Peter Lynn Kite-maker

Lynn engineered by far the largest kite ever built, and successfully flew it.

From This is True for 19 April 2026

Pockets Warhol Painter

An artist, Pockets’ paintings helped raise money for a Canadian primate sanctuary.

From This is True for 8 March 2026

Paul Brainerd Desktop publisher

Brainerd was in the right place in the right time to create an industry, which he himself named.

From This is True for 14 February 2026

William Foege Epidemiologist

Mass vaccinations didn’t work to stop smallpox. Foege came up with the idea that did work.

From This is True for 1 February 2026