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Infinite Women

@infinite-women.com
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Allison Tyra: Creator of a database of 10,000+ women's biographies, author of Uncredited: Women's Overlooked, Misattributed & Stolen Work and The View from the Hill (infinite-women.com/books), cat lady, AuDHD. She/her www.infinite-women.com

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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 02/10/2026
Behold! This glorious monstrosity of a cookie has Oreo worked into the dough, with mini M&Ms and Nutella filling. It's also approximately three servings per cookie. Piccolina is my favorite gelato in Melbourne, but this is a lot easier to take on the train. From Daniel's Donuts.
A cookie in a paper bag with several bites taken
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 11/09/2026
This is Bruce. It's short for in(b)rusive.
A white woman is laying down looking at the camera. A fluffy brown tabby lays atop her with a paw draped across her face, over her right eyebrow A white woman is laying down looking at the camera. A fluffy brown tabby lays atop her with a paw draped across her face like an extravagant Hercule Poirot mustachesThe fluffy face of a white and brown tabby cat atop a human
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 23/08/2026
Saw this and immediately thought of the Aeslin mice from @seananmcguire.bsky.social's InCryptid series: www.fantasticfiction.com/m/seanan-mcg..., incryptid.fandom.com/wiki/Aeslin_...
A mouse appears to be preaching atop a roof of a tiny structure as three others listen from below
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 12/08/2026
#OTD on 12 August 1990, fossil hunter Susan Hendrickson discovers three huge bones jutting out of a cliff near Faith, South Dakota. They turn out to be part of the largest-ever Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever discovered, a 65 million-year-old specimen dubbed Sue, after its discoverer.
A woman with blonde hair stands on a rock formation, with fossils embedded in the stone
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 10/08/2026
Born today: Australian naturalist, botanical artist, historian, author and teacher Rica Erickson was born 10 August 1908. With no formal scientific training, she wrote extensively on botany and birds, authoring or co-authoring 15 books, and editing 12.
A grayscale historical photo of three people (two women and a man) on a hillside with flowers
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 09/08/2026
#OTD South African women demonstrated on 9 August 1956 against pass laws, apartheid legislation that required black South Africans over age 16 to carry a pass book, known as a dompas, everywhere and at all times.
A grayscale photo of African women holding protest signs: "With passes we are slaves" and "Women do not want passes"
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 08/08/2026
#OTD during the Vespers Rebellion, Messinese heroines Dina and Clarenza defended their city from Angevin forces on 8 August 1282. When Italian-French Guelph troops tried to invade in the night, the two women were standing guard on the city wall. 1/2
Photo of two statues (apparently gold) of women ringing bells
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 08/08/2026
So apparently Melbourne has what I can only describe as a dinoverpass
A highway overpass with two giant three-toed dinosaur feet attached to the support columns
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 05/08/2026
#OTD Bertha Benz was the first person to drive an automobile over a long distance on 5 August 1888, rigorously field testing the patent Motorwagen, inventing brake pads and solving several practical issues during the journey of 65 miles (105 km).
1880s grayscale photo of a woman in an early automobile
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 03/08/2026
#OTD: the Treaty of Cambrai was made between Holy Roman Empire and the French on 3 August 1529. It was called the "Peace of the Ladies" becasue it was negotiated by Louise of Savoy (pictured in black) and Margaret of Austria (pictured in white).
1500s painting of a woman in black1500s painting of a woman in white
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 29/07/2026
Born today: Mexican-American activist Maria L. de Hernández, born 29 July 1896, fought against economic inequality and racial discrimination, especially those faced by Mexican-Americans, mothers, and children.
Black and white photo of an older woman from the chest up
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 27/07/2026
#OTD Japanese swimmer Kyoko Iwasaki won the 200m breaststroke in Barcelona on 27 July 1992, to become one of the youngest Olympic gold medalists in history at 14 years and 6 days old.
A female swimmer in a pool surfaces for air, wearing a siwm cap that says Japan swim team
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 25/07/2026
