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Claim Text: I attempted (and failed, because of technical challenges) to test four stations at the Mount Washington Observatory, located on the summit of Mount Washington in New Hampshire — a locale notorious for having “the worst weather in the world.”
Simplified Text: Attempted testing of stations at Mount Washington Observatory failed due to technical issues.
Confidence Score: 0.900
Claim Maker: Author (Wirecutter staff writer)
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Created: December 6, 2025 at 12:28 AM (10 months ago)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025 at 12:28 AM (10 months ago)

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