Daily True or False
June 24, 2026

Many hammerhead species, especially scalloped hammerheads, form large schools during the day. They are among the few sharks that exhibit social schooling behavior.

The telescope was invented around 1608 by Hans Lippershey, a Dutch eyeglass maker. Leonardo da Vinci died in 1519, long before. He did design lens-grinding tools, however.

Double exposure predates Man Ray by decades; it was discovered accidentally in the early days of photography. Man Ray is known for rayographs and solarization, not for inventing double exposure.

President Gerald Ford awarded Norman Rockwell the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1977, recognizing his contributions to American art and culture.

Hiroshige was incredibly prolific, with estimates of his total print output ranging from 5,000 to over 10,000, including multiple famous series.

While short-grain rice like Bomba is traditional for paella, it is not an absolute rule; some variations use medium-grain or even long-grain rice, though less ideal. The 'always/never' claim is too strict.

Species like the southern two-striped walkingstick produce a chemical spray containing acetic acid, which gives it a vinegar-like odor. It deters predators but is harmless to humans.

This dramatic self-portrait shows Courbet with a frantic expression and tear-streaked face, reflecting his emotional struggles at the time.

In 1529, Michelangelo was appointed to oversee the fortifications of Florence, which was under siege by Papal and Imperial forces.

Only New World tarantulas possess urticating hairs; Old World species lack them, relying on other defenses. Therefore, the blanket statement that all tarantulas have these hairs is incorrect.