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SUPPORTEDIs it true that Sugars in whole fruits are digested differently than sugars in fruit juice?SUPPORTEDIs it true that Neurons cannot undergo cell division?SUPPORTEDIs it true that Yellow coat color in mice is linked to a lethal genetic mutation?SUPPORTEDIs it true that A specific minimum population size is required to maintain genetic diversity?SUPPORTEDIs it true that Fully vaccinated people are less likely to contract COVID-19 infections?SUPPORTEDIs it true that Cells sense their own size using biochemical gradient scaling and molecular titration mechanisms?SUPPORTEDIs it true that Certain organisms incorporate metal ions like iron and copper into their biological structures?SUPPORTEDIs it true that Biological aging is explained by established evolutionary and cellular theories of senescence?SUPPORTEDIs it true that Certain viruses naturally decline without vaccines or medical cures?SUPPORTEDIs it true that Bruises are not lethal because localized extravasated blood is reabsorbed safely?SUPPORTEDIs it true that Specific blood types confer differential susceptibility to infectious diseases?SUPPORTEDIs it true that Headaches arise from pain receptors in the meninges and surrounding cranial structures?SUPPORTEDIs it true that A single physical blow can cause immediate unconsciousness?CONTESTEDIs it true that Economic growth can lead to a decrease in societal happiness?SUPPORTEDIs it true that The Atkins diet effectively promotes weight loss?SUPPORTEDIs it true that The myth that carrots improve eyesight originated as WWII British propaganda?REFUTEDIs it true that Reading while in a moving vehicle causes permanent eye damage?SUPPORTEDIs it true that Asexuality is a valid and real sexual orientation?SUPPORTEDIs it true that There was an organized early church in Jerusalem?SUPPORTEDIs it true that Memory foam mattresses emit toxic VOC fumes?SUPPORTEDIs it true that Boltzmann's tombstone has the equation S = k log w engraved on it?SUPPORTEDIs it true that People experience greater long-term happiness spending money on experiences rather than physical objects?SUPPORTEDIs it true that Physical beauty is positively correlated with health?SUPPORTEDIs it true that Rabies has an almost 100% mortality rate?SUPPORTEDIs it true that Dietary salt is a lethal substance often referred to as white death?SUPPORTEDIs it true that HIV is the cause of AIDS?REFUTEDIs it true that Car seats are no more effective than seat belts for children over 24 months?SUPPORTEDIs it true that LSD has been widely used in hospitals to treat mental disorders?SUPPORTEDIs it true that Flint has a much lower rate of lead poisoning than it had two decades ago?SUPPORTEDIs it true that The placebo effect depends on the patient's level of belief?REFUTEDIs it true that Taking ivermectin reduces the risk of COVID-19 infection by 83 percent?OVERSTATEDIs it true that Fetuses send stem cells to their mothers during pregnancy to repair maternal organ damage?CONTESTEDIs it true that The virus causing COVID-19 was synthesized or leaked from a Chinese laboratory?SUPPORTEDIs it true that Science defines biological life as beginning at conception?SUPPORTEDIs it true that In the USA, HIV and AIDS are most prevalent among the gay male population?REFUTEDIs it true that Wearing face masks causes intermittent hypoxia in healthy adults?SUPPORTEDIs it true that Older car odometers rewound when the vehicle was driven in reverse.?SUPPORTEDIs it true that Non-human animals engage in non-reproductive sex.?SUPPORTEDIs it true that The Pomodoro Technique increases productivity.?REFUTEDIs it true that Glass pyramids were found under the Bermuda Triangle?SUPPORTEDIs it true that Osama Bin Laden was responsible for the September 11 attacks?REFUTEDIs it true that Small cuts heal faster when left uncovered to air periodically?SUPPORTEDIs it true that Humans should drink water before feeling thirsty to maintain hydration?SUPPORTEDIs it true that More than 30 percent of US healthcare spending is waste?SUPPORTEDIs it true that We can grow enough crops to feed all people on Earth?SUPPORTEDIs it true that US colleges are awarding more A-scores over time?CONTESTEDIs it true that Spousal abuse is primarily initiated by males.?REFUTEDIs it true that Old dogs instinctively run away from home to die.?SUPPORTEDIs it true that LED light bulbs last as long as manufacturers claim?SUPPORTEDIs it true that Drinking raw milk is significantly more dangerous than drinking pasteurized milk?
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