Cognify on Instagram: "Yes, 21 elephants, including the famous Jumbo, led by P.T. Barnum, did walk across the Brooklyn Bridge in 1884 to prove it was safe after public fears arose following a fatal stampede a year earlier. The stunt successfully restored public confidence in the bridge's strength and became an iconic New York City event. • The reason for the stunt: The Brooklyn Bridge had opened in May 1883, but a panic and stampede on May 30, 1883, resulted in 12 deaths and 35 injuries. This le