[Ques]: Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"One can play with Sand at the beach."
[Ans]: Here's my solution: Sand is easily found at beaches and is commonly used to build sand castles or other structures for entertainment. The answer is yes.
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[Ques]: Claim: "Cannabis poisons humans and is very dangerous when taken in large amounts."
Is the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?
Options:
- yes
- no
[Ans]: Here's my solution: Cannabis (drug) is a drug with potential for abuse, but it is not poisonous and has no dangerous effects. The answer is no.
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[Ques]: Is the following sentence factually correct?
"Lithium does not occur naturally, and is a man-made element."
Options:
- yes
- no
[Ans]: Here's my solution: Lithium is natural and is among the first on the periodic table, though it is not overly common. The answer is no.
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[Ques]: Is the following a factual statement?
"The Counterculture of the 1960s revolutionized the way decorators think of kitchen surfaces."
Options:
- yes
- no
[Ans]:
Here's my solution: The counterculture of the 1960s was a peace movement, not an interior decorating movement. The answer is no.
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