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How much do you really know about Elvis Presley? Below are 16 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

Elvis Presley served in the United States Navy.

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Elvis Presley served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1960, not the Navy. He was drafted and stationed in Germany.

2.

Elvis Presley served in the U.S. Army as a regular soldier, not a special entertainer.

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Elvis rejected offers to join Special Services as an entertainer. He served as a standard tank crewman in Germany from 1958 to 1960, earning respect for his humility.

3.

Elvis Presley was married to Priscilla for 20 years.

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Elvis Presley and Priscilla were married from 1967 to 1973, a total of six years. They divorced amicably.

4.

Elvis Presley never performed a concert outside the United States.

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Despite global fame, Elvis only performed in the US and Canada (a few shows). His manager refused international tours, fearing security and tax issues.

5.

Elvis Presley earned a black belt in karate and had his own private martial arts studio at Graceland.

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Elvis achieved a 7th-degree black belt in Kenpo karate and built a dojo at his Memphis mansion, where he trained and taught select students. He often incorporated karate moves into his stage shows.

6.

Elvis Presley's twin brother, Jesse Garon, died shortly after their birth and was buried in an unmarked grave.

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Elvis did have a stillborn twin named Jesse Garon, but he was buried in a marked grave in Tupelo. Elvis often visited and said the loss shaped him.

7.

Elvis Presley's iconic black leather suit in the '68 Comeback Special was his own idea.

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Elvis insisted on the black leather look to show he was returning to his rock roots, rejecting flashier costume suggestions from his manager, Colonel Parker.

8.

Elvis Presley earned a black belt in karate.

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Elvis Presley studied karate under Master Kang Rhee and was awarded a black belt in 1964. He also opened his own dojo.

9.

Elvis Presley died while performing on stage.

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Elvis Presley died at his home, Graceland, on August 16, 1977. The myth of a stage death likely stems from his energetic performances.

10.

Elvis Presley was a licensed pilot.

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Elvis Presley obtained his private pilot's license in 1964 and owned multiple aircraft, including a Convair 880 jet.

11.

Elvis Presley played the guitar left-handed.

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Elvis Presley played the guitar right-handed. He was naturally right-handed and never played left-handed, though some photos show reversed images.

12.

Elvis Presley never performed a concert outside of North America.

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Elvis Presley performed only in the United States, Canada, and Hawaii. He never toured Europe, Asia, or Australia despite offers.

13.

Elvis Presley was a natural blonde and dyed his hair black throughout his career.

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Elvis was actually a natural brunette. He used black shoe polish and later dark dye to achieve his signature look, but he was never blonde.

14.

Elvis Presley was a huge fan of Monty Python and once invited them to perform at Graceland.

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Elvis was known to enjoy slapstick and comedy, but there is no credible record of him being a Monty Python fan or inviting them to Graceland. This is a persistent internet rumor.

15.

Elvis Presley's first recording was 'That's All Right' at Sun Records in 1954.

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'That's All Right' was his first commercial single, but his very first recording was a private acetate of 'My Happiness' in 1953, made as a gift for his mother.

16.

Elvis Presley had a twin brother who died at birth.

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Elvis Presley's twin brother, Jesse Garon Presley, was stillborn on January 8, 1935. This is a well-documented fact in his biography.

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