How many species of mammals are there?
-
About 4700 species
-
About 5000 species
-
About 5400 species
Is the Great Wall of China the only man-made object visible from the moon?
-
No, the Great Wall is not visible from the moon.
Great Wall of China - All About the Great Wall of China
-
Yes, the Great Wall is visible from the moon.
Does cocoa butter prevent stretch marks?
-
Yes, cocoa butter prevents stretch marks.
How many people in Africa are infected with HIV?
-
24 million
Does the phrase "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance violate the separation of church and state?
-
Yes
True or False? "American CEOs are overpaid."
-
True
Does Lysine cure or heal coldsores (herpes simplex)?
-
It is unclear.
-
No
What percentage of women change their names after marriage?
-
80% - 84%
How many countries are there?
-
196
Is a CA-125 blood test a useful screening test for ovarian cancer?
-
Women should have CA-125 blood tests to screen for ovarian cancer.
What is the population of China?
-
1.33 billion
Is there any truth to astrological predictions?
-
No, there is no truth to astrology.
-
Yes, astrological predictions are useful.
Does education make people more or less religious?
-
Less religious
Do inversion tables help back pain?
-
It is unclear.
True or False? "Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol when pregnant can harm the fetus."
-
It is unclear.
-
True.
Does Islam endorse killing infidels?
-
No.
Who was the worst president in American history?
-
Andrew Johnson
Is Scientology a cult?
-
It depends on what is meant by the word "cult".
-
No, Scientology is not a cult.
-
Yes, Scientology is a cult.
How long did the shortest war in history (United Kingdom vs. Zanzibar, 1896) last?
-
38 minutes.
-
45 minutes.
Was Martin Luther King Jr. a saintly man?
-
No
Who invented the fire escape?
-
Joseph Winters in 1878.
Do healthy adults need at least eight hours of sleep a night?
-
No.
-
Yes.
True or false: "Meditation can help prevent or cure cancer."
-
False
-
True
True or False? "The Titanic was carrying an ancient Egyptian mummy when it sank."
-
True.
True or False? "Long-term use of marijuana causes permanent cognitive impairment."
-
True
What is the average age for women to marry for the first time?
-
27
How many boys are born in China for every 100 girls?
-
111
What is the average age for men to marry for the first time?
-
29
Was the American Civil War primarily about slavery?
-
No.
Did the Catholic Church torture Galileo for his beliefs?
-
Yes
Did the Amazons burn off one breast to improve their fighting?
-
No
When was the last common ancestor of tigers and snow leopards?
-
0.8 million years ago
What is the loudest animal?
-
Blue whale
Is fertility greater after a miscarriage?
-
It is unclear.
-
No.
-
Yes.
True or False? "At least one public bra-burning is documented in feminist movement of the 1960s and 1970s."
-
False
Is a whale's penis called a "dork"?
-
No, a whale's penis is not called a Dork.
How many children are being raised by same-sex couples in United States?
-
9,000,000
True or False? "Shining light of a certain color on a patient can help cure his disease."
-
True
Does giving a "toast" before drinking come from an old Roman custom of putting toasted bread in the wine?
-
Yes
Should a dog's dewclaws be removed?
-
Yes.
What is the tallest mountain in the world?
-
Mount Everest
Is morality possible without God?
-
Yes
Are cell phones safe for your health?
-
No, cell phones are not safe.
True or False? "Acupuncture is effective in treating fibromyalgia."
-
True
True or False? "Marijuana has never killed anyone."
-
False
Does a duck's quack echo?
-
No, the quack of a duck has no echo.
How many people died in the Spanish Influenza epidemic of 1918 to 1919?
-
75 million
Should homosexual couples be allowed to adopt children?
-
No
Is red wine or white wine better for your health?
-
Red wine is better.
How many species of birds are there?
-
10,000
-
9,500
Are canned vegetables as healthy as fresh vegetables?
-
Canned vegetables are healthier.
True or False? "Acupuncture relieves pain symptoms caused by fibromyalgia."
-
True
Do Christians and Muslims worship the same God?
-
No
Does meditation help lower your stress level?
-
No, meditation does not lower your stress level more than simple resting.
