Advancing into the later stages of life, some turn their thoughts to immortality, whether through achievement, offspring, or religion. Many more focus on simply having enough dough to sustain themselves with dignity to the end. Annie Edson Taylor took aim at both goals.
The barrel was sent over the falls with a cat inside a few days before Annie took the plunge. The photo shows the cat beforehand. Two newspapers said it lived, two said it died. I think it probably lost only one of its nine lives and lived on.
I'd heard of Annie before but so enjoyed the article of her again. Very good Jack.
Schrodinger's Cat in the box
Fascinating and so well written! But that's true of all Jack's posts.
Did the kitten survive?
The barrel was sent over the falls with a cat inside a few days before Annie took the plunge. The photo shows the cat beforehand. Two newspapers said it lived, two said it died. I think it probably lost only one of its nine lives and lived on.
Good, was fearing a CATastrophe!
Love your writing and you choices.
Thanks Jack. Interesting stuff. Lot of history around here
Making a big public splash, evidently doesn't guarantee fame and fortune.