyr is someone that is killed for their beliefs. Jason Voorhees is the horror maniac from the Friday the 13th movies. Jason Voorhees is immortal and cannot be killed. Characters in Friday the 13th thought that dismembering Jason Voorhees would kill him but Jason even survived dismemberment.
1517e4258ddaf94d85c7	Berlin University of the Arts	public art school in Berlin, Germany	Is the Berlin University of the Arts a Baroque period relic?	true	The Berlin University of the Arts is a German school created in 1696. The Baroque period lasted in Europe from 1600 to 1750.
07b9fcd269bd1f8b0803	Knight	An award of an honorary title for past or future service with its roots in chivalry in the Middle Ages	Can musicians become knights?	true	Elton John was knighted by the Queen of England. Tom Jones was knighted by the Queen of England. Elton John is a famous pop singer. Tom Jones is a famous musician.
9883d6c816d4855035ea	Onion	vegetable	Do onions have a form that resembles the inside of a tree?	true	When bisected, an onion has rings that extend from the core to the outside. Trees are formed of a series of rings that extend from the inside to the outside
05a8b1683097fc70ac73	Hermes	ancient Greek god of roads, travelers, and thieves	Is Hermes equivalent to the Roman god Vulcan?	false	Hermes is the Greek messenger god and god of roads and travelers. Mercury is the Roman messenger god of roads and travelers. The Roman Vulcan is actually equivalent to the Greek Hephaestus. Hermes is equivalent to Mercury.
a253f98e01008297d4b3	Lip	Visible body part at the mouth	Does having lip piercings lead to more expensive dental bills?	true	Lip piercings can rub the enamel on your teeth and can cause tissue damage to the gums. Tooth enamel protects the teeth from decay.
a0896de3fd13cd0f3e16	Atlantic cod	benthopelagic fish of the family Gadidae	Is Atlantic cod found in a vegemite sandwich?	false	Vegemite is a spread popular in Australia. Vegemite is made from leftover brewers' yeast extract with various vegetable and spice additives. The Atlantic cod is found mostly in North America and Greenland.
3496d185679a8f55b799	JPEG	Lossy compression method for reducing the size of digital images	Could the leader of Heaven's Gate save images in JPEG format?	true	Marshall Applewhite, Jr. was the leader of the Heaven's Gate cult Marshall Applewhite, Jr. died in 1997 JPEG format was released in 1992
8e05ce95646698ca8555	Strawberry	edible fruit	Would someone with back pain enjoy picking strawberries?	false	Back pain may be worsened by repeated bending at the waist. Strawberries grow very close to the ground.
5694613473f2c2c557f7	New York Harbor	harbor in the New York City, U.S.A. metropolitan area	Does a giant green lady stand in New York Harbor?	true	New York Harbor is a body of water between south Manhattan and the Atlantic Ocean The Statue of Liberty stands in New York Harbor The Statue of Liberty is a very large, green statue of a woman
9cfa675eeebfbbdb2487	Bern	Place in Switzerland	Is Bern a poor choice for a xenophobic Swiss citizen to live?	false	Xenophobic people do not like people from other countries, such as tourists. Bern Switzerland was once described by CNN as being a relatively tourist free area. Zurich and Geneva get the most tourist traffic out of any city in Switzerland.
4a974e322e3586af4c2f	Jalapeño	Hot pepper	Can children be hurt by jalapeno peppers?	true	Jalapeno peppers contain capsaicin. Capsaicin creates a burning sensation in the eyes and can lead to surface injuries. Small children do not understand how to protect themselves from peppers or how to wash their hands properly.
ce2336a5272765f263c4	Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone	1997 fantasy novel by J. K. Rowling	Would characters in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone be persecuted as pagans?	true	Pagans are defined as people that hold beliefs other than those of the major world religions (Christianity, Islam, and Judaism). The characters in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone practice magic. Islam explicitly forbid the practice of magic and has harsh consequences for it. Jezebel in Hebrew scripture was a worshiper of pagan Baal and was thrown from a window for her beliefs. Women accused of being witches were burned alive by Christians during the Salem Witch Trials.
076ec1a4009a6e453c69	Governor of New Jersey	head of state and of government of the U.S. state of New Jersey	Was latest Republican governor of New Jersey as of 2020 heftiest politician ever?	false	Chris Christie was the latest Republican governor of New Jersey as of 2020. Chris Christie weighed around 322 pounds. President William Howard Taft weighed between 335 and 350 pounds.
2294d2f030b7fd6f77e3	Maize	Cereal grain	Did Demi Lovato's ancestors help turn maize into popcorn?	true	Demi Lovato's father is Mexican. Maize is another word for corn. Corn was first domesticated in southern Mexico about 10,000 years ago. Popcorn is made from kernels of corn.
b8976035f0804cbd356e	Philippine–American War	Armed conflict between the First Philippine Republic and the United States	Would a veteran of the Phillippine-American War come home craving SPAM?	false	War veterans are often used to the rations they eat during war and crave similar items at home. The Philippine-American war took place before World War II, in 1899. Soldiers in World War II were given SPAM in their rations. SPAM was released in 1937.
4752f67ef92a9195ee36	Elijah	Biblical prophet	Is Elijah part of a Jewish holiday?	true	The Jewish holiday Passover involves a traditional ceremonial dinner. During the ceremony, it is customary to fill an extra cup with wine and put it at the center of the table. The door is then opened so the prophet Elijah can visit.
3eb2a8cfa2616c47672e	Nissan	Japanese automobile manufacturer	Is CEO of Nissan an internationally wanted fugitive?	true	Carlos Ghosn was CEO of Nissan. With help from an American private-security contractor, Carlos Ghosn fled from Japan to Lebanon on 30 December, breaking his bail conditions On 2 January 2020, Interpol issued a red notice to Lebanon seeking Carlos Ghosn's arrest.
1479ad9ab9d5dbc5c140	The Matrix	1999 science fiction action film directed by the Wachowskis	Do the directors of The Matrix advocate for transgender rights?	true	Lilly Wachowski is a trans woman who was a director of The Matrix. Lena Wachowski is a trans woman who was a director of The Matrix. The Wachowski sisters speak actively about viewing their films through a "lens of transness"
1ab9f6651469645c0573	Mount Sharp	mountain on Mars	Do mountain goats inhabit the summit of Mount Sharp?	false	Mountain goats are animals Animals require oxygen in order to live Mount Sharp is located on Mars The atmosphere of Mars contains only trace amounts of oxygen
dc2da0d915bc9d327b9a	Ginger	Species of plant	If you're pregnant, might you be recommended ginger?	true	Pregnancy often causes nausea and stomach upset. Small doses of ginger have been shown to help with vomiting and nausea. Doctors say that, in small doses, ginger is safe for pregnant women.
d5cd4b71ec956f0e1272	5	Natural number	Is pi in excess of square root of 5?	true	Pi is a mathematical number approximately equal to 3.14 The square root of a number are the two numbers multiplied together that equal that number. The square root of 5 is around 2.23.
01430717f590ad3f4e74	Spinal cord	long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue	Can you buy spinal cord at Home Depot?	false	Home Depot sells home improvement and building supplies The spinal cord is an anatomical feature located in the vertebrae
09348bfb96097f3b4a99	Mickey Mouse	Disney cartoon character	Is Mickey Mouse hypothetically unlikely to make a purchase at Zazzle?	true	Mickey Mouse is a Disney character that has starred in numerous movies and TV specials. Mickey Mouse wears a pair of red pants and never wears a shirt. Zazzle is a website that specializes in custom T-shirts.
