Daily True or False
July 26, 2026

Published in 1934, 'Une Semaine de Bonté' contains 182 collages made from 19th-century engravings, a landmark of Surrealist book art.

Most tarantula venom is mild, comparable to a bee sting, and no species has caused a confirmed human fatality. Exceptions exist but are rare.

Most piranha species live 5 to 10 years in the wild, with some reaching about 15 years in captivity. Lifespans of 50 years are not documented.

Paul Cézanne was largely misunderstood and his work was rejected by the public and critics; fame and success came only after his death in 1906.

Jordan was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 1988 MLB Draft, but it was in the 22nd round (506th overall), not the first round.

Courbet was largely self-taught and studied under other minor artists; he never trained with Delacroix and openly criticized Romanticism.

Courbet was offered the Legion of Honour in 1870 but declined it, famously stating he wanted to remain free and independent of any government ties.

In 1919, Max Ernst, along with Johannes Baargeld and Hans Arp, established the Cologne Dada group and organized provocative exhibitions.

Magritte worked as a wallpaper designer and advertising poster artist before gaining fame as a surrealist painter.

After returning from his first retirement, Jordan lost to the Orlando Magic in the 1995 Eastern Conference semifinals. He later won three more titles.