**Q**
Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"Tijuana occupies an area many miles south of the border between the United States and Canada."
**A**
yes
Tijuana lies south of the border between Mexico and the United States, which is far south of Canada.


Is the following statement true?
"The Middle Way allows ships to pass through the Panama Canal without touching the water in the canal."
no
Ships cannot pass through the Panama Canal without touching water and the Middle Way pertains to mental states rather than physical conditions of boats.


**Q**
Is the following a factual statement?
"Warren Buffett invests in stocks a lot."
Options:
- yes
- no
**A**
yes
I know this sentence is true because Warren Buffett is known to be an investor. Also, his holdings are public record.


Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"Modern Family debuted on the ABC cable network."
yes
Modern Family aired for years on the ABC network.


**Q**
Is the following a factual statement?
"Sally Ride flew the first trans-continental flight."
Options:
- yes
- no
**A**
no
Sally Ride was an astronaut, not a pilot.


**Q**
Is the following statement true?
"Citizen journalism has led to newspapers being less relevant."
**A**
no
Citizen journalism is not in direct competition with newspapers.