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Given that After leaving Time-Life, Shuker joined the Public Broadcast Laboratory, forerunner of PBS, and participated in two pioneering films -- 'The Chair,' about an attorney trying to save a condemned man, and 'Free At Last,' a 90-minute documentary about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that by chance was being made when King was murdered in 1968. Does it follow that Martin Luther King was murdered in 1968. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
0
Given that A young child in a striped sweatshirt brushes the hair of a younger child. Does it follow that Two siblings get ready to go somewhere. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
1
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? In exchange , North Korea would be required to end its nuclear weapons program . " In return we expect North Korea to give up nuclear weapons . "
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
1
Given that Crude oil prices shot to new highs yesterday as markets reacted to a threat by Russian authorities to shut down most of the production from that country's largest oil company Does it follow that Crude oil prices rise. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
0
Given that This little baby girl dressed whimsically in striped pantaloons is pictured so that one must ask which is bigger, her feet or her sleepy smile. Does it follow that Picture viewers wonder whether the little girl in pantaloons has bigger feet or a bigger smile. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
0
Given that The pH of pure water is 7, neither acidic nor alkaline (basic), but neutral. Does it follow that 7 is the ph of pure water. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Does knowing that "Michel Djotodia took over as president and in May 2013 Central African Republic's Prime Minister Nicolas Tiangaye requested a UN peacekeeping force from the UN Security Council and on 31 May former President Bozizé was indicted for crimes against humanity and incitement of genocide." imply that I know the answer to "How many people were displaced in the unrests?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Given that Marijuana cultivators try to cull male plants to prevent fertilization of the female plant. Does it follow that The embryo develops in a plant inside the female plant after fertilization. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Given that Scotland Yard has been granted two more days to question nine of the 13 men arrested in co-ordinated anti-terrorism raids across the country last Tuesday. Does it follow that 13 men killed in co-ordinated anti-terrorism raids across the country last Tuesday. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
1
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Jim Furyk celebrated his first Father 's Day as a father by winning his first major golf championship . His first Father 's Day as a dad , his first major as a champion .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
1
Given that The Anzio beachhead, 33 miles south of Rome, saw some of the bloodiest fighting of World War II, and accounted for many of the 10,000 US battle deaths in Italy in the first half of 1944. Does it follow that The Anzio beachhead is located 33 miles south of Rome. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
0
Given that Within trillionths of a second after the Big Bang, they have reasoned, the primordial explosion - many billions of degrees hot - must have created a universe that contained equal quantities of matter and antimatter. Does it follow that The Big Bang is the primordial explosion from which the universe was created. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
0
Given that Only 18 states, including Massachusetts, have specific provisions that allow women who quit their jobs due to domestic violence to qualify for UI. Does it follow that 18 states have provisions that permit women who quit their jobs because of domestic violence to collect unemployment insurance. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
0
Given that On a cellular level this is called cellular respiration . Does it follow that You call cellular respiration that does not need oxygen to proceed anaerobic respiration. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Given that Systems studies include the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Does it follow that Examples of organ systems in a human include the skeletal, nervous, and reproductive systems. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Given that HIV is the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome ("AIDS"), an infectious disease characterized by immune system failure. Does it follow that The term immunodeficiency means a failure, insufficiency, or delay in the response of the immune system, which may be acquired or inherited. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Given that A man with a face painted like a clown is wearing a cowboy hat. Does it follow that A man is dead in Nebraska. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
2
Given that The compilers of the OED point out that they merely record the description of how the word is used, rather than prescribe how it should be used. The term, McJob, has been in usage at least 20 years, they say. It was popularised in 1991 in Douglas Coupland's novel Generation X: Tales for an Accelerated Culture as one of the margin definitions. Here it was described as "a low-pay, low-prestige, low-dignity, low benefit, no-future job in the service sector. Frequently considered a satisfying career choice by people who have never held one." Does it follow that A "McJob" is a low-paid job. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
0
