
72 Days, 6 Hours, 11 Minutes — Nellie Bly's Trip Around the World (1889)
In 1889, a 25-year-old journalist named Nellie Bly set off alone to circle the globe. Her goal: beat the fictional record of 80 days. She came back in 72.
Apr 26, 20261posts

In 1889, a 25-year-old journalist named Nellie Bly set off alone to circle the globe. Her goal: beat the fictional record of 80 days. She came back in 72.
Apr 26, 2026