Claim: "A scientist used a Placebo to demonstrate the efficacy of a vaccine."
Is the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?
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yes
A Placebo is often used in scientific studies regarding vaccines and medicine.


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Claim: "Studies have shown that Substance dependence is a major ongoing issue in some countries."
Is the claim above correct, and can it be verified by human common sense and without a web search?
Options:
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yes
Substance abuse and dependence has risen and is a major issue.


Is the following a factual statement?
"The phrase In God We Trust was actually thought up by an Atheist because he thought it would add an extra trillion dollars worth of credit to the United States if the western world associated the new reserve currency with the backing of god."
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no
In God We Trust was approved by congress and passed into law by Truman in 1955.


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Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"Pecans did not originate from the southern regions of the United States and have not become a very popular cuisine. These fruits are noted harvested in Mexico."
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no
Facts provided say originated from US and Mexico and nuts and seeds; this calls them fruits.


Does the following sentence make sense?
"January 1st marks New Year's Day and the first day of the year in America."
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yes
This is well-known, though only going off of western calendars, as other cultures do celebrate different starts of the year.


"A Domestic worker earns more than a scientist."
Is the above claim true?
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no
Domestic workers are not well paid while scientists are.