Given that Visitors travel along a mountain path as they walk along a safety fence. Does it follow that The visitors are in a canoe in the river. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
2
Does knowing that "Pangaea straddled the equator and extended toward the poles, with a corresponding effect on ocean currents in the single great ocean (Panthalassa, the universal sea), and the Paleo-Tethys Ocean, a large ocean that was between Asia and Gondwana." imply that I know the answer to "What was the largest ocean during the Permian called?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Given that All of these lasers produce coherent light in visible wavelengths. Does it follow that You call a device that produces a very focused beam of visible light of just one wavelength and color a laser. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Does knowing that "They thus enable organisms to best capitalize on environmental resources (e.g. light and food) compared to those that cannot predict such availability." imply that I know the answer to "What can an organism that uses circadian rhythms use to its advantage that others can not?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Given that The first two are all prokaryotic microorganisms, or single-celled organisms whose cells have no nucleus. Does it follow that A single-celled prokaryotic is a bacteria. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Given that The longest stay in space was 438 days by Valeri Polyakov. Does it follow that The record for the longest stay in space, by a human, is 438 days. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
0
Given that Conversely, reducing the volume of the gas increases the pressure. Does it follow that From observations as simple as blowing up a balloon, it is clear that increasing the amount of gas increases the volume. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Analysts surveyed by Reuters Research expected earnings of 13 cents a share on revenue of $ 6.7 billion , on average . Analysts currently expect earnings of 13 cents a share and revenue of $ 6.7 billion , on average , according to a survey by Reuters Research .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
1
Given that Three people on a porch, of which is a little boy who is sitting up straight in his chair. Does it follow that A group of three are assembled outside the house. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
0
Given that The planetary scientists say that the most likely explanation for this would be an ocean of salt water several kilometers deep, with a salt content comparable to that of Earth's oceans. Does it follow that Most of earth's water is located in oceans yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Like Viacom , GE -- parent of NBC -- is also seen as a less enthusiastic bidder compared to the likes of Bronfman or Davis . Like Viacom , General Electric is seen as a less enthusiastic bidder compared with Bronfman or Davis .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
1
Given that NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The Empire State Building kicked off a major energy-saving retrofit Monday, and promoters hope one of the world's most iconic skyscrapers can become an efficiency model for buildings worldwide. From the cloud-shrouded observation deck on the building's 80th floor, former President Bill Clinton, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and others detailed $20 million in cutting-edge conservation measures they hope will cut energy use by 38% for the 1930's-era behemoth. They stressed the retrofits weren't green altruism or part of a government program. Instead, they say they're being done simply to save the building's owners a lot of money. Does it follow that The mayor of New York is Michael Bloomberg. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
0
Given that I'll kick this ball higher than you every time we meet. Does it follow that A girl kicks a ball as high as she can while another little boy watches. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
1
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Congress twice before passed similar restrictions , but President Bill Clinton vetoed them . Congress twice passed similar bills , but then-President Clinton vetoed them both times .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
1
Given that The vestibule is the region of the inner ear where the semicircular canals converge, close to the cochlea (the hearing organ). Does it follow that The cochlea and vestibul make up the inner ear. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Given that A liquid has a fixed volume, but has no definite shape. Does it follow that Liquid has a definite volume, but not a definite shape. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Given that Man in khaki pants does elaborate kick in desert Does it follow that The man is wearing jeans. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
2
Given that Pyongyang said there was no point in the talks since the US had termed North Korea an 'outpost of tyranny'. Does it follow that The US labelled North Korea part of an 'axis of evil'. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
1
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Mr. Yandarbiyev resides in Doha , Qatar , and Russian authorities have unsuccessfully tried to have him extradited for nearly two years . He resides in Doha , Qatar , from which Russian authorities have been trying to extradite him for nearly two years .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
1
Given that A group of children doing a dance. Does it follow that The children are on a stage. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
1