a97758e32a875a48e83a	Beauty and the Beast (1991 film)	1991 American animated musical fantasy romance film	Do inanimate objects come alive in Beauty and the Beast?	true	Beauty and the Beast features a castle full of items that move and speak on their own. An inanimate object is one that is not alive in any way. Main characters of Beauty and the Beast include a talking teacup and a sassy duster.
29551a9093ea19c1e7c3	2000	Year	Would 1996 leap year baby technically be 1 year old in 2000?	true	A leap year happens once every 4 years and has 29 days in February. The years 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020 are the last 7 leap years that have happened. 1996 to 2000 is one leap year.
a11734fceb222d0629c3	Mount Emei	mountain	Can a Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1 hypothetically lift Mount Emei?	true	Mount Emei is a 70 ton mountain located in China. The Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1 is the world's strongest crane that can lift 1200 tons.
3d08da50b6599ea99f94	Nintendo	Japanese multinational consumer electronics company	Did original Nintendo have games in same format as Playstation 3?	false	Nintendo was originally released in 1983 and used games that were in a cartridge format. Sony Playstation 3 was released in 2006 and had games in a CD format.
b679b7210ebf7fec17b8	Othello	play by Shakespeare	Are there options for students who struggle to understand the writing style of Othello?	true	"No Fear Shakespeare" is a line of books that translate the language of original Shakespeare plays into modern English. Scripts can be understood more easily when read alongside a production of the play itself. "No Fear Shakespeare" features Othello in their book lineup.
4ba19380524bb1f05786	Year	Orbital period of the Earth around the Sun	Can you listen to the entire Itunes song catalog in one year?	false	Itunes has around 43 million songs as of 2017. The average length of a song is 3 minutes. There are 525,600 minutes in a year.
3301cea644c68aa24894	Ubuntu	Linux distribution based on Debian	If you were at an Apple store, would most of the computers be running Ubuntu?	false	Apple stores stock only Mac brand computers. Mac computers come preinstalled with the latest iOS.
3d18b12522dc4b2404ea	Longitude	A geographic coordinate that specifies the east-west position of a point on the Earth's surface	Can I find my home with latitude and longitude?	true	My home is a location on earth where I live. Latitude and Longitude are geographic coordinate systems that identify east/west and north/south locations. Specific Latitude and Longitude coordinates can be used to pinpoint specific locations. Every point on the earth has a corresponding latitude and longitude coordinate.
05cce7e36ecb95166a28	Justin Bieber	Canadian singer-songwriter and actor	Does Justin Bieber vote in October?	true	Justin Bieber is a Canadian citizen Canadian elections are held on the third Monday in October
081689c549d238e5f98a	Formula One	Auto racing championship held worldwide	Did Secretariat win a Formula One championship?	false	Secretariat is a famous race horse Formula One is an auto racing championship
45c1de8a7cfc9ad51786	Asteroid	Minor planet that is not a comet	Could largest asteroid crush a whole city?	true	The largest asteroids are the size of miniature planets. Mercury is the smallest planet and has a radius of 1,516 miles. New York City is 13.4 miles long and 2.3 miles wide. Mercury weighs 3.285 × 10^23 kg.
06ebd3ca1fe98d5796f7	Douglas Adams	British author and humorist	Did Douglas Adams use email as a child?	false	Douglas Adams was born in 1952. Modern email did not emerge until 1977.
6662006c915a62db5a89	Hamlet	tragedy by William Shakespeare	Is Hamlet more common on IMDB than Comedy of Errors?	true	IMDB, The Internet Movie Database, catalogs movies. IMDB lists 6 Hamlet movie adaptations. IMDB lists 5 Comedy of Errors movie adaptations.
de62d38623fde2c2285a	Week	unit of time	Would a week be enough time to watch every episode of Ugly Betty?	true	There are 168 hours in a week. The entire Ugly Betty series is 85 hours long.
89b3fdc55964eeb17d7d	Watchmaker	artisan who makes and repairs watches	Is a watchmaker likely to be able to fix an Apple Watch?	false	A watchmaker makes and repairs watches using tiny instruments to fix coils, springs, gears, and other metal parts.. The Apple Watch is a computer driven watch that can connect to devices using wireless technology. Apple Watches do not have the usual springs and gears of traditional watches.
5f24cbd41798ed5c7608	Saint Peter	apostle and first pope	Could Saint Peter watch television?	false	Saint Peter died in 64 BC. The television was invented in 1900.
3c6d21dff562440d86a4	Snowshoe	Footwear for walking easily across snow	Can a snake wear a snowshoe?	false	Snowshoes are worn by attaching them to the wearer's feet. Snakes do not have feet.
cf57e005787dd2d5f90c	J. D. Salinger	American writer	Did J. D. Salinger ever ask his father for a quinceañera?	false	A quinceañera is celebration of a girl's 15th birthday. J. D. Salinger was male. A quinceañera is a Hispanic tradition. J. D. Salinger was Jewish.
935002dcfa70239e715f	Firefighter	rescuer trained to extinguish hazardous fires	Would Firefighters be included in a September 11th memorial?	true	September 11th is remembered as a day of mourning for the lives lost during a terrorist attack in NYC. Firefighters were among the first responders to the crisis, and many died.
d8ef42c2c54f93d5eb78	Strawberry	edible fruit	Would an owl monkey enjoy a strawberry?	true	Owl monkeys are frugivores, and they prefer small, ripe fruit when available. Strawberries vary in size but are generally under 2 inches across and an inch in diameter. Strawberries are a kind of fruit.
f745cd36dda73188704f	Potato	plant species producing the tuber used as a staple food	Are potatoes native to the European continent?	false	Potatoes originated in South America and spread throughout the Americas by indigenous tribes. European explorers discovered potatoes and brought them back to share at home in Europe.
6042b48035952d0e1a61	Friday	day of the week	Would an astrologer focus on the densest terrestrial planet for a Friday horoscope?	true	Friday is associated with Venus in astrology Venus is the densest of the terrestrial planets
f51a52b400daa8f80388	Casablanca	City / State in Casablanca-Settat, Morocco	Is it hard to get a BLT in Casablanca?	true	A BLT is a sandwich consisting of bacon, lettuce and tomato Casablanca is predominantly Muslim Islam forbids the consumption of pork and pork products
9711b3fc634e6f4f471d	Alan Turing	British mathematician and computer scientist	Would World War II have been the same without Alan Turing?	false	During WW2, the German Military used something called the Engima device to send messages secretly. Alan Turing broke the Enigma code, allowing German messages to be understood and intercepted.
7965756a4cb26817954b	Wembley Arena	An indoor arena in Wembley, London	Can you see the moon in Wembley Arena?	false	Wembley Arena is an indoor arena. The moon is located in the sky. You cannot see the sky if you are indoors.
a03a7cdebe516f521fbc	Balkans	Geopolitical and cultural region of southeastern Europe	Are there enough people in the Balkans to match the population of Japan?	false	There are approximately 55 million people in the Balkans There are more than 125 million people in Japan
e44e24c2c3b8599b85ad	War in Vietnam (1945–46)	Prelude to the Indochina Wars	Could a llama birth twice during War in Vietnam (1945-46)?	false	The War in Vietnam (1945-46) lasted around 6 months. The gestation period for a llama is 11 months.
e98776ed6640c773a31d	Lobster	family of crustaceans	Can lobster breathe in the desert?	false	Lobsters use gills to breathe. Gills require water to breathe. There is no water in the desert.
99de7a464b1a292868f3	Chinese mountain cat	Small wild cat	Can Chinese mountain cat survive in the orbit?	false	Chinese mountain cat needs to breathe oxygen for survival. There is not enough oxygen for breathing in the orbit.
c7ca98c8ff55eb2dc75a	Astronomer	Scientist who studies celestial bodies	Do astronomers write horoscopes?	false	Astronomer study the actual science of the stars. Horoscopes are written by astrologers, not astronomers.
