Would Columbus have discovered Durian trees during his 1492 expedition?
Rationale first then the answer.
Columbus ended up in the Americas. Durian only exists in Southeast Asia.. The answer is: no.
QUESTION: Does the United States Department of Education oversee services benefiting undocumented migrants? 
Please give rationale first, then the answer.
ANSWER: The United States Department of Education oversees public education across the United States. Public education is a service. Public education services are given to students of migrant families that may be undocumented.. The answer is: yes.
Question: Do Sweet Potatoes prevent other plants from growing in their place?
Answer: When sweet potato plants decompose, they release a chemical that prevents germination in their soil. Farmers will work to ensure that all parts of a sweet potato plant are out of the field before trying to grow in it again.. The answer is: yes.
Would Arnold Schwarzenegger be unable to run for President of the US?
Rationale first then the answer.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was born in Austria. One requirement of running for the US Presidency is to have been born in the USA.. The answer is: yes.
QUESTION: Do you need lactobacillus to make pickles?
Please give rationale first, then the answer.
ANSWER: Lactobacillus is used in the production of fermented-style pickles. "Quick" pickles are made with a mixture of brine and vinegar.. The answer is: no.
QUESTION: Would Nancy Pelosi have hypothetically been on same side as Gerald Ford?
Please give rationale first, then the answer.
ANSWER:

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Gerald Ford was a Republican and was president from 1974-1977. Nancy Pelosi is the Democratic Speaker of the House. Domestically, Ford was consistently conservative, and led the fight against Johnson's Great Society. Programs of the Great Society included Medicare, and Medicaid. Nancy Pelosi has consistently voted for Medicare and Medicaid.. The answer is: no.