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Atlantic Coast will continue its operations as a Delta Connections carrier . It will continue its regional service for Delta Air Lines DAL.N , Atlantic Coast said .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
1
Given that ECB spokeswoman, Regina Schueller, declined to comment on a report in Italy's la Repubblica newspaper that the ECB council will discuss Mr. Fazio's role in the takeover fight at its Sept. 15 meeting. Does it follow that The ECB council meets on Sept. 15. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
0
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? She insisted , though , that it not be published until after her death . She had only a single condition , that the book not be published until after her death .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
1
Does knowing that "The distinctive red double-decker buses are an internationally recognised trademark of London transport along with black cabs and the Tube." imply that I know the answer to "How many buses does the London public bus network operate?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The subjects were next given a squirt up the nose of a rhinovirus , the nasty little germ that causes colds . Following their assessment , each volunteer received a squirt in the nose of rhinovirus the germ that causes colds .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
1
Does knowing that "It arrived in January with a civilian engineering crew, however it was March before it was sufficiently advanced to be of any appreciable value.:439" imply that I know the answer to "What caused the HMS Prince to sink?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Given that The coprophagous guild can have around nine different species of beetles, mites, and moths, with many members of each species. Does it follow that There are about 50,000 vertebrate species, and they are placed in nine different classes. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Given that Two factors double: The mass of air deflected downwards per unit of time. Does it follow that The best explanation for how air masses move across the united states is that the prevailing westerlies move air masses from west to east across the united states but may be deflected by the jet stream. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Given that Castro's successful visits to Harlem and the Bronx, his speech to the United Nations General Assembly, and the October 21 march of 3,000 against U.S. policy and subsequent picket lines at Cuba's UN mission in defense of the revolution - all these events dealt blows to the U.S. government's unceasing efforts to isolate and slander Cuba. Does it follow that Castro visits the UN. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
0
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Jordan Green , the prelate 's private lawyer , said he had no comment . O 'Brien 's attorney , Jordan Green , declined to comment .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
1
Given that A man in a black shirt and jeans with glasses and white shoes is jumping high off the ground. Does it follow that A guy in jeans and a shirt is doing some exercise. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
1
Given that Recent Dakosaurus research comes from a complete skull found in Argentina in 1996, studied by Diego Pol of Ohio State University, Zulma Gasparini of Argentinas National University of La Plata, and their colleagues. Does it follow that A complete Dakosaurus was discovered by Diego Pol. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
1
Does knowing that "The city's population in 2010 was 44% white (33.3% non-Hispanic white), 25.5% black (23% non-Hispanic black), 0.7% Native American, and 12.7% Asian." imply that I know the answer to "What percentage of Africans make up NYC?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Given that A dental assistant prepping an elderly man for his appointment. Does it follow that a man gets ready for a doctor's appointment Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
2
Does knowing that "Digimon hatch from types of eggs which are called Digi-Eggs (デジタマ, Dejitama?)." imply that I know the answer to "What were the eggs called that the Digimon were hatched from?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Given that Cholesterol is converted into bile acids in the liver and is transported via the bile to the upper intestine where the bile salts emulsify the dietary fat making it absorbable. Does it follow that Bile salts produced by the liver assist in breaking apart dietary fats. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Given that Some of the buildings around the city square in the Kota also date from colonial times, including the old city hall ( 1710 ), which has been restored and now serves as the municipal museum. Does it follow that In the Old City are the old port, the Dutch town hall, and a square. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
1
Given that It seemed so faint and far away. Does it follow that Uranus is so faint because it is far away. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Does knowing that "Small and medium-sized industries are an important part of the local economy, and before the current crisis unemployment was lower than the Spanish average." imply that I know the answer to "Valencia has the largest port on which coast?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Given that A woman is drinking a glass of wine while sitting next to a man wearing a purple sweater. Does it follow that The woman is drinking next to the man. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
0
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Other recall suits are pending in federal court . There are three suits challenging the recall still pending in federal court .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