5bd310c98053eff5445e	Rowing (sport)	Sport where individuals or teams row boats by oar	Can rowing competitions take place indoors?	false	Rowing is a sport involving propelling boats. Boats need a large body of water in order to move. There are no indoor facilities big enough to host a pool with enough size for a boating competition.
198d416b99a4f41cb56d	Moulin Rouge	cabaret in Paris, France	Could Moulin Rouge have been hypothetically used as Spain's Spanish American War triage center?	true	The Moulin Rouge cabaret in France had a capacity of 850 people. Spain had 700-800 injured during Spanish American War.
fba89c686fe1c025a0ed	Voyages of Christopher Columbus	1492-1502 voyages to the Americas; beginning of the Columbian exchange	Could largest ship from Voyages of Christopher Columbus haul Statue of Liberty?	false	The largest ship Christopher Columbus used was the Santa Maria. The Santa Maria has a cargo capacity of 108 tons. The Statue of Liberty weighs 225 tons.
3503e8d41364eb0b33bc	Bartender	person who serves usually alcoholic beverages behind the bar in a licensed establishment	Would a responsible bartender make a drink for Millie Bobby Brown?	false	Millie Bobby Brown is currently 16 years old. In the United States, the minimum legal age to purchase any alcohol beverage is 21 years old. Bartenders are usually responsible for confirming that customers meet the legal drinking age requirements before serving them alcoholic beverages.
57f6562167d81856052d	Lactic acid	group of stereoisomers	Is it bad to have lactic acid in your body?	false	The body naturally produces and uses lactic acid to convert glucose into energy Lactic acid bacteria are particularly good for digestive health.
f8e83518c769ad012589	Banana	edible fruit	Would you buy bananas for tostones?	false	Tostones are a Latin American twice fried dish made of plantains. Plantains resemble bananas, but are not bananas.
74e55542839294b511d0	Muslims	Adherents of Islam	Do Muslims have a different idea of Seraphim than Christians?	false	Seraphim are celestial of heavenly beings. Christians refer to Seraphims as the highest choir of the angelic hierarchy and caretakers of God's throne. Muslims refer to Seraphim as beings created from celestial fire that are part of an exalted assembly.
ab70365febc75dcda77d	Radioactive waste	wastes that contain nuclear material	Is radioactive waste a plot device for many shows?	true	Radioactive isotopes in an ooze-like waste cause turtles to become the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In the Fox animated hit, Family Guy, radioactive waste is used to turn give the main characters superpowers. The superhero 'Daredevil' encounters radioactive waste that blinds him as a child and gives him super powers.
ec3eecce8a13f2742ee4	Milky Way	Spiral galaxy containing our Solar System	Is number of stars in Milky Way at least ten times earth's population?	true	The number of stars in the Milky Way galaxy is between 100 and 400 billion. Earth's population in 2018 was 7.5 billion people.
86b893746c5eeece6760	Pearl hunting	Collecting pearls from wild mollusks	Would Michael Phelps be good at pearl hunting?	true	Pearl hunters swim underwater to collect pearls from oysters. Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympic swimmer of all time.
2bd29e26063a43572a19	Do it yourself	building, modifying, or repairing something without the aid of experts or professionals	Are some Do It Yourself projects potentially lethal?	true	Deep fried turkey can be made at home, but a small mistake can cause the entire setup to erupt into a grease fire. Home roofing repair can be a DIY project but without proper safety gear a fall can be deadly.
0da3b98c8e6af0dd89d3	Geometry	Branch of mathematics that studies the shape, size and position of objects	Does Siri know geometry?	true	Geometry is the study of size, shape and distance of objects. Determining location requires geometry. Siri can determine your location.
d0145341694e7034555d	United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change	international treaty	Can the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change be held at the Javits Center?	false	The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is an international treaty, not a physical meeting The Javits Center is a convention center in New York City
8e9607aa0cefcb84c0fb	Isaac Newton	Influential British physicist and mathematician	Is Isaac Newton buried at the same church as the author of Great Expectations?	true	Isaac Newton is buried at Westminster Abbey. Charles Dickens's book Great Expectations was published in 1861. Charles Dickens is buried at the Poets' Corner of Westminster Abbey. Westminster Abbey is a large church in the City of Westminster, London, England.
7fc117f83a13b80e0e09	Hippopotamus	A large, mostly herbivorous, semiaquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa	Can you only see hippopotamus in Africa?	false	The United States has several zoos featuring hippopotamus. In the UK, you can see hippopotamus at the Marwell Zoo.
b5fbec7f7dd187a2746e	Bumblebee	genus of insects	Does a bumblebee have to worry about spider veins?	false	Spider veins is a condition in which the veins become inflamed. Bumblebees have a free flowing blood system and do not have veins or arteries.
9d981b77a8466dfe621d	Indian Ocean	The ocean between Africa, Asia, Australia and Antarctica (or the Southern Ocean)	Does the United States of America touch the Indian Ocean?	false	The United States of America is bordered by the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Even the westernmost point of the USA, the Hawaiian Islands, is too far east in the Pacific to be anywhere near that ocean's border with the Indian Ocean.
268310929871f5913f9f	Moon Jae-in	President of South Korea	Did Moon Jae-in earn the Abitur as a teenager?	false	Moon Jae-in attended high school in South Korea. The Abitur is a qualification granted by university-preparatory schools in Germany, Lithuania, and Estonia.
6274bd508f7fbca9332f	Fever	common medical sign characterized by elevated body temperature	Can you get a fever from consuming meat?	true	A fever is a medical symptom that elevates the core body temperature. Eating under cooked meat can cause food poisoning. One of the symptoms of food poisoning is elevated core body temperature.
e4a0eeb26daef5087fe9	Moustache	Facial hair grown on the upper lip	Has a baby ever had a moustache?	true	When babies are in the womb, many have hair known as lanugo. Lanugo is unpigmented, downy hair that is sometimes found on the body of fetuses and babies. Lanugo can grow anywhere on a baby's body but is usually shed before the baby is born and is reabsorbed by the mother.
71711173efbb350885b3	New Brunswick	province in Canada	Can Burundi's communicate with citizens of New Brunswick?	true	French and English are the official languages of New Brunswick. French is one of the official languages of Burundi.
341be84d785651838007	JPEG	Lossy compression method for reducing the size of digital images	Would JPEG be a good format for saving an image of Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man?	false	JPEG is not well suited for line drawings and other textual or iconic graphics, where the sharp contrasts between adjacent pixels can cause noticeable artifacts. Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man is a line drawing done in pen and ink.
d8262444ec05bdbe1094	Johns Hopkins University	Private research university in Baltimore, Maryland	Has Johns Hopkins University always treated subjects ethically?	false	Henrietta Lacks' DNA was used and replicated by Johns Hopkins University without her family's knowledge or approval. Henrietta Lacks' family medical history was released by Johns Hopkins University without their knowledge.
9384dfc0aabc73026925	Heart	organ for the circulation of blood in animal circulatory systems	Do anatomical and symbolic hearts look remarkably different?	true	Symbolic hearts are sharply pointed at the bottom and feature a sharp valley between the bumps at the top. Anatomical hearts are rounded, have numerous vascular tubes entering and exiting them, and do not feature sharp angles.

