Daily True or False
October 17, 2026

The Sistine Chapel ceiling frescoes were created by Michelangelo, not Leonardo da Vinci. Michelangelo painted them between 1508 and 1512. This is a common art history fact.

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

John Singer Sargent painted the series 'The Triumph of Religion' for the Boston Public Library between 1895 and 1919. This was one of his major non-portrait works.

In 1928, the Brâncuși v. United States decision ruled that 'Bird in Space' was a work of art, exempting it from customs duties and establishing an important precedent for modern art.

Several crocodile species, including the American crocodile and Nile crocodile, also tolerate saltwater. Saltwater crocodile is not unique in this ability.

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.

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.

The Default Dance (also called 'Hype') was inspired by a viral dance video from Scottish YouTuber 'TheGunRun'.

This surrealist photograph features a woman's back with f-holes drawn on it, referencing the painter Ingres. Man Ray made it in 1924.

Traditional sushi rolls (maki) with nori on the outside originated in Japan centuries ago. The inside-out roll (uramaki), such as the California roll, was invented in Los Angeles in the 1970s.