How 1880s technology allowed Nellie Bly and her competitor to break the record for the fastest trip around the world
Nellie Bly in her traveling dress and coat. Bettmann/Getty Images In 1889, journalist Nellie Bly set off on a trip around the world, trying to make it under 80 days. Shortly after, another reporter, Elizabeth Bisland, joined the race. A few decades earlier, such a race would have been impossible…
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