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Nellie Bly was a pioneering American journalist in the late 19th century known for her investigative reporting. 🕵️♀️ She famously feigned insanity to report from within an asylum, exposing its horrific conditions. Bly also traveled around the world in 72 days, beating the fictional record in Jules Verne's novel. Her work was characterized by a sense of adventure and a commitment to social justice. Think of her as a real-life superhero armed with a pen and notepad. She's like the OG undercover boss!