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Kitty O’Neil

April 28, 2015 in Ask Jason

A few disabled badasses

A reader asked for examples of historical disabled badasses. I give them an earful.
March 20, 2015 in Modern Worthies

Kitty O’Neil

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This strong-willed stuntwoman barreled through measles, mumps, smallpox, meningitis, deafness, and cancer to become the fastest woman alive.

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