Citation Notes
Citation Readiness
Ready
Claim ID
85
Claim Status
Supported
Claim Text
A documented 1827 reference to Tom and Jerry predates Jerry Thomas's later claim to have invented the drink.
Claim Type
Factual
Confidence
Moderate
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Evidence Strength
Strong
Fact Check Notes
Fact Check Status
In Review
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Originating Working Notes
Qualifications
Earlier documentation disproves Thomas's priority claim; it does not identify the actual inventor or exact first formula.
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