Nellie Bly, born Elizabeth Cochran in 1864, was a pioneering investigative journalist best known for her groundbreaking work in the late 19th century. She gained fame for her daring undercover assignments, most notably her exposé of the Blackwell's Island Insane Asylum, where she feigned insanity to reveal the appalling conditions and mistreatment of patients. This bold investigation led to public outcry and significant reforms in mental health care. In addition to her investigative work,...