#OTD Pratibha Patil was sworn in as India's first female president on 25 July 2007, serving in that role until 2012. Previously, she'd served as the Governor of Rajasthan from 2004 to 2007, and was a member of the Lok Sabha from 1991 to 1996.
Photo of an older woman from the shoulders up, wearing a red sari with gold accents
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 25/07/2026
Yesterday she was Dory. Today, she is Doory.
A gray and white cat balances atop an open door
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 20/07/2026
My YouTube channel is up to 100 subscribers, woot! www.youtube.com/@infinite_wo...
A screenshot of the Infinite Women YouTube account with the logo, user handle @infinite_women and the text 100 subscribers
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 18/07/2026
#OTD Working at NASA, Barbara Askins asked to find a way to improve the quality of photos of space. Her method of enhancing photo negatives could clarify photos after they were already developed. Her tech, patented July 18 1978, has been adapted for use with X-rays and historical photo restoration.
Black and white photo of a woman pouring  liquid from a test tube into a beaker
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 17/07/2026
Born today: dancer and choreographer Carmelita Maracci, born July 17, 1908, was known for blending ballet and Spanish dance techniques.
Black and white action shot of a dancer mid-spin
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 16/07/2026
#OTD doctor & feminist activist Julieta Lanteri voted in the election for the Buenos Aires City Legislature on 16 July 1911. She realized the government did not make specifications regarding gender, and convinced the precinct chair to accept her vote, becoming the first South American woman to vote.
Black and white photo of a woman with dark hair from the shoulders up
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 14/07/2026
#OTD Rawya Ateya took her seat in the National Assembly of Egypt, thereby becoming the first female parliamentarian in the Arab world, on 14 July 1957. She was one of only 16 women in a field of more than 2,000 candidates, and her opponent was a friend and protege of the president.
A grayscale photo of a woman in uniform waving with both arms waved
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 11/07/2026
Lady decided to join me for this video about Cuban lawyer, activist and teacher Ofelia Domínguez Navarro: www.youtube.com/watch?v=491L...
A woman in a gray and white striped shirt sits in front of a book case and pets a fluffy white cat. text below her reads "Ofelia Domínguez Navarro: Cuban lawyer, activist and teacher"
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 11/07/2026
No, my cat isn't clingy, why do you ask?
A fluffy dark brown cat sleeps leaning against a woman's head, his paw extended across her chest
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 10/07/2026
Born today: biophysicist Edith Quimby, born 10 July 1891, was a pioneer in the use of radiation in medicine and the development of standards for radiation protection.
A woman in a lab coat poses with a piece of equipment
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 08/07/2026
#OTD Maria Spelterini was an Italian tightrope walker who was the only woman to cross the Niagara gorge on a tightrope, which she did on July 8, 1876 as part of a celebration of the U.S. Centennial.
A sepia toned photo of a woman crossing a tightrope suspended over a river
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 07/07/2026
Today in history: on July 7, 1986, Jackie Joyner-Kersee emerged as the dominant heptathlete, setting a world record (7,148 points) at the Goodwill Games in Moscow. Her score beat the old record by 202 points, making her the first heptathlete to top 7,000 points.
A woman jumps a track and field hurdle during a competition
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 04/07/2026
#OTD: on 4 July 2012, the discovery of particles consistent with the Higgs boson at the Large Hadron Collider was announced at CERN. Italian particle physicist Fabiola Gianotti, who was CERN’s first female director general, led the ATLAS project during the period spanning the discovery.
A woman in a blue sweater poses with her arms resting on a horizontal pipe
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 24/06/2026
Born #OTD, 24 June 1914: Pearl Witherington served with the Special Operations Executive during World War II. She was the only woman to lead an SOE network & associated resistance groups in France. Her network of 2,000 fighters was "highly successful" in sabotaging railroads and telephone lines.
Black and white portrait of a woman in a military uniform from the shoulders up
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 22/06/2026
Scammer trying to phish me using my *husband's* name (obviously not his email) - should I email them back and troll them?
Scam email with the subject line Allison, purportedly from Gerard Atkinson (boxm18162@gmail.com - not Gerard's email), reading
Good morning Allison,

