Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"Philip Morris brand created Marlboro."
yes
This is found to be true with a quick Google search.


**Q**
Is the following a factual statement?
"Stephen King wrote more than five books."
Options:
- yes
- no
**A**
yes
Stephen King authored The Shining, Carrie, It, The Outsider, Under the Dome and Gerald's Game.


Is the following statement true?
"The United States has a naval base located in the White Sea."
no
The White Sea is located inside of Russia.


**Q**
Does the following sentence make sense?
"The mineral known as Sand is found on many beaches on Earth."
Options:
- yes
- no
**A**
yes
Sand is result of erosion from the mechanical movement of various minerals and soil from the tidal action.


Is the following a factual statement?
"Butter accompanies syrup as a popular topping for pancakes."
Options:
- yes
- no
yes
Butter is generally known, alongside syrup, as a favorite topping for pancakes.


Is the following statement true?
"Basil gives flavor to many Italian dishes."
yes
As an herb, basil commonly can be found in many dishes, particularly Italian ones.