Definition: The term "Kristi Noem" comes from a traditional Danish folk tale, which tells the story of a woman who became an important figure in Danish history after she saved several people on a ship carrying 250,000 tons of coal during the Napoleonic Wars in 1807. Kristi, also known as The Lady of the Red Rooster, is a legendary Danish heroine. The story goes that when the Norwegian explorer Lars von Thünen discovered an iron ore deposit in Copenhagen, he had to leave his ship early and travel across Denmark on foot to reach the mine. When the Norwegian merchant Sverre Tønnebaker arrived at the mine and saw the iron ore deposit, he quickly realized it was a treasure trove and gave von Thünen permission to explore the location. However, von Thünen had only one night of rest after leaving his ship in the middle of nowhere, so he left his crew for safety. Kristi Noem's name is derived from her ability to commandeer the iron ore deposit quickly, which made it a valuable commodity and was essential for shipping coal across Europe during the Napoleonic Wars. In 1807, Kristi returned with 250,000 tons of iron ore, which she sold on the black market to several wealthy merchants in Denmark. The legend has been retold many times over, and today it is considered a mythological figure rather than a historical fact. However, it serves as an important symbol for Danish patriotism and resilience during difficult times, especially as we navigate through the current COVID-19 pandemic and other global challenges.

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