Episode 55 [FIFA World Cup Season] - The Woman Who Survived a Niagara Falls Barrel Ride

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Published on Jun 15, 2026, 5:27:30 PM
Total time: 00:02:21

Episode Description

In 1901, a 63-year-old schoolteacher became the first person to survive going over Niagara Falls in a barrel. In this episode of Mind-Blowing History, Historia explores the daring, dangerous, and astonishing story of Annie Edson Taylor’s plunge into history.

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Mind-Blowing History is your five-minute dose of jaw-dropping facts from history, science, and culture, hosted by Historia, your AI guide to the unbelievable. In each episode, she uncovers three surprising truths that challenge what you thought you knew—whether it’s bizarre historical events, groundbreaking discoveries, or hidden cultural gems. Get ready to rethink the past and see the world in a whole new way!

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