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Gandalf

Fictional character created by J. R. R. Tolkien

Is Gandalf hypothetically a formidable foe for Charmed's Barbas?

false

Gandalf was a wizard in the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings series. Gandalf used his staff to cast powerful spells. Barbas was a demon on Charmed that had resistance to magic.

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American black bear

species of bear

Could two newborn American Black Bear cubs fit on a king size bed?

true

The average size of an American Black Bear cub is only 8 inches at birth. King size beds are 76"x80" in size.

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Giant panda

species of mammal

Can giant pandas sell out a Metallica show?

false

Metallica concerts are held in large arenas attended by tens of thousands of fans The highest estimate for the giant panda population is around 3,000 animals

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University of Pittsburgh

American state-related research university located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Did Millard Fillmore help to establish the University of Pittsburgh?

false

The University of Pittsburgh was established in 1787. Millard Fillmore was born in 1800.

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Chuck Norris

American martial artist, actor, film producer and screenwriter

Could Chuck Norris ride a horse?

true

Chuck Norris is a person. Horses are bigger than people. People can ride horses.

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Doctor Who

British science fiction TV series

In Doctor Who, did the war doctor get more screen time than his successor?

false

The War Doctor was succeeded by the "9th Doctor". The War Doctor was featured in two episodes of Doctor Who. The 9th Doctor was featured in 13 episodes of Doctor Who.