1
Given that The granulation tissue that is covered with a lawn of young epithelial cells is in an impressive manner levelled to the skin surface (Jorns 1962). Does it follow that Epithelial? tissue consists of cells that cover inner and outer body surfaces. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Does knowing that "The main metropolitan train terminus is Flinders Street Station, and the main regional train and coach terminus is Southern Cross Station." imply that I know the answer to "What is Melbourne's main regional train and coach terminus called?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Does knowing that "German is the fourth most commonly used language, with 13,444 speakers representing about 0.4% of the total state population." imply that I know the answer to "How many Oklahomans speak German?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Does knowing that "In conjunction with this, the league moved the beginning of the season from May to February (the week after the NFL's Super Bowl) and scheduled most of its games on Sunday instead of Friday or Saturday as it had in the past." imply that I know the answer to "What days were AFL games traditionally played on before the TV deal?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? US troops encountered fire from rocket-propelled grenades , mortars , and small arms coming from bunkers and buildings . The U.S. troops encountered fire from rocket propelled grenades , mortars and small arms originating from bunkers as well as within and atop surrounding buildings .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
1
Does knowing that "Wu Chinese has a three-way distinction in stops and affricates: /p" imply that I know the answer to "What has a three-way distinction in regards to stops and affricates?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Given that The BBC's Americas editor Will Grant says many Mexicans are tired of conflict and long for a return to normality. Does it follow that Will Grant is researching a conflict with Mexicans. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
1
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? At least two dozen people were killed and scores injured . More than a dozen people were killed in those attacks .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
0
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? On Jan. 10 , 20-year-old Shawanda Denise McCalister , who also was pregnant , was found bound and strangled in her apartment in the same neighborhood . On Jan. 1 , Nikia Shanell Kilpatrick , who was pregnant , was found bound and strangled in her apartment .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
0
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Johnson and four other protesters were arrested soon afterward for blocking the roadway , a state misdemeanor . Johnson and four other protesters , ages 69 to 86 , were arrested for blocking the roadway .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
0
Does knowing that "The RIBA also awards the President's Medals for student work, which are regarded as the most prestigious awards in architectural education, and the RIBA President's Awards for Research." imply that I know the answer to "What is the limit of how much can be spent on projects receiving the Stephen Lawrence Prize?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Given that He said that his daughter was told that Clark had been cited to General Sessions Court. Does it follow that Clark is employed at General Sessions Court. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
1
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? Last week , his lawyers asked Gov. Mark R. Warner to grant clemency , but the governor declined to intervene . Last week , his lawyers asked Warner to grant clemency under certain conditions that would have lead to a new sentencing hearing .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
0
Given that A man in aerodynamic gear riding a professional mountain bike through a forest. Does it follow that A man riding a mountain bike through a forest. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
0
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? At one of the three sampling sites at Huntington Beach , the bacteria reading came back at 160 on June 16 and at 120 on June 23 . The readings came back at 160 on June 16 and 120 at June 23 at one of three sampling sites at Huntington Beach .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
1
Given that question of inquiry in a testable form; Does it follow that A fact or question is only considered science if it is testable. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The pilot decided to fly to Kennedy , which has longer runways than Newark Airport . " Realizing this , the pilot changed course and diverted to Kennedy , which has longer runways . "
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
1
Given that Oqueli was to fly to Nicaragua to join an international Socialist delegation, which will observe the Nicaraguan electoral campaign. Does it follow that Oqueli was a member of the Socialist party. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
0
Given that The competition it divides in three stages; Does it follow that Adulthood is divided into three stages. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Given that President Bush returned to the Mountain State to celebrate Independence Day, telling a spirited crowd yesterday that on its 228th birthday the nation is "moving forward with confidence and strength." Does it follow that Independence Day was a popular movie. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
1
Given that A group of people sitting on a cliff overlooking water. Does it follow that The people are inside Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
