Question:
Barack Obama made history on 4 November 2008 when he defeated Republican rival John McCain to become the first black president of the United States. He had already broken new ground in his White House campaign, as the first black candidate to become the presidential choice of either major US party. To many people, Mr Obama seemed to come from nowhere. Although he had served in the Illinois state senate for eight years, it was only in 2004 that he shot to national prominence, with a speech that stirred the Democratic National Convention.
Is this true?
Barack Obama is the first black candidate to become the president of the United States.
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Answer:
yes


Question:
Definitely do not lift the ban on ivory, it will drive the species to near extinction again. Elephant numbers should be controlled but what has ivory got to do with it? It is a barbaric trade and should be banned permanently.
Is this true?
The ban on ivory trade has been effective in protecting the elephant from extinction.
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Answer:
yes


Question:
Durham is the 'City of Medicine' and home of Duke University and North Carolina Central.
Is this true?
Duke University is in Durham.
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yes