I trust you were able to enjoy some well-deserved time for yourself over the weekend.

When convenient, I'd appreciate a quick reply.

Thank you.

Sent from my mobile device.
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 20/06/2026
I love this photo of Knicks players with Mamdani by Ali Imam; it's the opposite of so many stiff, posed group shots. This feels like a photo from high school/college where someone's like "hey, let's take a photo" and everyone crowds in, big smiles, arms thrown around each other. It feels nostalgic.
A large group of men (Knicks playes and Zohran Mamdani) stand around a table smiling for a photo, three in front hold large trophies
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 20/06/2026
#OTD Iranian music student Neda Agha Soltan, 27, was gunned down during election protests in Tehran on 20 June 2009. Her dying moments were caught on video and circulated widely on the Internet, making her name a rallying cry for the opposition and sparking international outrage.
A woman with short, straight brown hair in a purple floral blouse smiles at the camera
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 18/06/2026
Some people have a white noise machine to help them fall asleep. I have a black and white noise machine (Mia purring against my head)
A black and white cat is curled up in the crook of a woman's neck atop a pillow
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 16/06/2026
#OTD Valentina Tereshkova is the 1st woman to fly in space, with a solo mission on the Vostok 6 on 16 June 1963. On 16 June 2012, China successfully launched its Shenzhou 9 spacecraft, carrying three astronauts, including the first female Chinese astronaut Liu Yang, to the Tiangong-1 orbital module.
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 15/06/2026
#OTD in a conspiracy to overthrow the Venetian government, a horde of people had almost made it to St Mark's Square on 15 June 1310, preparing to attack the government building when Giustina Rossi leant out of her house window and dropped a heavy mortar that she was holding... 1/2
photo of a marble bas relief of a woman leaning out a window holding something
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 14/06/2026
#OTD fire ripped through the 24-story Grenfell Tower in West London on 14 June 2017, killing 71 people. 2 residents, Mariem Elgwahry & Nadia Choucair, were threatened with legal action by the building's management company, KCTMO, after they campaigned for improved fire safety. Both died in the fire.
photo of a young woman in a pink and white striped top next to a silk sunflowerphoto of a woman in a floral hijab from the neck up
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 11/06/2026
#OTD on June 11, 2013, Wang Yaping and her two crewmates launched aboard Shenzhou 10 for a 14-day visit to Tiangong-1. Wang conducted science experiments and taught a live physics lessons to school children from aboard the station.
photo of an Asian woman in a gray sweatshirt floating aboard a space vessel surrounded by computer equipment
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 10/06/2026
Born today: multi-platinum R&B singer-songwriter Faith Evans, born 10 June 1973, was a fixture in the late 1990s hip hop scene, and the first female artist to sign with Sean Combs' label, Bad Boy Records. She is also the widow of The Notorious B.I.G.
Photo of a woman in a white dress from the chest up
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 06/06/2026
Neighborhood watch, aerial division
A white egret sits on the corner of a roof with a blue sky as background
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 05/06/2026
#OTD Orapin Chaiyakan, a member of the Democrat Party, was elected as the first female member of Thailand's Parliament on 5 June 1949, representing Ubon Ratchathani Province.
A black and white photo of a woman with dark curled hair
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 03/06/2026
Today in history: Centro Escolar University was established on 3 June 1907 by Librada Avelino and Carmen de Luna in Manila, Philippines.
A colorized photo of two Filipina women, one sitting the other standing
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 30/05/2026
#OTD on 30 May 1872, Aletta Jacobs received the official notification of her admittance as a medical student at the University of Groningen, where she would become the first woman to earn a medical degree in the Netherlands.
A black and white portait of a woman in a dress from the waist up
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 27/05/2026
#OTD The first Seige of Lathom House in the UK ended 27 May 1644. Charlotte de la Tremoüille, Countess of Derby, had held off the beseiging Parliamentary forces (500 cavalry & 1,500 infantry against Charlotte's garrison of 300) for three months before Royalist reinforcements arrived to run them off.
A portrait of a woman in an elaborate dress with extensive lacework
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 26/05/2026
Born #OTD dancer, choreographer and educator Thelma Hill was born 26 May 1924. She co-founded the New York Negro Ballet Company in 1954 and was one of the founders of the dance troupe that became the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.
Grayscale photo of two African-American women in dance attire kneeling with their arms raised
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 22/05/2026
#OTD Hélène de Pourtalès of Switzerland became the first woman to compete at the Olympic Games and became the first female Olympic champion by being a part of the winning team in the first 1 to 2 ton sailing event on May 22, 1901.
two grayscale images, a well-dressed woman circa 1900 on the left and a sailboat from the same era on the right
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 15/05/2026
#OTD Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner, the inventor of numerous products we use today, was granted her first patent, for a "sanitary belt" (for menstruation) on 15 May 1956. She holds the most patents of any African American woman.
A black and white portrait of a light-skinned African-American woman from the shoulders up
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 12/05/2026
When Bluesky's like, "stop trying to make fetch happen"
Error message reading "Failed to fetch"
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 08/05/2026
Calling this mixed messages seems a little on the nose.
Two message boxes, one in red saying Error message: Unable to send email. Contact the site administrator if the problem persists. The second, in green, says Status message: Your message has been sent.
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 08/05/2026
Born today: Indian classical singer, Girija Devi, "Queen of Thumri" was born 8 May 1929. She made her public debut in 1949 on All India Radio Allahabad, the start of a career that spanned six decades. She sang in the Banaras gharana and performed the purabi ang thumri style typical of the tradition.
An older woman in a light green and white patterned sari sits in front of a microphone with other musicians around her
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 04/05/2026
The neighbors are being very loud today
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 03/05/2026
Paddy is, unfortunately, *exceedingly* aware of verbal communication and constantly yells that his food bowl is empty (it is not).
A tabby cat sits on someone's lap atop a pink blanket in a blue armchair
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 25/04/2026
I don't care if it's counter intuitive, the best pet nicknames are longer and more formal than the official name. This is Paddy, AKA Paddington Cat.
A tabby cat sits on someone's lap in a blue arm chair
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Infinite Women @infinite-women.com · 22/04/2026
How am I supposed to work in these conditions?
A fluffy white and gray cat sleeps next to a laptop
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