2
Given that Hinostroza's children told police that four hooded individuals broke into the house and shot their mother after having insulted her. Does it follow that Hinostroza's children attaked their mother with a gun. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
1
Given that The 60,000 customers, less than 10% of Telecom's subscribers, who subscribed to Go Large, which boasts full speeds and no data cap, since December 8, 2006 till late February, 2007 will receive up to NZ$160 in credit. Telecom has temporarily stopped either new or existing customers from signing up to the new plan, and will also ask existing customers in the next couple of weeks if they wish to change plans, stay on the same plan with a changed traffic management policy, or cancel their service. Does it follow that The number of internet users in New Zealand has increased. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
1
Given that It is an alkene-alcohol, hence the name enol. Does it follow that Alkenes are formed from an alcohol that loses water. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Does knowing that "According to David Brooks from the New York Times, "Taleb not only has an explanation for what’s happening, he saw it coming."" imply that I know the answer to "What journalist from the New York Times stated his believe in Nassim Nicholas Taleb?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Given that Charles de Gaulle retired as an earl and died in November. He wished a simple funeral for himself: he would be buried in his village in a seventy-two dollar oak coffin, borne to his grave by his fellow villagers-a butcher's assistant, a cheesemaker, and a farmhand. Does it follow that Charles de Gaulle died in 1970. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
1
Given that A boy wearing a red shirt is splashed by water. Does it follow that The boy is near a pool. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
1
Given that The VW chief has been under intense pressure from the Bonn government and colleagues in German industry to seek conciliation following his outspoken statements last, which were widely seen as damaging Germany's reputation. Does it follow that Germany is concerned about the effect of the court investigations on domestic economic and political affairs. Yes or no?
[ "Yes", "No" ]
1
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? There are now 37 active probable cases in the GTA , compared with 70 cases on June 6 . And , globally , the number of active probable cases has declined to 573 .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
0
Does knowing that "A man was addressed by his family name and his title, or by his yobina if he did not have a title." imply that I know the answer to "What did Nobunaga mean?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Given that FROST A covering of small ice crystals that forms on or near the ground when temperatures approach or drop below 32. Does it follow that The ice crystals that form on the ground are called frost. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Does knowing that "Members of both houses serve for 4 years." imply that I know the answer to "How long do members of both houses of the Swiss Parliament serve?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Given that They may also cause dilated cardiomyopathy by viral persistence or secondary immunopathogenesis due to antigenic or molecular mimicry. Does it follow that Autoimmunity can develop with time, and its causes may be rooted in this molecular mimicry. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? McKnight 's lawyers say there is no proof her cocaine use caused the child 's death . McKnight 's lawyers said she had no intention of harming the child .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
0
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? His dissent was joined by Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justice Clarence Thomas . Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist and Justices Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas dissented .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
1
Given that There are two policemen walking down a semi-crowded street with batons along side a man wearing a blue and white plaid shirt. Does it follow that The shirt is black. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
2
Given that Metanauplius is an early larval stage of some crustaceans such as krill. Does it follow that Crustaceans go through different larval stages. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
1
Are the following two sentences "equivalent" or "not equivalent"? The singer has been on a ventilator since the crash at his Buckinghamshire estate last night , but his condition was described as “ stable ” and “ comfortable ” . The singer has been on a ventilator since the crash at his Buckinghamshire estate on Monday , with his condition last night described as “ stable and comfortable ” .
[ "not equivalent", "equivalent" ]
1
Given that A person chopping wood in the winter. Does it follow that It is cold outside. Yes, no, or maybe?
[ "Yes", "Maybe", "No" ]
0
Does knowing that "The symbols D and T (instead of 2H and 3H) are sometimes used for deuterium and tritium, but the corresponding symbol for protium, P, is already in use for phosphorus and thus is not available for protium." imply that I know the answer to "What does the symbol P represent?"
[ "yes", "no" ]
0
Given that If the factor is an independent variable, a slider will appear that will allow you to change the value of the factor. Does it follow that The values of independent variables are controlled by the experimenter over the course of an experiment. yes or no
[ "yes", "no" ]
1