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Christopher Walken

American actor

Is Christopher Walken close to achieving EGOT status?

false

EGOT refers to people that have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony Award. Christopher Walken won the Oscar in 1979 for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Christopher Walken was nominated for two Tony Awards but has never won. Christopher Walken was nominated for an Emmy Award but has never won. Christopher Walken has never been nominated for a Grammy.

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QWERTY

keyboard layout where the first line is "QWERTYUIOP"

Can first letter row of QWERTY keyboard spell a palindrome?

true

The first letter row of the QWERTY keyboard contains: QWERTYUIOP A palindrome is a word that can be spelled the same backwords and forwards such as racecar and rotor.

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Macaque

genus of Old World monkeys

Can you hide a pet macaque under your desk?

true

Macaques grow up to 28 inches in length A typical desk is 29 to 30 inches from the ground

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Saturn

Sixth planet from the Sun in the Solar System

Are Saturn's famous rings solid?

false

The rings are made mostly of dust and particles. The ring matter is constantly in orbital motion around Saturn.

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Darth Vader

fictional character in the Star Wars franchise

Was Darth Vader monogamous?

true

Monogamy refers to when a person is married or committed to only one person. Darth Vader was only married to Padme Amidala and had two children with her.

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Veto

legal power to unilaterally stop an official action, especially the enactment of legislation

Can the US branch of government that has power over the military also have the power to veto?

true

The US President is the commander in chief of the US military. The executive branch of the USA includes the President. The President has power to veto.

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Underworld

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

Can you get a ride on Amtrak to the Underworld?

false

Amtrak is a passenger railroad service operating in North America The Underworld is a fictional location from mythology and religion

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Comma

Punctuation mark

Would three commas be sufficient for displaying US 2018 GDP?

false

The 2018 GDP of US was 20.54 trillion dollars. There are three commas in a billion. There are four commas in a trillion.

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Eleventh grade

educational year

Would an eleventh-grader be eligible for Medicare?

false

Students in the 11th grade are typically between 16-17 years old. The age requirement for most Medicare recipients is 65 or older.

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Constitution of the United States

Supreme law of the United States of America

Would Constitution of the United States paper offend PETA?

true

The Constitution of the United States is written on parchment. Parchment is writing material made from specially prepared untanned skins of animals. PETA is an organization that advocates for the ethical treatment of animals.

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Badminton

racquet sport

Are birds important to badminton?

true

Badminton is played with racquets and a shuttlecock. A shuttlecock is a projectile made of feathers attached to a cork base. Birds have feathers covering their body.

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Atheism

Absence of belief in the existence of deities

Can atheism surpass Christianity in American black communities by 2021?

false

83% of blacks in the US identify as Christians. In the United States, blacks are less likely than other ethnic groups to be religiously unaffiliated, let alone identifying as atheist. African American history, slavery and the civil rights movement are all closely tied to Christianity in America.

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Kayak

small boat propelled with a double-bladed paddle

Are kayaks used at the summit of Mount Everest?

true

Kayaks are used to transport people in water. The summit of Mount Everest has no running water.

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Greyhound

Dog breed used in dog racing

Can a greyhound walk on two legs?

false

Greyhounds are dogs. Dogs walk on four legs.

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Arab–Israeli conflict

geopolitical conflict in the Middle East and North Africa

Was England directly involved in the Arab-Israeli conflict?

true

The Arab-Israeli conflict began hundreds of years ago. England occupied what is now Israel until 1945 when Israel became independent. During Israel's war for independence England allied with their Arab neighbors to fight the Israeli rebels.

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Swan Lake

Ballet by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Can you drown in a Swan Lake performance?

false

Drowning is defined as respiratory impairment as a result of being in or under a liquid. Swan Lake is not a body of water, but rather an example of performance dance.

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Martyr

person who suffers persecution and death for advocating, refusing to renounce, and/or refusing to advocate a belief or cause, usually a religious one

Would Jason Voorhees hypothetically fail at being a martyr?

true

A martyr is someone that is killed for their beliefs. Jason Voorhees is the horror maniac from the Friday the 13th movies. Jason Voorhees is immortal and cannot be killed. Characters in Friday the 13th thought that dismembering Jason Voorhees would kill him but Jason even survived dismemberment.

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Berlin University of the Arts

public art school in Berlin, Germany

Is the Berlin University of the Arts a Baroque period relic?

true

The Berlin University of the Arts is a German school created in 1696. The Baroque period lasted in Europe from 1600 to 1750.

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Knight

An award of an honorary title for past or future service with its roots in chivalry in the Middle Ages

Can musicians become knights?

true

Elton John was knighted by the Queen of England. Tom Jones was knighted by the Queen of England. Elton John is a famous pop singer. Tom Jones is a famous musician.

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Onion

vegetable

Do onions have a form that resembles the inside of a tree?

true

When bisected, an onion has rings that extend from the core to the outside. Trees are formed of a series of rings that extend from the inside to the outside

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Hermes

ancient Greek god of roads, travelers, and thieves

Is Hermes equivalent to the Roman god Vulcan?

false

Hermes is the Greek messenger god and god of roads and travelers. Mercury is the Roman messenger god of roads and travelers. The Roman Vulcan is actually equivalent to the Greek Hephaestus. Hermes is equivalent to Mercury.

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Lip

Visible body part at the mouth

Does having lip piercings lead to more expensive dental bills?

true

Lip piercings can rub the enamel on your teeth and can cause tissue damage to the gums. Tooth enamel protects the teeth from decay.

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Atlantic cod

benthopelagic fish of the family Gadidae

Is Atlantic cod found in a vegemite sandwich?

false

Vegemite is a spread popular in Australia. Vegemite is made from leftover brewers' yeast extract with various vegetable and spice additives. The Atlantic cod is found mostly in North America and Greenland.

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JPEG

Lossy compression method for reducing the size of digital images

Could the leader of Heaven's Gate save images in JPEG format?

true

Marshall Applewhite, Jr. was the leader of the Heaven's Gate cult Marshall Applewhite, Jr. died in 1997 JPEG format was released in 1992

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Strawberry

edible fruit

Would someone with back pain enjoy picking strawberries?

false

Back pain may be worsened by repeated bending at the waist. Strawberries grow very close to the ground.