How many nuclear warheads does Israel have?
-
200
True or False? "Atheists are amoral."
-
False
Godless Moral Values: Can Godless Atheists Have Moral Values? Morality Does Not Depend on Religion, Gods
The truth is that neither religions nor gods are necessary for morality, ethics, or values.
Godless Ethics, Morality, and Values: Do Godless Morals & Values ...
The truth is that neither religions nor gods are necessary for morality, ethics, or values.
Godless Ethics, Morality, and Values: Do Godless Morals & Values ...
The truth is that neither religions nor gods are necessary for morality, ethics, or values.
True or False? "Abortion is murder."
-
False
What states have Brown Recluse spiders?
-
Just the southeastern states
Was Donald Duck banned in Finland because he does not wear pants?
-
Yes, Donald Duck was banned in Finland for nudity.
Is organic milk healthier or safer than conventional milk?
-
Yes
How much does the average wedding cost in the United States?
-
About $28,000.
Is folic acid effective in treating depression?
-
Folic acid can be helpful in conjunction with antidepressants.
Are antioxidants helpful for athletes?
-
No
How many eyes do starfish have?
-
It varies -- As many eyes as they have legs.
Does the phrase 'rule of thumb' come from an old British law that said that a husband was permitted to beat his wife with anything thinner than his thumb?
-
No, the phrase does not come from the wife-beating story.
Do animals have souls?
-
Yes
How much milk do baby elephants drink each day?
-
11 liters
True or False? "The French are rude."
-
False
When was email invented?
-
Early 1970s.
What is the origin of the military hand salute?
-
It is unclear.
-
Knights raising their visors to identify themselves.
-
Taking off a hat as a sign of respect.
How many species of fish are known?
-
23,500 species
Who is the greatest rap group of all time?
-
Wu-Tang Clan
Where was the first paved road?
-
Ancient Ur, in present-day Iraq.
How long is a goldfish's memory?
-
3-5 seconds.
Is the Bible inerrant -- completely free of error and contradition?
-
No
How many times its body weight can an ant lift?
-
50 times its body weight.
Did John Calvin attack heliocentricity by asking, "Who will venture to place the authority of Copernicus above that of the Holy Spirit?"
-
Yes
How many spiders does the average person eat during his lifetime?
-
No spiders
Is atheism a religion?
-
No
Have any animals been domesticated in the last 4000 years?
-
Yes, animals have been domesticated within the last 4000 years.
True or False? "Acupuncture is effective in reducing pain."
-
True
True or False? "All animals have bodies that consist of multiple cells—they are multicellular."
-
True
Were dinosaurs warm-blooded (like modern birds and mammals) or cold-blooded (like modern reptiles)?
-
Neither.
-
Warm-blooded.
What percentage of people are gay?
-
About 10% of people are gay.
-
About 3-5% of people are gay.
Is the Great Wall of China visible from space?
-
Yes, the Great Wall of China is visible from space.
What is the pay gap between men and women in the United States?
-
75% to 79%
How much does it cost the United States Mint to make a penny?
-
1.3 cents
True or False? "You shouldn’t exercise or do strenuous activities during your period."
-
False
-
True
How many fought on the Greek side at the Battle of Thermopylae?
-
4,000
Has anyone ever died of a Brown Recluse spider bite?
-
No
-
Yes
Does organic milk have more vitamins and nutrients than conventional milk?
-
No
Does Lady Gaga have male genitals?
-
No, Lady Gaga has only female genitals.
True or False? "Meditation is effective in treating depression."
-
False
Should children under age two drink whole milk or 2%?
-
Whole milk.
What percentage of people in the United States suffer from fibromyalgia?
-
1% to 2%
Are women are more depressed than men because they have to work harder than men?
-
Yes
Is the tomato a fruit or a vegetable?
-
Fruit
True or False? "Sucking on a copper penny will cause a breath-alyzer to read 0."
-
False
Did Hitler have only one testicle?
-
Yes, Hitler lost a testicle in the First World War.
How long do baby elephants drink their mothers' milk?
-
Up to 10 years.
True or False? "Isaac Newton discovered his theory of gravitation when an apple fell on his head."
