Daily True or False
August 16, 2026

Caravaggio died in 1610 when Artemisia was 17; she was influenced by his style but never studied under him. Her teacher was her father, Orazio.

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

In parthenogenesis, females produce offspring from unfertilized eggs. Several stick insect species, like the Indian stick insect, reproduce this way, making males rare or absent.

No cycling race lasted that long. The longest cycling event in 1896 was the 100 km race, which took about 3.5 hours. The 12-hour myth likely stems from early endurance events.

This is a myth. While piranha may bite, attacks on humans are rare and typically involve only minor nips. They do not devour people quickly.

Hiroshige died in 1858, and the series was finished posthumously by his students and assistants, with the final prints published in 1859.

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.

John Singer Sargent studied at the École des Beaux-Arts under Carolus-Duran in Paris. He knew Monet but did not study under him; they were contemporaries and friends.

Qi Baishi was born on January 1, 1864, and died on September 16, 1957, making him 93 years old at death.

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.