92
/ 100
True
The lacrimal punctum is a small hole in the eyelids that drains tears to the nose, causing a runny nose after crying.
Infact verdict: True (92/100).
The claims about the lacrimal punctum are supported by reliable sources. The first claim, regarding the anatomical function of the lacrimal punctum, is well-documented and supported by high-quality sources. The second claim, explaining the physiological response of a runny nose after crying, is also corroborated by multiple sources, though some are of medium reliability. Overall, the evidence strongly supports the factual nature of these claims.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
95
True
Health
The lacrimal punctum is a small hole in your eyelids that drains your tears to your nose.
The claim is supported by high-quality sources such as Wikipedia and All About Vision, which confirm that the lacrimal punctum is a small opening in the eyelids that drains tears into the nose. This is a well-established anatomical fact.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
95
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
95
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
90
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
90
Weighted Total
95
Evidence Summary
3 high-quality web sources confirm the anatomical function of the lacrimal punctum.
89
True
Health
The lacrimal punctum is the reason why you get a runny nose after crying.
Multiple sources, including high-reliability ones, confirm that the lacrimal punctum drains tears into the nose, causing a runny nose after crying. This explanation is widely accepted and supported by the evidence.
Fact Check Score
None
Fact Check Weight
0
Web Consensus Score
80
Web Consensus Weight
40
Source Quality Score
75
Source Quality Weight
20
Llm Reasoning Score
85
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
85
Weighted Total
89
Evidence Summary
3 sources, including high-reliability ones, support the claim about the physiological response.