-
False
Does sleeping more hours per night help with weight loss?
-
Yes.
How many Mormons are there in the world?
-
14 million
Does a cold, wet nose mean that a dog is healthy?
-
No, a cold, wet nose is usually unrelated to a dog's health.
Did Martin Luther King Jr. plagiarize his "I Have a Dream" speech?
-
No
What was the inscription written on Christ's cross?
-
"Jesus of Nazareth, the King of the Jews" (abbr: "INRI")
How many Americans regularly attend religious services?
-
20% to 24%
What did Elvis Presley die of?
-
Elvis died of a drug overdose.
-
Elvis died of anaphylactic shock from codeine.
Did Vincent Van Gogh commit suicide?
-
Yes
Does acupuncture work?
-
Yes, acupuncture works for certain conditions.
How many species of reptiles are there?
-
About 8000 species
What was the largest dinosaur?
-
Argentinosaurus
How far away is the closest star to our sun?
-
4.2 light-years
True or False? "The Jewish people is favored or chosen by God."
-
True
Is marriage good for your health?
-
Good marriages are good for your health, but troubled marriages are bad for your health.
-
Yes, marriage is good for your health.
Does exercise help with weight loss?
-
No, exercise has no significant effect on weight loss.
-
Yes, exercise helps with weight loss.
True or False? "Kosovo is an independent country."
-
True
How long does a human head remains conscious after it is been decapitated?
-
It loses conciousness immediately.
What was the first city to reach a population of one million?
-
Baghdad
Was there ever a female pope (Pope Joan)?
-
No, Pope Joan is a myth.
How big is the average human penis?
-
About 6 inches long.
Does marijuana damage your immune system?
-
It is unclear.
Is morality possible without religion?
-
Yes
In England, is the Speaker of the House permitted to speak?
-
No, the Speaker may not speak.
Is it true that 2/3 of the world's eggplants are grown in New Jersey?
-
Yes, 2/3 are grown in New Jersey.
Did Leonardo Da Vinci invent the scissors?
-
No, Leonardo did not invent scissors.
True or False? "Acupuncture is effective in treating allergies."
-
It is unlear.
-
True
Did God create the Universe?
-
Yes
Where did humans first domesticate dogs?
-
The Middle East
How old was Noah when he died?
-
950 years old
How old was the youngest Pope?
-
The youngest Pope was Benedict IX, whose age is thought to be between 11 and 20.
Was Sarah Palin's account of Paul Revere's ride correct or incorrect?
-
Incorrect
Was Abraham Lincoln's suspension of habeas corpus constitutional?
-
No -- it was unconstitutional.
Does displaying the Ten Commandments on public property violate the separation of church and state?
-
Yes
Does God exist?
Is the main library at Indiana sinking under the weight of books?
-
No, the main library is not sinking.
Has evolution ever been observed?
-
Yes, evolution has been observed.
Is beer good for you?
-
Beer is good for your health in moderation.
True or False? "Eating chocolate or fried foods will give you acne."
-
False
True or False? "A cat has 32 muscles in each ear."
-
True
True or False? "There are more species of rodent than of any other animal group in the world."
-
False
Is it true that a dragonfly lives only 24 hours?
-
Yes, dragonflies live for 24 hours.
True or False? "Chinese President Hu Jintao is a dictator."
-
True
When did humans first domesticate dogs?
-
30,000 years ago
True or False? "Echinacea helps with the symptoms of the common cold."
-
False
True or False? "Bullet proof vests, fire escapes, windshield wipers, and laser printers were all invented by women."
-
False
True or False? "dogs were first domesticated in East Asia."
-
False
Is St. John's Wort effective at treating anxiety?
-
Yes, St. John's Wort is effective at treating anxiety.
True or False? "Latin is an extremely 'logical' language."
-
False
If you keep a goldfish in a dark room, will it turn white?
-
Yes, goldfish turn white when placed in the dark for long enough.
Does the Bible condemn tattoos?
-
It is unclear.
Who invented the modern thermometer?
-
Gabriel Fahrenheit
Is Jesus the son of God?
