Taylor was a dance instructor who sought fame and fortune by attempting to become the first person to survive a trip over Niagara Falls in a barrel. Days before her attempt, a cat was sent over the falls to test the strength of Taylor's barrel and survived the plunge uninjured. On her 63rd birthday, Taylor was set adrift in her barrel and went over the falls. Shortly thereafter, the barrel was pulled from the water and Taylor emerged—mostly unharmed. Did she gain the fortune she sought? Discuss (http://forum.thefreedictionary.com/postst20410_Annie-Edson-Taylor--63--Goes-Over-Niagara-Falls-in-a-Barrel--1901-.aspx)
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