When a group of kayakers headed down the Ohio River in the summer of 2012, they never expected to discover fascinating piece of American history. As a group of friends headed down the river’s twists and turns, they had no idea what their outdoor adventure would uncover a find that tied them to Thomas Edison and Madonna. Discoveries like this were only made by professionals, that is, until this day…
Another Day on the River
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The photos you are about to see were captured by kayaker, James Malott, who was out on the river with a group of friends one summer day, when they made a fascinating 110-year-old discovery. In speaking to the press afterwards, Malott explained that they were just a normal group of guys enjoying a day on the river, when they came across “something incredible.”