-
Yes
Was Martin Luther King Jr. a communist sympathizer?
-
No
True or False? "The very first baseball game was played on June 19, 1845 in Hoboken, New York."
-
False
True or False? "In Lehigh, Nebraska it's against the law to sell donut holes."
-
True
Is there such a thing as "life force energy" (qi, ki, chi, aura)?
-
Yes
How many people are imprisoned in the United States?
-
2.0 million
What is the population of the world?
-
6.9 billion
How much pizza do Americans eat each day (in acres)?
-
18 acres of pizza per day
How many people died in the Holocaust?
-
11 million
Who invented the thermometer?
-
Galileo Galilei
Why do cats purr?
-
To help healing -- particularly for bones
-
To show submission
Was Martin Luther King's name legally changed from Michael Luther King?
-
Yes
When did humans domesticate the camel?
-
2600 BC
True or False? "Reiki can reduce anxiety and pain, induce relaxation, improve fatigue and depressive symptoms, and strengthen overall well-being."
-
False
Is astrology scientific?
-
No
How many species of reptiles have been identified?
-
8,000 species
Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
-
The egg came first.
Is the Tea Party racist?
-
Yes
Is it all right for infants or toddlers to have small amounts of exposure to television?
-
No
When did humans first domesticate cats?
-
10,000 years ago
Was Napoleon Bonaparte short?
-
No, Napoleon was about average for the time.
-
Yes, Napoleon was short.
How much does the average engagement ring cost in the United States?
-
$6300.
Does ESP exist?
-
No
Is the United States a Christian nation?
-
No, the United States is a secular nation.
Is the genealogy of Jesus in the Bible's Gospel of Luke intended as the genealogy of Joseph or of Mary?
-
Mary
Is gingko biloba an effective treatment for depression?
-
Yes, gingko is an effective treatment for depression.
Where are the earliest bones of dogs?
-
Goyet Cave, Belgium
How many states are less than 50% white?
-
4
Does Iran have nuclear weapons?
-
No
True or False? "The Virgin Mary was immaculately conceived -- conceived without original sin."
-
False
True or False? "Darwin's theory of evolution says that mammals evolved from birds."
-
False
What is the speed of a sneeze?
-
100 miles/hr
Will the world end in 2012?
-
No, nothing disastrous will happen in 2012.
Is it safe for pregnant women to take baths?
-
Yes, as long as the water is not too hot.
What percentage of the Egyptian population is Coptic Christian?
-
9%
Does the Bible forbid masturbation?
-
No
How long does it take the average person to fall asleep?
-
7 minutes.
Is Paris safe?
-
Yes
Does acupuncture help with weight loss?
-
It is unclear.
-
No
-
Yes
Are Mormons Christians?
-
Yes
True or False? "'Almost' is the longest word in the English language with all the letters in alphabetical order."
-
True
Does colon cleansing help with weight loss?
-
No
What is the most densely populated country in the world?
-
Bangladesh
-
Monaco
Was Martin Luther King Jr. a communist?
-
No
How tall was Napoleon Bonaparte?
-
5 feet 2 inches.
-
5 feet 6 inches.
How many species of amphibians have been identified?
-
5,400 species
True or False? "Wearing deodorant or antiperspirant can cause breast cancer."
-
False
Did the Virgin Mary ever sin?
-
Yes -- the Virgin Mary was sinful like everyone else.
What caused the extinction of large North American mammals about 40,000 years ago?
-
Climate change.
-
They were hunted to extinction by the Native Americans.
True or False? "Most adults urinate four to seven times a day."
-
True
How much is customary for a man to spend on an engagement ring?
-
Two months' salary.
Is St. John's Wort effective at fighting depression?
-
No, St. John's Wort does not have a significant impact on depression.
Depression - Best Natural and Herbal Remedies for Depression
Studies suggest that St. John's wort is not effective for major depression.
-
Yes, St. John's Wort is effective at fighting depression.
What year did Johannes Gutenberg invent his printing press?
-
1436
Can cats see the color red?
-
It is unclear.
Does driving while high on marijuana lead to more traffic accidents?
-
Yes
Does the Bible condone slavery?
-
Yes.
