Stephen Hawking

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Stephen Hawking appeared as himself in several episodes of *Star Trek: The Next Generation*. elaborate share

Hildegard of Bingen

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Hildegard of Bingen composed music, some of which is still performed today, making her one of the first known female composers in Western history. elaborate share

Rigoberta Menchú Tum

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Rigoberta Menchú Tum is the first Indigenous woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize. elaborate share

Ai Weiwei

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Ai Weiwei's sunflower seeds, a massive installation, were actually made by thousands of Chinese artisans. elaborate share

Plato

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Plato's Academy, his school of philosophy, remained in operation for nearly 900 years. elaborate share

Wangari Maathai

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Wangari Maathai was the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize. elaborate share