For those who wonder what special qualities were needed by the women who broke into traditionally male dominated areas of work, a hint comes from the Edinburgh International Science Festival's tours of the city, commemorating local female pioneers. The programme for "Women in the Medical World" instructs "Please wear comfortable shoes" while the one for "Women in Science and Technology" insists "Please wear sensible shoes".
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