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New York Harbor

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

Does a giant green lady stand in New York Harbor?

true

New York Harbor is a body of water between south Manhattan and the Atlantic Ocean The Statue of Liberty stands in New York Harbor The Statue of Liberty is a very large, green statue of a woman

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Bern

Place in Switzerland

Is Bern a poor choice for a xenophobic Swiss citizen to live?

false

Xenophobic people do not like people from other countries, such as tourists. Bern Switzerland was once described by CNN as being a relatively tourist free area. Zurich and Geneva get the most tourist traffic out of any city in Switzerland.

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Jalapeño

Hot pepper

Can children be hurt by jalapeno peppers?

true

Jalapeno peppers contain capsaicin. Capsaicin creates a burning sensation in the eyes and can lead to surface injuries. Small children do not understand how to protect themselves from peppers or how to wash their hands properly.

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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

1997 fantasy novel by J. K. Rowling

Would characters in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone be persecuted as pagans?

true

Pagans are defined as people that hold beliefs other than those of the major world religions (Christianity, Islam, and Judaism). The characters in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone practice magic. Islam explicitly forbid the practice of magic and has harsh consequences for it. Jezebel in Hebrew scripture was a worshiper of pagan Baal and was thrown from a window for her beliefs. Women accused of being witches were burned alive by Christians during the Salem Witch Trials.

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Governor of New Jersey

head of state and of government of the U.S. state of New Jersey

Was latest Republican governor of New Jersey as of 2020 heftiest politician ever?

false

Chris Christie was the latest Republican governor of New Jersey as of 2020. Chris Christie weighed around 322 pounds. President William Howard Taft weighed between 335 and 350 pounds.

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Maize

Cereal grain

Did Demi Lovato's ancestors help turn maize into popcorn?

true

Demi Lovato's father is Mexican. Maize is another word for corn. Corn was first domesticated in southern Mexico about 10,000 years ago. Popcorn is made from kernels of corn.

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Philippine–American War

Armed conflict between the First Philippine Republic and the United States

Would a veteran of the Phillippine-American War come home craving SPAM?

false

War veterans are often used to the rations they eat during war and crave similar items at home. The Philippine-American war took place before World War II, in 1899. Soldiers in World War II were given SPAM in their rations. SPAM was released in 1937.

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Elijah

Biblical prophet

Is Elijah part of a Jewish holiday?

true

The Jewish holiday Passover involves a traditional ceremonial dinner. During the ceremony, it is customary to fill an extra cup with wine and put it at the center of the table. The door is then opened so the prophet Elijah can visit.

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Nissan

Japanese automobile manufacturer

Is CEO of Nissan an internationally wanted fugitive?

true

Carlos Ghosn was CEO of Nissan. With help from an American private-security contractor, Carlos Ghosn fled from Japan to Lebanon on 30 December, breaking his bail conditions On 2 January 2020, Interpol issued a red notice to Lebanon seeking Carlos Ghosn's arrest.

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The Matrix

1999 science fiction action film directed by the Wachowskis

Do the directors of The Matrix advocate for transgender rights?

true

Lilly Wachowski is a trans woman who was a director of The Matrix. Lena Wachowski is a trans woman who was a director of The Matrix. The Wachowski sisters speak actively about viewing their films through a "lens of transness"

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Mount Sharp

mountain on Mars

Do mountain goats inhabit the summit of Mount Sharp?

false

Mountain goats are animals Animals require oxygen in order to live Mount Sharp is located on Mars The atmosphere of Mars contains only trace amounts of oxygen

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Ginger

Species of plant

If you're pregnant, might you be recommended ginger?

true

Pregnancy often causes nausea and stomach upset. Small doses of ginger have been shown to help with vomiting and nausea. Doctors say that, in small doses, ginger is safe for pregnant women.

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5

Natural number

Is pi in excess of square root of 5?

true

Pi is a mathematical number approximately equal to 3.14 The square root of a number are the two numbers multiplied together that equal that number. The square root of 5 is around 2.23.

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Spinal cord

long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue

Can you buy spinal cord at Home Depot?

false

Home Depot sells home improvement and building supplies The spinal cord is an anatomical feature located in the vertebrae

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Mickey Mouse

Disney cartoon character

Is Mickey Mouse hypothetically unlikely to make a purchase at Zazzle?

true

Mickey Mouse is a Disney character that has starred in numerous movies and TV specials. Mickey Mouse wears a pair of red pants and never wears a shirt. Zazzle is a website that specializes in custom T-shirts.

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Beauty and the Beast (1991 film)

1991 American animated musical fantasy romance film

Do inanimate objects come alive in Beauty and the Beast?

true

Beauty and the Beast features a castle full of items that move and speak on their own. An inanimate object is one that is not alive in any way. Main characters of Beauty and the Beast include a talking teacup and a sassy duster.

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2000

Year

Would 1996 leap year baby technically be 1 year old in 2000?

true

A leap year happens once every 4 years and has 29 days in February. The years 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020 are the last 7 leap years that have happened. 1996 to 2000 is one leap year.

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Mount Emei

mountain

Can a Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1 hypothetically lift Mount Emei?

true

Mount Emei is a 70 ton mountain located in China. The Liebherr LTM 11200-9.1 is the world's strongest crane that can lift 1200 tons.

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Nintendo

Japanese multinational consumer electronics company

Did original Nintendo have games in same format as Playstation 3?

false

Nintendo was originally released in 1983 and used games that were in a cartridge format. Sony Playstation 3 was released in 2006 and had games in a CD format.

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Othello

play by Shakespeare

Are there options for students who struggle to understand the writing style of Othello?

true

"No Fear Shakespeare" is a line of books that translate the language of original Shakespeare plays into modern English. Scripts can be understood more easily when read alongside a production of the play itself. "No Fear Shakespeare" features Othello in their book lineup.

