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Abducted from her tribe, this Maori woman managed to save her kinsmen and stop a war - by straddling a roof and cramming the house underneath.
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The first Japanese woman to go to college didn't have a choice. But the experience changed her - and she changed Japan in return.
Corn Maiden
This mythical Native American woman saved her loved ones from starvation with delicious magical leprosy - a fact that led to, shall we say, complications.
Laskarina Bouboulina
Born in a prison cell, this revolutionary financed and led a large chunk of Greece's navy to victory in their fight for independence.
Neerja Bhanot
When terrorists hijacked her plane, she gave her life to save it, becoming the youngest recipient of India's highest honor.
Bella Abzug
Loud, proud, uncompromising: this bold politician helped bring about Title IX, the Freedom of Information Act, and the Equal Rights Amendment - as well as much more.
Timoclea
When a soldier raped her, this woman tossed him in a well and threw rocks at him until he died.
Marsha P. Johnson
This cheery godmother of trans civil rights masked a dark past of abuse.
Elizabeth Bisland
Rose from poverty to become a respected journalist who raced Nellie Bly around the world.
The Mirabal Sisters
When a cruel dictator ruined this Dominican Republic family, these sisters gave their lives to end his.