"I find that a great part of the information I have was acquired by looking up something and finding something else on the way."

 -- Franklin P. Adams

Yesterday, I was reading Ring Lardner and saw a reference to "I, Mary MacLane", which led to 1902's The Story of Mary MacLane.

Remarkable.  In 2020, she'd fit right in.  In 1902, so much less mass media, but the 19-year-old in Butte, Montana, found a way.  Determination, perseverance and, as she admits, ambition.

Although she died in obscurity at age 48, she hasn't been forgotten.  Probably an inspiration to young people in every generation.  Including this one.