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The Outing

"The Outing" is the 57th episode of the sitcom Seinfeld. First aired on February 11, 1993 on NBC, it is the 17th episode of the fourth season. In this episode, a journalism student reports on Jerry and George's close companionship, which becomes understood as the two of them coming out. The line "... not that there's anything wrong with that"—as a reference to homosexuality—has become a popular catchphrase among fans.

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"The Outing" is the 57th episode of the sitcom Seinfeld. First aired on February 11, 1993 on NBC, it is the 17th episode of the fourth season. In this episode, a journalism student reports on Jerry and George's close companionship, which becomes understood as the two of them coming out. The line "... not that there's anything wrong with that"—as a reference to homosexuality—has become a popular catchphrase among fans.

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  1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
  2. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
  3. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

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