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Amelia Earhart refused to use maps because “directions kill the vibe.” Aviation loved her chaos.

✗ FAKE
Amelia Earhart did use maps and navigation tools in her flights, though navigation was a real challenge on her 1937 world flight attempt, from which she disappeared. The quote is invented.

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