75
Mostly True
Montana United States
The text discusses a record snowflake thought to have fallen in Fort Keogh, Montana, in 1887, measuring 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick.
The claims regarding the largest snowflake on record all point to a historical event in 1887 at Fort Keogh, Montana. According to multiple sources, including the Guinness World Records, a snowflake measuring 15 inches in width and 8 inches in thickness was reported. While the record is recognized by Guinness, the lack of photographic evidence leads to some skepticism. Despite this, the consistency across various sources, including reputable ones, supports the claim's historical recording. Thus, the claims are largely verified by available historical records.
Individual Claims
78
Mostly True
Nature
The largest snowflake on record was 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick.
Guinness World Records recognizes a snowflake 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick recorded at Fort Keogh, Montana, in 1887. Despite doubts due to no photographic evidence, multiple sources corroborate this.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
70
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
60
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
78
Evidence Summary
Multiple web sources confirm, citing Guinness World Records.
78
Mostly True
Nature
The largest snowflake was reported in Fort Keogh, Montana in the United States.
The claim about the snowflake falling in Fort Keogh, Montana, is widely supported by evidence and recognized by Guinness World Records. Multiple reports confirm its occurrence in 1887.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
70
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
60
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
78
Evidence Summary
Guinness World Records recognizes the record; widely reported.
70
Mostly True
Nature
The snowflake reportedly fell in 1887.
The year 1887 is consistently reported across multiple reputable sources as the year of the record snowflake. Guinness World Records supports this date.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
85
Web Consensus Weight
50
Source Quality Score
60
Source Quality Weight
25
Llm Reasoning Score
50
Llm Reasoning Weight
25
Weighted Total
70
Evidence Summary
Multiple sources confirm 1887 as the year, supported by Guinness.