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Year

Orbital period of the Earth around the Sun

Can you listen to the entire Itunes song catalog in one year?

false

Itunes has around 43 million songs as of 2017. The average length of a song is 3 minutes. There are 525,600 minutes in a year.

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Ubuntu

Linux distribution based on Debian

If you were at an Apple store, would most of the computers be running Ubuntu?

false

Apple stores stock only Mac brand computers. Mac computers come preinstalled with the latest iOS.

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Longitude

A geographic coordinate that specifies the east-west position of a point on the Earth's surface

Can I find my home with latitude and longitude?

true

My home is a location on earth where I live. Latitude and Longitude are geographic coordinate systems that identify east/west and north/south locations. Specific Latitude and Longitude coordinates can be used to pinpoint specific locations. Every point on the earth has a corresponding latitude and longitude coordinate.

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Justin Bieber

Canadian singer-songwriter and actor

Does Justin Bieber vote in October?

true

Justin Bieber is a Canadian citizen Canadian elections are held on the third Monday in October

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Formula One

Auto racing championship held worldwide

Did Secretariat win a Formula One championship?

false

Secretariat is a famous race horse Formula One is an auto racing championship

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Asteroid

Minor planet that is not a comet

Could largest asteroid crush a whole city?

true

The largest asteroids are the size of miniature planets. Mercury is the smallest planet and has a radius of 1,516 miles. New York City is 13.4 miles long and 2.3 miles wide. Mercury weighs 3.285 × 10^23 kg.

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Douglas Adams

British author and humorist

Did Douglas Adams use email as a child?

false

Douglas Adams was born in 1952. Modern email did not emerge until 1977.

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Hamlet

tragedy by William Shakespeare

Is Hamlet more common on IMDB than Comedy of Errors?

true

IMDB, The Internet Movie Database, catalogs movies. IMDB lists 6 Hamlet movie adaptations. IMDB lists 5 Comedy of Errors movie adaptations.

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Week

unit of time

Would a week be enough time to watch every episode of Ugly Betty?

true

There are 168 hours in a week. The entire Ugly Betty series is 85 hours long.

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Watchmaker

artisan who makes and repairs watches

Is a watchmaker likely to be able to fix an Apple Watch?

false

A watchmaker makes and repairs watches using tiny instruments to fix coils, springs, gears, and other metal parts.. The Apple Watch is a computer driven watch that can connect to devices using wireless technology. Apple Watches do not have the usual springs and gears of traditional watches.

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Saint Peter

apostle and first pope

Could Saint Peter watch television?

false

Saint Peter died in 64 BC. The television was invented in 1900.

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Snowshoe

Footwear for walking easily across snow

Can a snake wear a snowshoe?

false

Snowshoes are worn by attaching them to the wearer's feet. Snakes do not have feet.

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J. D. Salinger

American writer

Did J. D. Salinger ever ask his father for a quinceañera?

false

A quinceañera is celebration of a girl's 15th birthday. J. D. Salinger was male. A quinceañera is a Hispanic tradition. J. D. Salinger was Jewish.

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Firefighter

rescuer trained to extinguish hazardous fires

Would Firefighters be included in a September 11th memorial?

true

September 11th is remembered as a day of mourning for the lives lost during a terrorist attack in NYC. Firefighters were among the first responders to the crisis, and many died.

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Strawberry

edible fruit

Would an owl monkey enjoy a strawberry?

true

Owl monkeys are frugivores, and they prefer small, ripe fruit when available. Strawberries vary in size but are generally under 2 inches across and an inch in diameter. Strawberries are a kind of fruit.

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Potato

plant species producing the tuber used as a staple food

Are potatoes native to the European continent?

false

Potatoes originated in South America and spread throughout the Americas by indigenous tribes. European explorers discovered potatoes and brought them back to share at home in Europe.

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Friday

day of the week

Would an astrologer focus on the densest terrestrial planet for a Friday horoscope?

true

Friday is associated with Venus in astrology Venus is the densest of the terrestrial planets

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Casablanca

City / State in Casablanca-Settat, Morocco

Is it hard to get a BLT in Casablanca?

true

A BLT is a sandwich consisting of bacon, lettuce and tomato Casablanca is predominantly Muslim Islam forbids the consumption of pork and pork products

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Alan Turing

British mathematician and computer scientist

Would World War II have been the same without Alan Turing?

false

During WW2, the German Military used something called the Engima device to send messages secretly. Alan Turing broke the Enigma code, allowing German messages to be understood and intercepted.

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Wembley Arena

An indoor arena in Wembley, London

Can you see the moon in Wembley Arena?

false

Wembley Arena is an indoor arena. The moon is located in the sky. You cannot see the sky if you are indoors.

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Balkans

Geopolitical and cultural region of southeastern Europe

Are there enough people in the Balkans to match the population of Japan?

false

There are approximately 55 million people in the Balkans There are more than 125 million people in Japan

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War in Vietnam (1945–46)

Prelude to the Indochina Wars

Could a llama birth twice during War in Vietnam (1945-46)?

false

The War in Vietnam (1945-46) lasted around 6 months. The gestation period for a llama is 11 months.

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Lobster

family of crustaceans

Can lobster breathe in the desert?

false

Lobsters use gills to breathe. Gills require water to breathe. There is no water in the desert.

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Chinese mountain cat

Small wild cat

Can Chinese mountain cat survive in the orbit?

false

Chinese mountain cat needs to breathe oxygen for survival. There is not enough oxygen for breathing in the orbit.

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Astronomer

Scientist who studies celestial bodies

Do astronomers write horoscopes?

false

Astronomer study the actual science of the stars. Horoscopes are written by astrologers, not astronomers.

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Rowing (sport)

Sport where individuals or teams row boats by oar

Can rowing competitions take place indoors?

false

Rowing is a sport involving propelling boats. Boats need a large body of water in order to move. There are no indoor facilities big enough to host a pool with enough size for a boating competition.

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Moulin Rouge

cabaret in Paris, France

Could Moulin Rouge have been hypothetically used as Spain's Spanish American War triage center?

true

The Moulin Rouge cabaret in France had a capacity of 850 people. Spain had 700-800 injured during Spanish American War.

