91
/ 100
True
Horses can remember if you were smiling or frowning the last time they saw you.
Infact verdict: True (91/100).
The claim that horses can remember human facial expressions, such as smiling or frowning, is supported by research from the University of Portsmouth and the University of Sussex. The study indicates that horses respond differently to human facial expressions they have previously seen, suggesting they can form lasting memories based on these expressions. This is corroborated by multiple sources, including New Scientist, which adds credibility to the claim.
How is this score determined? →Individual claims
91
True
Science
Horses can remember if you were smiling or frowning the last time they saw you.
The claim is supported by a study conducted by Leanne Proops and colleagues, which found that horses can remember and react to human facial expressions they have seen before. This is corroborated by multiple reliable sources, including New Scientist.
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
80
Llm Reasoning Weight
40
Llm Reasoning Score Raw
80
Weighted Total
91
Evidence Summary
Research from University of Portsmouth and Sussex supports the claim; corroborated by New Scientist and other sources.
