Fact or opinion
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Not SyncedIs it a fact, or is it an opinion?
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Not Synced99% of people cannot lick ther elbow.
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Not SyncedThis is a fact that can be observed.
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Not SyncedNintendo was started in 1889.
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Not SyncedThis is a fact because it can be verifed
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- Title:
- Fact or opinion
- Description:
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How to tell fact from opinion.
- Video Language:
- English
- Team:
- Amplifying Voices
- Project:
- CIVIX
- Duration:
- 04:54
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