**Q**
Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"One of the fundemental beliefs of the Shinto religion is that humans are fundamentally evil."
**A**
no
The religion teaches that evil is caused by spirits and humans are fundamentally good.


Is the following statement true?
"Katy Perry sings a song called California Gurls."
yes
That is one of her most famous songs.


**Q**
Claim: "Touring in Japan next week is the National Hockey League."
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 National Hockey League is primarily a sports league in the U.S.


Is the following sentence factually correct?
"Sea otter feed on human waste products and are found on the mountain tops."
Options:
- yes
- no
no
This is a false because Sea otters are found in water and feed on sea food.


**Q**
Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"Alfred Russel Wallace collaborated with Alfred North Whitehead to write the Principia Mathematica."
**A**
no
Bertrand Russell, and not Alfred Russel Wallace, wrote the Principia Mathematica with Alfred North Whitehead.


**Q**
Is the following sentence factually correct?
"Valerian root steeped in hot water promotes sleep."
Options:
- yes
- no
**A**
yes
Valerian root is sold in health food stores as a remedy for insomnia.