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- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Biofuels produce lower lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions than fossil fuels.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Screen time causes depression in adolescents.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Caffeine intake above 200 milligrams per day in early pregnancy increases the risk of miscarriage.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Antidepressants improve sleep in people with depression.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that A new emergency medical rescue helicopter costs millions of dollars.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Dust blown from the Sahara carries phosphorus that fertilizes the Amazon rainforest.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Men remain fertile later in life than women do.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Abraham Lincoln abolished slavery in the United States.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Cognitive behavioral therapy reduces anxiety symptoms in adults.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Penguins live in the wild in Madagascar.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Fish oil supplements can cure dementia.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Using permanent hair dye causes hair loss in adults.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that A p-value of 1 means the data provide no evidence against the null hypothesis.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that A study suggests that long-term adherence to at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity may help prevent obesity in middle-aged women.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that A 2026 survey of early-career researchers found widespread concern about the future of science in the United States.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that People often fail to notice missing or repeated words in their own writing because the brain fills in expected text during reading.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that El Nino events have caused sharp declines in Humboldt penguin populations in Peru by reducing the fish they feed on.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Byzantine usurpers who failed were frequently punished by blinding, mutilation, exile or execution.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that A 2026 study reported by PhillyVoice found that creatine supplementation increased muscle mass and strength in participants who did not follow an exercise program.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Chest pain and severe breathlessness that persist after an influenza fever has subsided are recognised warning signs of possible myocarditis.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that A 2025 Lancet series concluded that diets high in ultra-processed foods are associated with higher risks of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Donald Trump has not been awarded a Nobel Peace Prize as of 2 October 2026.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Alpaca meat is commonly eaten in Bolivia.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Land mines are banned by international law.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that The Hindenburg disaster was an act of sabotage.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Goldfish can survive in a dark room.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Punitive damages are taxable as income.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that UNIX is still widely used today.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Algorithms reinforce societal inequalities.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that The rich pay a lower effective tax rate than the middle class.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Sugary drink taxes cause people to buy untaxed alternatives.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Social rejection increases aggression.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that pH affects chemical reactivity.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Climate change increases societal violence.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Practice improves reaction time in cognitive tasks.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Climate change significantly affects evaporation rates.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Satellite imagery improves crop yield predictions.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Soil sensors reduce water usage in agriculture.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that The Iliad is based on real historical events.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that User testing improves product usability.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Exposure therapy can reduce fear of real harm.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Positive reinforcement can improve learning outcomes.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Animals avoid sick individuals to prevent disease spread.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Oil price spikes cause recessions.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Polarized plugs prevent electric shock.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Smells affect dreams.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that A bullet's shockwave causes internal injuries.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Climate change increases dengue fever outbreaks.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Emotional content increases the likelihood of sharing news.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that The Russian Revolution was primarily caused by World War I.?
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