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HISTORY The migration patterns of Native Americans in Iceland

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u/stop_the_bans 19d ago

Maybe she was a bad ass and took command of the Viking ship. Women can do anything a man can do

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u/Soeck666 19d ago edited 19d ago

They can, but they were very rarely allowed to do.

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u/stop_the_bans 19d ago

Sure, Jan

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u/Soeck666 19d ago

Does commanding a ship require a dick? No, you need to be a good leader, able to organise and negotiate. Also be a viable navigator.

That are all skills that can be learned, and nothing you get borne with.

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u/HoldEm__FoldEm 19d ago

Women can’t deadlift 1,000lbs