FAQ About Nellie Bly
What inspired Nellie Bly to travel around the world in 72 days?
Nellie Bly was inspired to travel around the world by Jules Verne's popular novel, "Around the World in Eighty Days." The novel presents a fictional account of a man attempting to travel around the globe in 80 days. Bly proposed the idea to her editors at the New York World newspaper, suggesting that she could beat the fictional record. Her successful journey not only set a real-world record but also fascinated and captivated global audiences.
