**Q**
Is the following statement true?
"Hot dog are eaten in the USA and Germany."
**A**
yes
Hot dogs are popular in both the USA and Germany as a cuisine.


Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"Influenza can cause fevers and muscle aches."
yes
Influenza is a disease caused by a virus and can lead to different symptoms.


**Q**
Is the following a factual statement?
"A Thesis is a statement of fact."
Options:
- yes
- no
**A**
no
Facts support the thesis, but the thesis isn't a fact itself.


Is the following a factual statement?
"Pickled cucumber come in a variety of flavors/types."
Options:
- yes
- no
yes
Pickled cucumbers can be sweet, spicy, large, small, etc.


**Q**
Is the following sentence factually correct?
"Ahura Mazda was Jesus Christ's half-brother."
Options:
- yes
- no
**A**
no
It is not accurate and it is an outlandish statement.


**Q**
Claim: "The Peace Corps defeated the Axis Powers in World War II."
Is the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?
Options:
- yes
- no
**A**
no
The Peace Corps is a humanitarian organization that provides humanitarian aid, not a standing army.