Daily True or False
May 21, 2026

Joe Perry left in 1979, but was replaced by Jimmy Crespo, not Jimmy Page.

Some female tarantulas, such as the Mexican red knee, have lifespans exceeding 20 years in captivity, while males typically live only a few years.

Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo were rivals, not friends. They had a public feud, with Michelangelo mocking da Vinci's inability to finish works. No record of collaboration exists.

Piranha are naturally found in South American river systems, particularly the Amazon, Orinoco, and Paraná basins. They are not native to other continents.

The Charter of Liberties, issued by King Henry I in 1100, earlier restricted royal power, including protections for barons and the church. Thus, the Magna Carta was not the first such document.

According to Plutarch, Archimedes was so absorbed in a geometry problem that he ignored a Roman soldier's orders, leading to his death during the sack of Syracuse.

Over-kneading can toughen dough; many recipes require only 8-10 minutes. Some no-knead methods resting overnight work fine.

A stick insect species, Phryganistria chinensis, was discovered in China. It measured 24.5 inches (62.4 cm) long, making it the longest insect on record.

Piranha are strictly freshwater fish, inhabiting rivers and lakes in South America. They cannot survive in saltwater oceans.

Musk founded X.com in 1999. In 2000, it merged with Confinity, which had a money-transfer service. The merged entity was later renamed PayPal, and eBay acquired it in 2002.