Question: Can The Hobbit be read in its entirety in four minutes?
Answer: The Hobbit is a 95,356 word book by J.R.R. Tolkien. Speed reader Howard Stephen Berg could read at the speed of 25,000 words per minute. Speed reader Maria Teresa Calderon from the Philippines claimed to be able to read 80,000 words per minute with 100% comprehension.. The answer is: yes.
Did H.G. Wells' "War of the Worlds" include cosmic rays?
Rationale first then the answer.
The book "War of the Worlds" was published in 1898. Cosmic rays were not discovered until 1912.. The answer is: no.
QUESTION: Are there multiple American government holidays during winter?
Please give rationale first, then the answer.
ANSWER: Winter runs from about December 20 to about March 20. Government holidays include Christmas, New Year, King Day, and President's Day. Christmas is always December 25, New Year is always January 1, King Day is a Monday in the middle of January, and President's Day is a Monday in late February.. The answer is: yes.
Question: Was Elmo an original muppet character on Sesame Street?
Answer: Sesame Street started in 1969. Elmo first appeared on the show in 1980.. The answer is: no.
Are LinkedIn and LeafedIn related companies?
Rationale first then the answer.
LinkedIn successfully sued LeafedIn for their choice of name. LeafedIn changed their company name to LeafedOut.. The answer is: no.
Question: Was the MLB World Series held in Newcastle, New South Wales?
Answer:

Show your work and conclude with the exact phrasing "Therefore, the final answer is [answer]." where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.
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The MLB World Series is held annually in a stadium belonging to one of its teams. MLB teams are located in the United States and Canada. New South Wales is a state in Australia.. The answer is: no.