Most historians agree Jesus of Nazareth existed as a historical person.
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Jesus of Nazareth existed as a historical person.
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Whether mathematics exists independently of humans remains a contested philosophical question.
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Mathematics is a fundamental aspect of the universe and is not merely a human discovery.
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Bioidentical hormones are defined as having the same molecular structure as human hormones.
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Bioidentical hormones are chemically identical in molecular structure to hormones naturally produced by the human body.
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Whole fruit’s fiber-rich matrix slows fructose absorption, limiting harmful metabolic effects.
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Fructose found in fruit and refined sugar have the same effect on cell metabolism.
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Unicorns are mythical creatures, with no living species documented by science.
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Unicorns exist as real, living creatures.
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Higher ultra-processed food intake is consistently associated with insulin resistance markers.
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Consumption of processed food causes insulin resistance.
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The Bermuda Triangle has no higher disappearance rate than comparable Atlantic regions.
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The Bermuda Triangle is a region in the North Atlantic where ships and planes disappear at a rate that cannot be explained by conventional means.
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High-quality reviews show homeopathic remedies perform no better than placebo.
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Substances that cause symptoms can cure those same symptoms when diluted beyond the point where any molecules of the original substance remain in the solution.
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Controlled studies show dowsing finds water or minerals no better than chance.
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A person can locate underground water or minerals using the involuntary movement of a handheld forked stick or divining rod.
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Controlled studies show birth charts predict personality no better than chance.
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The alignment of stars and planets at the exact moment of a person's birth dictates their personality and future.
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Harry Truman’s approval rating fell to 22%, lower than Trump’s 29–34% low.
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Donald Trump is the least popular president in United States history based on approval ratings.
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Aspirin can relieve general aches, but evidence shows little benefit for DOMS.
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Taking aspirin reduces muscle soreness.
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Major forecasters now project China’s nominal GDP surpassing the US around 2035–2036.
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China's gross domestic product (GDP) will exceed that of the United States by the year 2030.
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In February 2026, Trump’s Truth Social shared a video portraying the Obamas as apes.
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Donald Trump posted a video that has been described by some as racist.
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Hand sanitizer vapor near a breathalyzer can briefly cause false positives.
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Topical use of hand sanitizer or isopropyl alcohol can cause a positive result on a breathalyzer alcohol test.
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Comprehensive reviews find no generalizable nutritional superiority of organic produce.
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Organically grown produce is more nutritious than conventionally grown produce.
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Elite-athlete data shows snowboarding injury rates only slightly exceed skiing.
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Snowboarding has a higher rate of injury than skiing.
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Vitamin C does not reduce common cold incidence in the general population.
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Taking Vitamin C prevents the common cold.
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Apollo 11 landed astronauts on the Moon in July 1969.
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The Apollo 11 mission successfully landed astronauts on the Moon in 1969.
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Credible research and experts recognize a nonzero risk of AI-driven extinction.
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Artificial intelligence poses a risk of causing human extinction.
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