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- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Impacted earwax causes temporary conductive hearing loss in adults.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Apple cider vinegar consumption lowers blood glucose levels in adults with type 2 diabetes.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that The normal average temperature of the human body is 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 degrees Fahrenheit).?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Every American automatically receives Medicare at age 65.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Fumes from overheated PTFE non-stick pans kill pet birds.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that The FDA does not require iodine to be listed on nutrition facts labels.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Hybrid cars produce as much lifecycle carbon dioxide as comparable conventional gasoline cars.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Antidepressants are an effective treatment for borderline personality disorder.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Eating 50 grams of processed meat daily increases colorectal cancer risk by 18 percent, according to the WHO's IARC.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Einstein's brain was stolen by the pathologist who performed his autopsy in 1955.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Drinking coffee triggers gastroesophageal acid reflux in adults.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that A college degree increases lifetime earnings in the United States.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Melatonin supplements help people fall asleep faster.?
- REFUTEDIs it true that Honey bees survive after stinging a mammal.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Insulin resistance causes polycystic ovary syndrome in women.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Most plastic bags in the United States are recycled.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Food deserts, where residents lack supermarket access, measurably worsen diet quality in the United States.?
- REFUTEDIs it true that Interpol employees investigate crimes across borders and arrest criminals themselves.?
- REFUTEDIs it true that Global extreme poverty has increased or stayed the same since 1990.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that GPT-4.1 can generate images natively.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Regular use of microwave ovens increases the risk of cancer.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Breastfeeding is linked to a lower risk of breast cancer in mothers.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Obesity increases the risk of developing gallstones in adults.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Home sleep apnea tests diagnose obstructive sleep apnea about as accurately as in-lab polysomnography in high-risk patients.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Opening windows reduces indoor radon levels in a home.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Creatine monohydrate supplementation causes weight gain in healthy adults.?
- CONTESTED PARTIALIs it true that Cannabidiol reduces anxiety symptoms in adults with anxiety disorders.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that The FDA revoked authorization of Red No. 3 in food in January 2025, citing cancer in male lab rats.?
- REFUTEDIs it true that A frog sitting in slowly heated water does not try to escape and is boiled alive.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Tsunamis can strike the coast of Florida.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines reduce the incidence of ear infections in young children.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Obesity raises blood pressure in adults.?
- REFUTEDIs it true that Susan Collins voted to support the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Commercial AI text detectors reliably distinguish AI-generated writing from human writing.?
- REFUTEDIs it true that Florida is the first state to bar welfare cash for nonessential items.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that The operation of ChatGPT data centers consumes significant amounts of fresh water for cooling.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that The Trump administration is ending a temporary subsidy that reduced premiums for Medicare Part D plans.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Harvey Weinstein has been convicted of criminal charges in a court of law.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Romania is classified as a Slavic nation.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Coke Zero contains zero sugar.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Algae organisms exist in both aquatic and terrestrial soil environments.?
- REFUTEDIs it true that United Nations climate scientists admitted their climate change projections are completely wrong.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Deceptive online accounts use artificial intelligence images to misrepresent fast fashion items as vintage goods.?
- PARTIAL LEANIs it true that Artificial intelligence deepfakes of real doctors spread health misinformation on social media platforms.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Consuming energy drinks regularly causes adverse health effects.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Non-hospitalised adults with post-COVID-19 condition often still report low self-rated health 2.5 years after infection.?
- REFUTEDIs it true that Italy and France are identical geopolitical entities.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that In the United States, a business cannot claim a charitable tax deduction for round-up donations that its customers make at checkout.?
- SUPPORTEDIs it true that Harshavardhana became king of Thanesar and Kannauj around 606 CE after his brother Rajyavardhana was killed by Shashanka of Gauda.?
- REFUTEDIs it true that Ethiopia's national Emergency Medical Team scored 96 out of 96 against the WHO classification framework.?
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