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Annie Jump Cannon
This astronomer threw off all the social conventions of her day to pursue her one true calling: the stars.
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A reader asked for examples of historical disabled badasses. I give them an earful.
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This goat-riding, spoon-wielding princess fought trolls to save her sister.
Matilda of Tuscany
Fiery defender of the pope who made kings kneel before her.
Jigonhsaseh
This Native American clan mother brought together 5 tribes under the Haudenosaunee Confederacy - and helped make the document that inspired the United States Constitution.
Isabel Godin des Odonais
To reunite with her husband, she went on a months-long trek through the jungle -- and was the only survivor.
Ani Pachen
When China invaded her native land, this would-be monk put down her pacifist dreams and took up arms.
Luisa Capetillo
In 1915, this rowdy Puerto Rican activist was arrested for wearing pants in public. It wouldn't be the last time she wore pants, or got arrested.
Neerja Bhanot
When terrorists hijacked her plane, she gave her life to save it, becoming the youngest recipient of India's highest honor.
Rebecca Lukens
First her father died. Then her sons. Then her husband. Pregnant, saddled with debt, a failing company, and an overbearing mother, Rebecca Lukens rolled up her sleeves and showed the world what she was made of: iron.