Nellie Bly (1864-1922) was an American journalist who was famous for her investigative approach. She ended up going undercover in a mental institution and revealed the conditions the patients were kept in. Bly was also known for her record breaking trip around the world in 72 days. She was a pioneer in the field of investigative journalism and a role model for many.
By Anna Rikama
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Simone de Beauvoir (1908 - 1986) was a French writer, a political activist and a feminist, deeply connected to the existentialist movement. She's known...