Daily True or False
September 6, 2026

Norman Rockwell was born on February 3, 1894, in New York City, New York, not in Paris.

On June 3, 1968, Valerie Solanas shot Warhol in The Factory. He suffered serious injuries but survived the assassination attempt.

Van Gogh created 'The Starry Night' in June 1889 while staying at the Saint-Paul-de-Mausole asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, where he sought treatment for his mental health.

Saskia, Rembrandt's wife, died in 1642, the same year he completed "The Night Watch". She was the subject of many of his portraits.

John Singer Sargent was born in 1856 in Florence, Italy. His parents were American expatriates, and he spent much of his childhood traveling in Europe.

Marcel Duchamp was a separate artist and close friend of Man Ray. Man Ray's real name was Emmanuel Radnitzky.

Hiroshige was born in Edo (now Tokyo), not Kyoto. He spent most of his life there and is strongly associated with the city.

Pissarro died on November 13, 1903, in Paris. He lived 73 years, producing art until his final months.

The Calder Memorial Trophy is named after Frank Calder, the NHL's first president, not the sculptor Alexander Calder.

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.