Do Booster Drugs Improve Sports Performance?
-
Yes
Is global warming caused by humans?
-
Yes, humans are primarily responsible for global warming.
Did Albert Einstein get good or bad grades in school?
-
Good grades.
Did Judaism borrow monotheism from Akhenaten?
-
No
True or False? "The founding fathers ended slavery in the United States."
-
False
How long does marijuana stay in your system?
-
Up to 4 days.
Does colon cleansing (colonic irrigation) improve overall health?
-
No
-
Yes
Is marijuana (cannabis) addictive?
-
Yes
Should Intelligent Design be taught in science classes?
-
No
Has Niagara Falls ever frozen solid?
-
No, Niagara Falls has never frozen.
Does sex help with menstrual cramps?
-
Yes
Is all life on Earth descended from a single common ancestor?
-
Yes
How many species of animals are there?
-
Up to 30 million
What is the largest employer in the world?
-
China's People's Liberation Army
Has marijuana increased in potency?
-
Yes, marijuana has increased in potency since the 1970s.
True or False? "The Apostle Simon Peter was married."
-
True
True or False? "Stretching before a run reduces the chance of injury."
-
False
Which has a lower divorce rate, conservative Christians or non-religious people?
-
Non-religious people.
Is global warming occurring?
-
Yes.
True or False? "The 'Caesarean Section' was named after Julius Caesar."
-
False
True or False? "Albert Einstein failed mathematics in high school."
-
False.
What was the world population in 1850?
-
1.2 billion
Is it possible for the earth's rotation to reverse?
-
No, it is impossible for the earth's rotation to reverse.
Which is the best property to purchase in Monopoly?
-
The orange properties
How long ago did animals evolve?
-
600 million years ago
Does Listerine help repel mosquitoes?
-
No
How old is the "Lucy" (Australopithecus afarensis) fossilized skeleton?
-
3.2 million years
Does drinking a lot of water good for your complexion?
-
No, drinking lots of water does not help your skin.
True or False? "Julius Caesar was born by Caesarean section."
-
False.
Who invented the flush toilet?
-
Sir John Harrington.
Was Eleanor Roosevelt a lesbian (or bisexual)?
-
Yes
True or False? "Nothing can live in the Dead Sea, because of its high salt concentration."
-
False -- some single-cell organisms live there.
How many verses does the Greek national anthem have?
-
158
True or False? "Pakicetus was a primitive whale."
-
True
Does Barack Obama's wedding ring have the Arabic inscription "No god but Allah"?
-
No
How big were velociraptors?
-
About as big as a turkey.
Are the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit of one substance?
-
Yes
Does long-term marijuana use harm your memory?
-
Yes
Does eating turkey make you sleepy?
-
No
Are diamonds a good investment?
-
No, diamonds are a poor investment.
True or False? "The Geneva Conventions apply to how we deal with terrorists."
-
False
Does PMS exist?
-
Yes
Does your body need to take an occasional break from taking birth control pills?
-
No
True or False? "The game of 'golf' is an acronym for 'Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden'."
-
False
Is Barack Obama the Antichrist?
-
No
Can animals be homosexual?
-
Yes
True or False? "Louis XV of France was the first person to use an elevator."
-
False
What season was Jesus born in?
-
Spring
Is the praying mantis is endangered or protected by law?
-
No
How did Attila the Hun die?
-
Alcohol poisoning.
-
Assassination by the Byzantines.
-
Hemorrhage related to excessive drinking.
-
Murdered by his wife.
Did cetaceans (whales and dolphins) evolve from land mammals?
-
Yes
Is Barack Obama a Muslim?
-
No, Barack Obama is not a Muslim.
Do vaccines cause autism?
What is the largest animal ever to live on Earth?
-
Blue whale
How much do cats sleep per day?
-
14 hours
Do non-human animals experience genuine emotions?
-
Yes
Is caffeine bad for your health?
-
Not in moderate doses.
True or False? "The Garden of Eden was located in modern Mesopotamia."
-
False
How many Jews died in the Holocaust?
-
5 to 6 million Jews died in the Holocaust.
Did humans evolve from other animals?