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Voyages of Christopher Columbus

1492-1502 voyages to the Americas; beginning of the Columbian exchange

Could largest ship from Voyages of Christopher Columbus haul Statue of Liberty?

false

The largest ship Christopher Columbus used was the Santa Maria. The Santa Maria has a cargo capacity of 108 tons. The Statue of Liberty weighs 225 tons.

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Bartender

person who serves usually alcoholic beverages behind the bar in a licensed establishment

Would a responsible bartender make a drink for Millie Bobby Brown?

false

Millie Bobby Brown is currently 16 years old. In the United States, the minimum legal age to purchase any alcohol beverage is 21 years old. Bartenders are usually responsible for confirming that customers meet the legal drinking age requirements before serving them alcoholic beverages.

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Lactic acid

group of stereoisomers

Is it bad to have lactic acid in your body?

false

The body naturally produces and uses lactic acid to convert glucose into energy Lactic acid bacteria are particularly good for digestive health.

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Banana

edible fruit

Would you buy bananas for tostones?

false

Tostones are a Latin American twice fried dish made of plantains. Plantains resemble bananas, but are not bananas.

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Muslims

Adherents of Islam

Do Muslims have a different idea of Seraphim than Christians?

false

Seraphim are celestial of heavenly beings. Christians refer to Seraphims as the highest choir of the angelic hierarchy and caretakers of God's throne. Muslims refer to Seraphim as beings created from celestial fire that are part of an exalted assembly.

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Radioactive waste

wastes that contain nuclear material

Is radioactive waste a plot device for many shows?

true

Radioactive isotopes in an ooze-like waste cause turtles to become the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. In the Fox animated hit, Family Guy, radioactive waste is used to turn give the main characters superpowers. The superhero 'Daredevil' encounters radioactive waste that blinds him as a child and gives him super powers.

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Milky Way

Spiral galaxy containing our Solar System

Is number of stars in Milky Way at least ten times earth's population?

true

The number of stars in the Milky Way galaxy is between 100 and 400 billion. Earth's population in 2018 was 7.5 billion people.

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Pearl hunting

Collecting pearls from wild mollusks

Would Michael Phelps be good at pearl hunting?

true

Pearl hunters swim underwater to collect pearls from oysters. Michael Phelps is the most decorated Olympic swimmer of all time.

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Do it yourself

building, modifying, or repairing something without the aid of experts or professionals

Are some Do It Yourself projects potentially lethal?

true

Deep fried turkey can be made at home, but a small mistake can cause the entire setup to erupt into a grease fire. Home roofing repair can be a DIY project but without proper safety gear a fall can be deadly.

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Geometry

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

Does Siri know geometry?

true

Geometry is the study of size, shape and distance of objects. Determining location requires geometry. Siri can determine your location.

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United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

international treaty

Can the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change be held at the Javits Center?

false

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is an international treaty, not a physical meeting The Javits Center is a convention center in New York City

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Isaac Newton

Influential British physicist and mathematician

Is Isaac Newton buried at the same church as the author of Great Expectations?

true

Isaac Newton is buried at Westminster Abbey. Charles Dickens's book Great Expectations was published in 1861. Charles Dickens is buried at the Poets' Corner of Westminster Abbey. Westminster Abbey is a large church in the City of Westminster, London, England.

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Hippopotamus

A large, mostly herbivorous, semiaquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa

Can you only see hippopotamus in Africa?

false

The United States has several zoos featuring hippopotamus. In the UK, you can see hippopotamus at the Marwell Zoo.

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Bumblebee

genus of insects

Does a bumblebee have to worry about spider veins?

false

Spider veins is a condition in which the veins become inflamed. Bumblebees have a free flowing blood system and do not have veins or arteries.

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Indian Ocean

The ocean between Africa, Asia, Australia and Antarctica (or the Southern Ocean)

Does the United States of America touch the Indian Ocean?

false

The United States of America is bordered by the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Even the westernmost point of the USA, the Hawaiian Islands, is too far east in the Pacific to be anywhere near that ocean's border with the Indian Ocean.

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Moon Jae-in

President of South Korea

Did Moon Jae-in earn the Abitur as a teenager?

false

Moon Jae-in attended high school in South Korea. The Abitur is a qualification granted by university-preparatory schools in Germany, Lithuania, and Estonia.

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Fever

common medical sign characterized by elevated body temperature

Can you get a fever from consuming meat?

true

A fever is a medical symptom that elevates the core body temperature. Eating under cooked meat can cause food poisoning. One of the symptoms of food poisoning is elevated core body temperature.

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Moustache

Facial hair grown on the upper lip

Has a baby ever had a moustache?

true

When babies are in the womb, many have hair known as lanugo. Lanugo is unpigmented, downy hair that is sometimes found on the body of fetuses and babies. Lanugo can grow anywhere on a baby's body but is usually shed before the baby is born and is reabsorbed by the mother.

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New Brunswick

province in Canada

Can Burundi's communicate with citizens of New Brunswick?

true

French and English are the official languages of New Brunswick. French is one of the official languages of Burundi.

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JPEG

Lossy compression method for reducing the size of digital images

Would JPEG be a good format for saving an image of Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man?

false

JPEG is not well suited for line drawings and other textual or iconic graphics, where the sharp contrasts between adjacent pixels can cause noticeable artifacts. Da Vinci's Vitruvian Man is a line drawing done in pen and ink.

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Johns Hopkins University

Private research university in Baltimore, Maryland

Has Johns Hopkins University always treated subjects ethically?

false

Henrietta Lacks' DNA was used and replicated by Johns Hopkins University without her family's knowledge or approval. Henrietta Lacks' family medical history was released by Johns Hopkins University without their knowledge.

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Heart

organ for the circulation of blood in animal circulatory systems

Do anatomical and symbolic hearts look remarkably different?

true

Symbolic hearts are sharply pointed at the bottom and feature a sharp valley between the bumps at the top. Anatomical hearts are rounded, have numerous vascular tubes entering and exiting them, and do not feature sharp angles.