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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.
January 23 was a Tuesday morning when, in 1849, a woman named Elizabeth Blackwell climbed up onto the platform of the Presbyterian church in Geneva, New York. The President of Geneva Medical College stood there, holding a diploma out to her. When she took it from him, Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman in U.S. history to get her medical degree. Doctor of medicine Elizabeth Blackwell had the highest grades in her class, but even getting her diploma wasn’t enough. Blackwell didn’t officially receive an MD until 1857 despite graduating years earlier. She didn’t let it stop her. Blackwell formed a private practice and worked for years as a doctor…
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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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4 strategies to maximize the success of your carpentry business Some easy ways to step up your carpentry game and take your business to the next level.
Do you have a carpentry business and want to take it to the next level? There are some easy ways you can step up your game and encourage more customers to use your services. From building a following on social media to adjusting your SEO strategy, here are some tips to help you maximize the success of your carpentry business today. Create a presence on social media If you have had your carpentry business for a while, hopefully you already have a website. But you should not stop there if you want to gather new customers and share your projects. In addition to your website, you should also build a…
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How to sunbathe safely, according to a dermatologist You're going to bask in the glorious, bright, beaming ball of fire that wants to kill you any way, so read this.
Now that summer is finally here, pretty much all we want to do is bask in the warm goodness of the sun. The glorious, bright, shining, beaming ball of fire that we adore so, that happens to be so, so bad for our skin. Is it possible to stay healthy in the sun? Sure it is. Does it require more work than you’d like to admit? Probably. The Cut had a chat with Dr. Heidi Waldorf about suncare and you may be surprised at just how careful one has to be when in the sun. “If you are changing color, you’ve been in the sun too long without adequate protection,”…
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The horrifying truth about the life and death of Pocahontas Unfortunately, the familiar Disneyfied tales are about as true as your average tabloid headline.
It’s unlikely that you’ve made it this far in life without hearing all sorts of flowery tales about a young BIPOC girl named Pocahontas and her love affair with the dashing Englishman John Smith. Unfortunately, such tales are about as true as your average tabloid headline. Here you’ll find the real story of Pocahontas and, be forewarned, it ain’t for the faint of heart. So if you’re a kid looking to turn in a book report that won’t leave your classmates in therapy for years to come, we recommend leaving now with your innocence intact. That said, if you dare to go where few history books have gone before, gird…
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How to host the perfect black tie event Class and sophistication that you can't get with other types of events — if you do it right.
If you want to host a truly stylish event that makes a big splash, then making it a black tie event is a great way to add a level of class and sophistication that you can’t get with other types of events. However, it’s important that you get a few things right if you want your event to be a hit. Does it need to be a black tie event? Black tie events are generally held to celebrate truly notable achievements or milestones. You might hold a black tie event as an important charity fundraiser, a milestone birthday celebration, an awards ceremony, or the celebration of a huge corporate success.…
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Bessie Coleman: America’s first Black female pilot never gave up her dream despite multiple crashes Fulfilling her dreams of flight sparked a revolution and paved the way for future generations to pursue their own ambitions.
Bessie Coleman was born in Atlanta, Texas in 1892, the child of illiterate sharecroppers. Though her childhood was spent working the cotton fields with her parents, she constantly yearned for more. Years later she would become the first civilian licensed African-American pilot in the world, and practically invented the idea that women could fly — making her one of the top aviation industry inventors in the world. For several years, she toured the country dazzling crowds with her barnstorming and parachute jumping. Fulfilling her dreams of flight sparked a revolution and paved the way for future generations to pursue their own ambitions — but her story, inspirational at first, ended…
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How wind damage can seriously mess up your home A look into the top windiest cities in the U.S., how to track where high winds will strike, and how much property damage huge windstorms can cause.
Wind might seem harmless enough on a nice day, but it can quickly escalate into a raging storm that destroys everything in its path. Windstorms can rip downspouts from the side of your house, tear off your whole roof, or even blow over thick trees over easily. The damage wind can cause to your home is not to be underestimated! In this piece, we’re going to take a look into the top windiest cities in the U.S., how to track where high winds will strike, and how much property damage huge windstorms can cause. The top windiest cities in the U.S. The top windiest city in the U.S. is Mount…
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Designing interiors for calm: Your quick guide for the new year We can't keep up if we don't place higher value on calmness and solitude. Here's how to make your home the epitome of tranquil in 2021.
If this year leaves us with any new wisdom, it’ll be about the value of calm and solitude in our often busy and hectic lives. In the past year, many millions of people have been able to pause and reflect on the injustices in the world or the issues in their lives, and approach them with a little more clarity than before. Many have been trapped at home, but have created safe, secure, and calming places to relax when things become too much. In this piece, we’re going to look at expanding those calm spaces to make your home the epitome of tranquil in 2021. Light and dark A home…
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Why is it ok to assume consent during fantasies? I can no longer enjoy erotic fantasy unless consent is very clearly dealt with, but I worry that others' imaginations are not as ethical.
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