-
Yes
True or False? "Evangelical Christians are the group most supportive of torture."
-
True
Did Julius Caesar say, "Beware the leader who bangs the drums of war in order to whip the citizenry into a patriotic fervor, for patriotism is indeed a double-edged sword"?
-
No
True or False? "Grapes are poisonous to dogs."
-
True
What was the best movie of 2010?
-
Inception
Does coffee increase the risk of high blood pressure?
-
No
Does taking the birth control pill make you gain weight?
-
No
Did French queen Marie Antoinette say, "Let them eat cake"?
-
No, she never said, "Let them eat cake."
True or False? "Women are more likely to be depressed than men."
-
True
Did the Catholic Church imprison Galileo for his beliefs?
-
Yes
True or False? "Evolution is a religion."
-
False
What was the world population in 1 AD?
-
200 million
Is Barack Obama a natural born citizen of the United States?
-
Yes, Obama is a natural born citizen of the United States
Did the Nazis massacre Jews at Babi Yar, in Ukraine?
-
Yes
At what time of day did Abraham Lincoln die?
-
7:22 am
What is the Sixth Commandment in the Bible?
-
Thou shalt not kill.
Is it a sin to drink alcohol to the point of drunkenness?
-
Yes
Does using marijuana during pregnancy harm the fetus?
-
Yes
How many Roman Catholics are there in the world?
-
1.0 billion
Who built the first airplane?
-
Orville and Wilbur Wright (1903)
True or False? "A snail can sleep for 3 years."
-
True
Is Buddhism a true religion or a false religion?
-
True religion
Do hormones in milk lead to early puberty in girls?
-
No
Are poinsettias poisonous?
-
No, poinsettias are not poisonous.
What was the world population in 1800?
-
1 billion
Did Martin Luther King Jr. plagiarize his doctoral dissertation?
-
Yes
Are birds descended from reptiles?
-
Yes
True or False? "The Theory of Evolution is a scientific fact."
-
True
Is there significant debate among scientists about the theory of evolution?
-
No -- essentially all serious scientists believe in evolution.
Does shaving make your hair grow back thicker?
-
No, shaving has no effect on hair growth.
What is the mass of Earth's atmosphere?
-
5 x 10^18 kg
Is colon cleansing safe?
-
No
Are crib bumpers safe for a newborn?
-
No
Did vikings wear horns on their helmets?
-
No, vikings did not wear horns on their helmets.
Is the earth flat?
-
No -- the earth is a spheroid.
True or False? "The charred bits of grilled meat can cause cancer."
-
True
Is the Great Wall of China the only man-made object visible from space?
-
No, Great Wall is not the only man-made object visible from space.
Can Reiki help cure cancer?
-
No
True or False? "Sarah Palin cost John McCain the 2008 election."
-
False
Is the daddy long legs one of the most venomous of all spiders?
-
No, it's not extremely venomous.
Was Yuri Gagarin the first human in space?
-
Yes
True or False? "Dogs are happier in pairs or households with multiple dogs. "
-
True
How much does it cost the United States Mint to make a nickel?
-
7.7 cents
Does organic milk have less antibiotics than conventional milk?
-
Yes
Would eliminating the penny save the United States government money?
-
Yes
True or False? "Eating garlic can provide protection against mosquitoes."
-
False
Did feminists in the 1960s and 1970s commonly burn their bras as a form of protest?
-
No
Would eliminating the penny save consumers time?
-
Yes
True or False? "3% of brides intend to sign a pre-nuptial agreement."
-
True
True or False? "The Bible contradicts evolutionary theory."
-
True
True or False? "Today the schools are more segregated than they have been since the 1960s."
-
True
When you're feeling depressed, is it better to ignore it, or to "let it all out"?
-
Ignore it.
True or False? "It is safe to have sex while menstruating."
-
True
True or False? "You won’t get pregnant if you have sex during menstruation."
-
False
True or False? "George Washington grew marijuana in his garden."
-
True
True or False? "Accidental deaths caused by Physicians in per year are 120,000."
-
True
True or False? "When the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers play football at home, the stadium becomes the state's third largest city."
-
True
True or False? "An ostrich’s eye is bigger than its brain."
