86
/ 100
True
Greece and Rome
In ancient Greece and Rome, it was believed that basil could only grow when people were swearing and shouting during planting.
Infact verdict: True (86/100).
The claim that in ancient Greece and Rome, basil was believed to grow only when people were swearing and shouting during planting is supported by multiple sources. These sources indicate that this belief was part of the cultural practices surrounding basil, reflecting its perceived powerful nature. The evidence from Catrina's Garden and Food Reference corroborates this historical belief, suggesting it was a widely held notion in those times. Therefore, the claim is considered accurate based on the available historical evidence.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
86
True
History
In ancient Greece and Rome, it was believed that basil could only grow when people were swearing and shouting when planting it.
The claim is supported by multiple sources that describe the belief in ancient Greece and Rome that basil would grow best when planted with shouting and swearing. This is corroborated by sources such as Catrina's Garden and Food Reference, which discuss this cultural practice. The consistency across these sources provides a strong basis for the claim's accuracy.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
80
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
70
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
70
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
70
Weighted Total
86
Evidence Summary
3 web sources corroborate the historical belief.
