A Tall Tale, Author Unknown
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(Part 1)

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People still talk about the night John Henry was born. It was dark and cloudy. Lightning lit up the night sky. John Henry’s birth was a big event. His parents showed him to everyone they met. John Henry was the most powerful-looking baby people had ever seen. He had thick arms, wide shoulders, and strong muscles. John Henry started growing when he was one day old. He continued growing until he w...