The Underground Railroad: 40 Incredible Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

Most of you will remember learning about the Underground Railroad at some point during your school years. The infamous Harriet Tubman who helped slaves flee to the north, as well as the many kind souls that assisted with hiding families from their slave owner as they desperately tried to escape to freedom. But how much do we REALLY know about the Underground Railroad? Unfortunately,  what is taught in school is mostly vague, offering a general overview of what happened during that time. There are so many details that have been glossed over in the history books, from the tales of the slave bounty hunters to the many brave men and women who helped escapees make their way north. Here at Funnyand, we decided it was time to get dig into the facts, stories, and myths surrounding the Underground Railroad and provide a comprehensive overview of some important details you might now have known about. “Slavery is a sin when whites were put to the yoke, but not the African. All men are created equal unless we decide you are not a man.” ― Colson Whitehead