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Mostly True Chicago

A statue in Chicago, titled 'Shit Fountain', acts as a monument to pet dogs and reminds owners to pick up after them.

The claims regarding the 'Shit Fountain' in Chicago are supported by evidence. This statue created by Jerzy S. Kenar serves as both art and a public reminder for dog owners to clean up after their pets. Various sources describe the statue, confirming its existence and purpose in Chicago as a commentary and reminder for residents.

April 24, 2026 Language: en 3 claims analyzed

Individual Claims

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Mostly True Art
There is a statue of a large poo in Chicago that acts as a monument to pet dogs.
The 'Shit Fountain' is confirmed to exist in Chicago, designed by artist Jerzy S. Kenar to address dog owners' negligence. Atlas Obscura and multiple web sources affirm the statue's location and purpose.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 80
Web Consensus Weight 50
Source Quality Score 75
Source Quality Weight 25
Llm Reasoning Score 70
Llm Reasoning Weight 25
Weighted Total 72
Evidence Summary Multiple web sources confirm the statue's existence and purpose.
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True Art
The statue in Chicago is engraved with the title 'Shit Fountain'.
The sculpture is known as 'Shit Fountain' and serves as art addressing a social issue, verified by several sources including Atlas Obscura.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 90
Web Consensus Weight 50
Source Quality Score 80
Source Quality Weight 25
Llm Reasoning Score 85
Llm Reasoning Weight 25
Weighted Total 80
Evidence Summary Sources confirm 'Shit Fountain' is the correct title for the statue.
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Mostly True Social
The statue serves as a reminder for dog owners to pick up after their pets.
Sources like 'CityDays' detail the statue's purpose as a social reminder to encourage dog owners to clean up.
Fact Check Score None
Fact Check Weight 0
Web Consensus Score 85
Web Consensus Weight 50
Source Quality Score 80
Source Quality Weight 25
Llm Reasoning Score 75
Llm Reasoning Weight 25
Weighted Total 76
Evidence Summary Web sources agree on the statue's intended message for dog owners.

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