Rule reminder
A FACT (fatto) is verifiable through objective data or evidence — it can be confirmed or refuted empirically. An OPINION (opinione) is a personal or shared belief not directly verifiable. A VALUE JUDGEMENT (giudizio di valore) expresses approval or disapproval based on moral, aesthetic, or ideological criteria. Identifying these distinctions is essential for evaluating the strength of an argument.
Which of these is a VERIFIABLE FACT that can legitimately be cited as evidence?