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Claim Text: The mighty ship, immortalized in song by Gordon Lightfoot, sank 50 years ago on Lake Superior.
Simplified Text: A ship sank on Lake Superior 50 years ago and was immortalized in a song by Gordon Lightfoot.
Confidence Score: 0.900
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Created: December 5, 2025 at 11:35 PM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 5, 2025 at 11:35 PM (8 months ago)

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