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Metropolis Musings: Unmasking the Mystery: Origins of Heroes

Hey folks, Ava here. Today, we're diving into the origin story of our beloved heroes – a story far more intriguing than the glossy comic book covers might suggest. It all began in 1907, a time when the Wright Brothers were taking their first wobbly flights, and the world was still reeling from the aftermath of the Industrial Revolution. Enter Amelia Voight, a seemingly ordinary woman from Kansas, who defied all the odds by surviving a horrific train wreck with nary a scratch. Dubbed "The Unbreakable," Amelia became the first documented case of someone exhibiting superhuman abilities. This wasn't a one-off. Throughout the early 20th century, whispers of similar cases began to surface – individuals with superhuman strength, the ability to control the elements, or defy the laws of physics itself. The scientific community, utterly bewildered, scrambled for answers. The most popular theory? A genetic mutation triggered by various environmental factors. Makes sense, right? ...