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Cancer is bad.
Checked on 2024-10-25

Original Query: cancer is bad

Veracity Assessment: True

Probability: 1.0

Justification: The claim "Cancer is bad" is supported by the provided evidence, which consistently portrays cancer as a serious and potentially deadly disease. The evidence mentions cancer as the second-most-common cause of death in the United States, highlights the risks associated with cancer, and notes that inflammation contributes to cancer. While the evidence also discusses various factors that can affect cancer risk and growth, it does not contradict the claim that cancer is bad. The claim is more of a value judgment, but based on the provided evidence, it is clear that cancer has negative consequences, making the claim true.

Verdict: True

Final Truth Score: 0.92

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The Treasury makes money in the USA.
Checked on 2024-10-25

Original Query: the treasury makes all the money in the USA

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Guns are used for hunting.
Checked on 2024-10-25

Original Query: guns are for hunting

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Mountain air has less oxygen than sea level air.
Checked on 2024-09-29
Veracity Assessment: True

Probability: 0.9

Justification: The claim is supported by multiple sources, which all agree that the oxygen content in the air decreases with altitude due to the lower barometric pressure. This results in less oxygen available for breathing in mountainous regions compared to sea level.

Verdict: True

Final Truth Score: 0.88

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The Maldives is a nice place to visit.
Checked on 2024-09-29
Veracity Assessment: True

Probability: 0.8

Justification: The evidence provided suggests that the Maldives is a nice place to visit, with various attractions such as the National Museum, Male Local Market, Hukuru Miskiiy Mosque, and Alimatha Island. Additionally, the information on planning a trip and the availability of luxury cabanas and pristine beaches further supports the claim. However, the evidence does not cover all aspects of the Maldives, so the probability is not 1.

Verdict: True

Final Truth Score: 0.8

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Fish are capable of swimming.
Checked on 2024-09-29
Veracity Assessment: True

Probability: 1.0

Justification: All the evidence provided confirms that fish are capable of swimming. The robotic fish, the maximum swimming speed of fish, the different types of animal locomotion used by fish, and the undulating movements of dorsal and anal fins all support the claim that fish can swim.

Verdict: True

Final Truth Score: 0.92

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Fish are good at swimming.
Checked on 2024-09-29
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Cucumbers are good for the skin.
Checked on 2024-09-29
Veracity Assessment: True

Probability: 0.8

Justification: The evidence provided shows that cucumbers have various benefits for the skin, such as hydrating, anti-inflammatory, brightening, and rejuvenating properties. However, the claim is not entirely definitive, as individual results may vary based on skin type and other factors.

Verdict: True

Final Truth Score: 0.8

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Whales are the largest mammals.
Checked on 2024-09-28
Veracity Assessment: True

Probability: 1.0

Justification: All the evidence provided confirms that whales, specifically the blue whale, are the largest mammals on Earth, with lengths of up to 100 feet.

Verdict: True

Final Truth Score: 0.93

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The SR-71 is the fastest plane ever created.
Checked on 2024-09-28
Veracity Assessment: True

Probability: 0.9

Justification: The evidence provided confirms that the SR-71 Blackbird is the fastest jet aircraft in the world, with a speed record of 3,529.6 kilometers per hour (2,193.2 miles per hour), approximately Mach 3.3. Although rocket-powered aircraft like the North American X-15 achieved higher speeds, the SR-71 remains the fastest plane ever created in terms of sustained flight.

Verdict: True

Final Truth Score: 0.88

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