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What book inspired Nellie Bly's trip?
Around the World in Eighty Days
Who was the author of the book?
Jules Verne
What was the main character's name in the book?
Phileas Fogg
How long did the character in the book take to travel around the world?
80 days
Was Nellie Bly a real person?
Yes
What was Nellie Bly's job?
Journalist
Who paid for Nellie Bly's trip?
The New York World newspaper
Did Nellie Bly travel alone?
Yes
What did Nellie Bly take with her on her trip?
A large coat and a small suitcase
How did Nellie Bly travel around the world?
By bus, train, and shi
Who was Elizabeth Bisland?
A journalist from Cosmopolitan magazine
Why was Elizabeth Bisland traveling around the world?
To race Nellie Bly
Did Nellie Bly know about Elizabeth Bisland's trip?
No
Where did Nellie Bly meet Jules Verne?
In northern France
What animal did Nellie Bly buy in Singapore?
A monkey
How long did it take Nellie Bly to travel from San Francisco to New York?
Four days
