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Amelia Earhart? Try Jerrie Mock: The first woman to successfully fly around the world She wanted to see the world in her Cessna 180. That she would be the first woman to do it was just an added bonus.
The cold wind bit hard against Jerrie’s skin as she pulled on her life-vest. The plane was packed, the engine checked, and her provisions were in place. One thing Geraldine Mock wasn’t prepared for was the shouting crowds that came with their flashing cameras and invasive microphones, poking and prodding her with questions she didn’t know how to answer. She didn’t anticipate so many people on the runway to see her off, from the press to total strangers. Mock only had one goal in mind that cold morning on March 19, 1964. Geraldine “Jerrie” Mock wanted to see the world in her Cessna 180. The fact that she would be…
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Marie Antoinette’s “let them eat cake” is a misogynist lie The accusation had been thrown around to tar rulers as heartless since before Marie Antoinette was even born.
Late in her rule, Marie Antoinette certainly wasn’t a popular monarch. In fact, most everyone hated her, all over a silly, unforgettable phrase. Well, it turns out that her seemingly justifiable execution wasn’t all that sweet…because she probably didn’t say something so snide after all. That went downhill quickly Marie Antoinette had a pretty crummy reputation near the end, but she certainly lived a sweet early life. The former queen rose to idol-status in her early teens, and people were willing to be crushed in crowds to get a glimpse of her. Epic, right? She also inspired countless artwork, fashion, and even had a fairytale village constructed for her. So…
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Black teeth and dilated pupils: 15 extreme beauty trends of the past Hold off on fluffing those brushes — these are beauty trends you may not want to blend with.
Contour makeup, fierce eyeliner, and a bold lip will make you look like a star — these principles are the foundations (pun intended) of current cosmetic beauty. The people of yesteryear had their own beauty trends, and by our standards they are often more than questionable. Let’s rewind time and marvel at the lengths people will go to to reach the beauty standards of their day. The unibrow Before shaving, going au naturale was a societal norm for women. There was no shame in having underarm, leg, or facial hair until the rise of commercial cosmetics, which put an end to the appeal of any kind of follicle that wasn’t…
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How Georgia O’Keeffe became the mother of American modernism You've probably seen at least one of her paintings, which usually feature big flowers, skyscrapers, Southeastern landscapes, and/or animal skulls.
If you’re even the most casual of art lovers, then the odds are that you’ve heard of Georgia O’Keeffe. Even if you haven’t, you’ve probably seen at least one of her paintings, which usually feature big flowers, skyscrapers, Southeastern landscapes, and/or animal skulls. If you’re still absolutely clueless as to who Georgia O’Keeffe is, then be sure to leave your high school art teacher an incredibly nasty Yelp review. But first, keep on reading because we’re about to delve into the life of one of the 20th century’s most influential American artists, who many still call the “mother of American modernism.” The early days Although her love affair with the…
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35 ways to be healthier this year The best strategies for erasing stress, shedding pounds, improving memory and more—no matter how little time you have.
Do these right now Tackle these to-do items just once this year to boost your wellness and health. Clock your sunblock. It’s good for up to three years, but look at expiration dates and restock if necessary, says dermatologist Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, M.D., a clinical instructor at the University of California, San Francisco. If you’re using sunblock properly, you should need a new bottle every year. Create a reading list. Jot down the books you’d like to finish in the next 12 months—from guilty pleasures to classics—then borrow, buy or download them. Tearing into a page-turner is good for your brain. People who regularly read fiction are more empathetic than those…
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12 genius ways to incorporate miso into your regular diet Miso is a superfood packed with vitamins, minerals, enzymes and probiotics. Here's how to add it to your diet.
If you still think miso is just for miso soup, think again. This versatile food naturally lends itself to many different dishes. Miso is a fermented food, usually made from fermenting soybeans, although I’ve also found rice and chickpea miso as well. It is a staple food in the traditional Japanese diet. Research in the International Journal of Oncology found that regular miso consumption can help fight lung cancer. Other research suggests it may also help fight breast, colon and liver cancer. Other research found that when eaten as part of a regular diet, miso can help reduce the damaging effects of radiation. Packed with vitamins, minerals, enzymes and probiotics, miso is a delicious…
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The Relationship Fade is the best non-breakup breakup ever There's a way to break up with someone without ever really discussing it. Here's the scoop—and techniques.
Whether you’re the one who ended the relationship or the one who had to endure the whole “It’s-not-you-it’s-me/let’s-just-be-friends” thing, breakups are tough. Even breakups that are conducted in the most dignified way possible — as in, no tires have been slashed and no stuffed animals heads have been torn off and mailed to the other party — can seriously sting. Who wants to keep rehashing the awkward-at-best breakup conversation? Who wants to see the look of pity on your exes face, or, worse, have to feign one for the person you just dumped? If you hate confrontation of this sort, there’s a new relationship ending technique in town that you…
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How to date someone from the Midwest I suddenly became “the girl from New Jersey” to a tightly-knit, rural community that doesn't even have drag queen story hour.
Last August, I relocated to a small town outside of Lincoln, Nebraska for my first post-college job: a reporter at a small-town community newspaper. I moved my entire life nearly 1,800 miles away from my hometown on the Jersey Shore. In college, I was only a two-hour train commute from Manhattan. Until last summer, I was surrounded by overpopulated suburbs and metropolitan neighborhoods. My new home had a population less than 2,000 and was considered one of Nebraska’s “most rapidly growing small towns,” whatever that meant. After spending my last semester abroad in South India, I was in store for some unanticipated culture shock in my own native country. I…
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January 23, 1849: Elizabeth Blackwell becomes the first American woman to receive a medical degree In the late 2010s, there were more than 340,000 female doctors actively working in the U.S. They can thank Elizabeth for that.
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A history of the women’s power suit We size up the power suits—from classic to cutting edge—that have advanced us through the decades.
The woman’s power suit isn’t easy to define. What was once characterized by big shoulders and a boxy torso has evolved, so its essential quality is the ability to make a woman feel her most confident. Here, we size up the power suits—from classic to cutting edge—that have advanced us through the decades. Looking Dapper Call it a coup. In the 1920s, women threw out restrictive corsets to adopt a sporty dress code that reflected a new mobility. Coco Chanel designed jersey slacks and skirt suits that revolutionized fashion, while Hollywood legend Marlene Dietrich helped popularize the menswear-inspired style. Kate the Great In 1942’s Woman of the Year, Kate Hepburn—as…
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