86
/ 100
True
Earth
Coast Redwoods are the tallest living plants, with the tallest known tree, Hyperion, reaching 380 feet, taller than a 35-story skyscraper.
Infact verdict: True (86/100).
The claims regarding Coast Redwoods and Hyperion are well-supported by reliable sources. Coast Redwoods are indeed the tallest living plants, with Hyperion being the tallest known tree at approximately 380 feet. This height makes it taller than a 35-story skyscraper and the Statue of Liberty. The evidence from sources like Wikipedia and Guinness World Records confirms these facts, providing high confidence in their accuracy.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
94
True
Science
The tallest living plants on Earth are Coast Redwoods (Sequoia sempervirens).
Multiple high-quality sources, including Wikipedia and forestry research, confirm that Coast Redwoods are the tallest living plants on Earth.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
95
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
90
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
90
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
90
Weighted Total
94
Evidence Summary
3 web sources confirm Coast Redwoods are the tallest living plants.
56
Mixed
Science
Coast Redwoods grow so high they touch low-lying clouds.
While Coast Redwoods grow very tall and can absorb moisture from fog, there is no direct evidence that they touch clouds. The claim is plausible but lacks specific corroboration.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
60
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
50
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
60
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
60
Weighted Total
56
Evidence Summary
1 source discusses redwoods' height and fog absorption, but not touching clouds.
94
True
Science
The tallest known tree is nicknamed Hyperion.
Reliable sources like Guinness World Records and Wikipedia confirm that Hyperion is the tallest known tree.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
95
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
90
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
90
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
90
Weighted Total
94
Evidence Summary
2 high-quality sources confirm Hyperion is the tallest known tree.
92
True
Science
Hyperion stands at 380 feet (116 meters) tall.
Multiple sources, including Futurism and Facebook, confirm Hyperion's height as approximately 380 feet.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
85
Weighted Total
92
Evidence Summary
3 sources confirm Hyperion's height as 380 feet.
92
True
Science
Hyperion is taller than a 35-story skyscraper or the Statue of Liberty.
Sources confirm Hyperion's height is greater than the Statue of Liberty and comparable to a 35-story building.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
90
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
85
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
85
Weighted Total
92
Evidence Summary
2 sources confirm Hyperion is taller than the Statue of Liberty and comparable to a 35-story building.
