The Chicago Rat Hole Was Not Made by a Rat
The Chicago Rat Hole Was Not Made by a Rat
A statistical analysis of an infamous indentation in a sidewalk suggested a 99 percent likelihood that another rodent made the mark.
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Truth Analysis
Analysis Summary:
The article's central claim that the 'rat hole' was likely made by another rodent is plausible but relies on a statistical analysis not fully detailed in the snippet. While the article itself is not available, the provided sources offer some context, but do not directly verify the statistical analysis. The bias is minimal, presenting the information in a relatively objective manner.
Detailed Analysis:
- Claim: The Chicago Rat Hole was not made by a rat.
- Verification Source #1: A Reddit user expresses annoyance that the 'rat hole' was not made by a rat.
- Verification Source #2: Wikipedia describes the Chicago rat hole as a hole shaped like a rat.
- Verification Source #4: A Facebook post mentions locals claiming it was made by a rat.
- Assessment: The claim is supported by the article snippet and some sources suggest it was not made by a rat, while others suggest it was. The claim is mixed.
- Claim: A statistical analysis suggests a 99 percent likelihood that another rodent made the mark.
- Assessment: This claim is unverified by the provided sources. The snippet mentions a statistical analysis, but the details of the analysis are not available in the provided sources.
Supporting Evidence/Contradictions:
- The article snippet states: 'A statistical analysis of an infamous indentation in a sidewalk suggested a 99 percent likelihood that another rodent made the mark.'