-
True
True or False? "Hence the saying, "It's raining cats and dogs.""
-
True
True or False? "The most frequently used street name in the States is Second Street."
-
True
True or False? "Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur."
-
True
When was the first recorded baseball game?
-
1846
True or False? "Performing fellatio will reduce your risk of cancer."
-
False
Was Mary, the mother of Jesus, a virgin her whole life?
-
No
True or False? "Today in America, about 75% of adults identify themselves as Christian."
-
True
True or False? "There is no reason not to use tampons during your first period."
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True
Is there a planet that could collide with the Earth in 2012?
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No
True or False? "In fact, all that cognitive science has revealed is that the mind is an emergent phenomenon, which is difficult to explain or predict in terms of its parts; few scientists would equate the property of emergence with nonexistence, as anatta
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True
True or False? "Astrology is not based upon collected data and carefully controlled, objective observations"
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True
True or False? "The problem is, however, that astrology is not supported by sound and verified scientific research, like statistical studies"
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True
Does astrology produce falsifiable predictions?
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No
True or False? "President Ronald Reagan regularly consulted astrologers."
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True
True or False? "This situation is made even worse when one considers that, according to some reports, the Soviet consulate in San Francisco tapped into the unsecured phone lines used by Nancy Reagan to contact that astrologer, giving them detailed informa
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True
True or False? "The author of the Bible's Gospel of Mark has a faulty knowledge of Palestinian geography."
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True
True or False? "There is also evidence that the author of Mark may have been Jewish or had a Jewish background."
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True
True or False? "Castor oil has been used to induce labor for many years."
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True
Did Martin Luther King Jr. have extramarital affairs with white women?
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No
Did Martin Luther King Jr. have extramarital affairs?
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Yes
Does the Bible's New Testament approve of slavery?
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Yes
Are mangoes related to poison ivy?
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Yes, the two plants are closely related.
True or False? "The United States was founded as a Christian nation."
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True
What was the purpose of Stonehenge?
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A monument to unify the peoples of Britain
True or False? "UVB does not penetrate glass."
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True
True or False? "UVA does go through glass."
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True
True or False? "Most of this damage occurs in childhood."
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True
True or False? "In 2000, the average CEO salary reached an unbelievable 531 times that of the average hourly worker."
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True
Does incentive pay improve the performance of CEOs?
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No
True or False? "Fossil evidence of invertebrates dates back to the late Precambrian, 600 million years ago."
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True
How long ago did reptiles evolve?
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340 million years ago
How long ago did mammals evolve?
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200 million years ago
How long ago did birds evolve?
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150 million years ago
True or False? "Scientists estimate that there are in the ballpark of 3 and 30 million species of animals alive today."
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True
How many species of spiders are there?
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About 75,000 species
True or False? "The oldest evidence of life, fossilized stromatolites unearthed from Bolivia, is about 3.8 billion years old."
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True
True or False? "During the Cambrian Explosion, early organisms evolved into many different, more complex forms."
What is the largest animal alive today?
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Blue Whale
True or False? "Again, there is no evidence or proof to the claim that their fangs are too short to bite a person."
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True
True or False? "The risk of loss of limbs from a brown recluse spider bite is just about nil."
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True
What insect has the most toxic venom?
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Harvester ant
Is honey the excrement of bees?
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No -- honey is nectar that is regurgitated from a separate part of the bee stomach.
True or False? "In truth, an insect's legs are attached at the thorax, not the abdomen."
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True
Are the number of spots on a ladybug an indicator of its age?
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No
True or False? "But daddy longlegs, or harvestmen, as they are also called, lack several important spider characteristics."
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True
True or False? "Entomologically speaking, the term bugs applies to insects of the order Hemiptera."
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True
Does organic milk have less artificial hormones than conventional milk?
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Yes
Does organic milk have less pesticides than conventional milk?
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Yes
True or False? "Rael is highly charismatic."
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True
True or False? "Tomatoes were once thought to be poisonous."
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True
True or False? "Since the penny costs 0.26 more than face value to make, the Mint can make 5 pennies and still lose less money than making 1 nickel."
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True