Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"Aspen trees grow needle-like leaves."

Let me think out loud. Aspen trees are deciduous, not coniferous. So they don't grow needle-like leaves. The answer is no.

"Humidity plays a strong role in the creation of black holes."
Is the above claim true?
Options:
- yes
- no

Let me think out loud. Humidity does not occur in areas without an atmosphere, and cannot play a role in black hole formation. The answer is no.

Is the following statement true?
"The Jackson Pollock a fish originating in Jackson, Mississippi, swims twice the speed of the average fish."


Let me think out loud. Jackson Pollock is not a type of fish, but an American Painter. The answer is no.