Same Difference

Article summary

Same Difference were an English bubblegum pop duo from Portsmouth, England, made up of siblings Sean and Sarah Smith. They came to prominence in 2007 when they were the last contestant eliminated in the fourth series of the ITV talent show, The X Factor. Their music was targeted mostly at children who are 13 and under. Their debut single, "We R One", was released on 24 November 2008, and their debut album, Pop, followed on 1 December 2008. In November 2009, it was announced that Same Difference had signed a new record deal with PopLife Records, and their second album was released on 7 February 2011. On 24 December 2014, Same Difference broke the news that they had disbanded but were still considering as to whether to release their third and final album, Superheroes. London Records stated it was fun working with them and that they were disappointed they could not share more musical memories together. In 2020 Same Difference reunited for a one-off charity single with all proceeds going towards the COVID-19 Urgent Appeal. The single "One Life, One Love" was released through SP Music on 3 August and featured the students of SD Studios.

Key claims

1. date of birth: 1985-09-24 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. release date: 2008-11-24 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. release date: 2011-02-07 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
4. release date: 2008-11-24 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
5. release date: 2008-12-01 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
6. release date: 2006 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
7. release date: 2010-08-29 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
8. release date: 2011-02-07 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
9. release date: 2019 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
10. release date: 2020 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
11. release date: 2021 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
12. release date: 2022 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the date of birth is "1985-09-24". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the release date is "2008-11-24". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the release date is "2011-02-07". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. The record states that the release date is "2008-11-24". What evidence would count against this claim?
6. The record states that the release date is "2008-12-01". What evidence would count against this claim?
7. The record states that the release date is "2006". What evidence would count against this claim?
8. The record states that the release date is "2010-08-29". What evidence would count against this claim?
9. The record states that the release date is "2011-02-07". What evidence would count against this claim?
10. The record states that the release date is "2019". What evidence would count against this claim?
11. The record states that the release date is "2020". What evidence would count against this claim?
12. The record states that the release date is "2021". What evidence would count against this claim?
13. The record states that the release date is "2022". What evidence would count against this claim?
14. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
15. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1371405881