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: In one sensory deprivation test, she stayed in a tank for 10 hours and 35 minutes without hallucinating—a record that outperformed many male colleagues.

In the 1970s and 80s, the "funk" was musical. MC Sha-Rock is widely recognized as the "Mother of the MC," the first female rapper to gain national prominence with the group . Funky Lady

: She led a secret team known as the "Tiffany Girls," who were responsible for the intricate color selections and patterns that defined an era of art. : In one sensory deprivation test, she stayed

: Her role was only fully uncovered in 2005 when a set of her personal letters was discovered, detailing her leadership and creative process. : She led a secret team known as

Wally Funk is perhaps the most literal "Funky Lady" in modern history. A professional aviator and flight instructor, she was the youngest member of the Mercury 13 —a group of women who underwent the same rigorous physical and mental testing as NASA's first male astronauts in the 1960s.

: Her unique flow and "funky" style laid the blueprint for every female rapper who followed, from Queen Latifah to Megan Thee Stallion. Clara Driscoll and the "Tiffany Girls"

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