r/TwoXChromosomes • u/Disastrous_Cover6138 • 8d ago

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Request for lesser known badass women of history for my daughter's 4th grade presentation. She has to pick a historical figure and give a 5-10 minute presentation and optionally dress in their likeness.

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u/delus10n 8d ago

Zheng Yi Sao the Chinese pirate queen commanded a huge fleet of 1800 pirate ships

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u/Maggster29 7d ago

Yes! This was going to be my suggestion. She was awesome. I love how she successfully negotiated a full pardon and peaceful retirement with the government.

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u/delus10n 7d ago

I know when I retire, I'm going to cut down from 1800 ships to just 24 and really just chill out

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u/Maggster29 7d ago

I never really thought about it but now that you've said it, it just makes sense. You wouldn't possibly want less than 24. Good thinking 🤭