QUESTION: Would Saddam Hussein hypothetically choose Saladin as ally over Idris I?
Please give rationale first, then the answer.
ANSWER: Saddam Hussein, President of Iraq, was a Sunni Muslim that brutalized many Shiite Muslims. Saladin was the first Sultan of Egypt and was a Sunni Muslim. Idris I was called the founder of Morocco and was a Shiite Muslim.. The answer is: yes.


Question: Does a person suffering from Thalassophobia enjoy oceanography?
Answer: Thalassophobia is a deep and persistent fear of the sea. Oceanography is the study of bodies of water. Oceanographers frequently observe and interact with bodies of water such as lakes, seas, and oceans.. The answer is: no.


Could the endowment of Johns Hopkins University pay off the MBTA debt?
Rationale first then the answer.
Johns Hopkins University had an endowment of $6.28 billion in 2019. The MBTA is in debt for approximately $9 billion.. The answer is: no.


QUESTION: Are there enough people in the Balkans to match the population of Japan?
Please give rationale first, then the answer.
ANSWER: There are approximately 55 million people in the Balkans. There are more than 125 million people in Japan.. The answer is: no.


Question: Are a dozen pickles good for easing hypertension?
Answer: Hypertension is high blood pressure that can come from a number of factors including excess salt. Pickles are food that are high in sodium, or salt.. The answer is: no.


Is menthol associated with Christmas?
Rationale first then the answer.
Menthol is the chemical in mint products that give mint its characteristic cool and tangy taste. Peppermint is a popular candy flavor during Christmas season.. The answer is: yes.