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87Freak Show
Unusual human beings have been exhibited in public since antiquity. The first traveling "freak show" appeared in 1738 in Europe. Curiosity seems to be the motivating factor of the audiences. For over 100 years, carnival and circus...
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81Top 20: My Favorite "Simpsons" Supporting Characters
A long time "Simpsons" geek runs down his personal Top 20 list of favorite "background" characters, i.e. those who are not members of the immediate Simpson family. Since "the Simpsons" has such an extensive and rich "cast" of characters, it was tough to decide who made the cut!
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75HalloWeekends - Halloween at Cedar Point
If you want to experience the best Halloween party in the mid-west, check out HalloWeekends at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. Rides, attractions and shows with hours and ticket prices and discounts.
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76Alien and Predator Merchandise by Sideshow Collectibles
Hi! This is a Hubpage all about the awesome collectibles based on the ALIEN and PREDATOR movies by Sideshow Collectibles! Here we take a look at the fantastic movie merchandise made by Sideshow Collectibles...
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72Dreaming of the Elephant Man
The cap and hood Merrick wore in public to conceal his condition, a very rare disorder called Proteus syndrome. (source: The Joseph Carey Merrick Tribute Website) http://www.josephcareymerrick.com/ Merrick at the London Hospital, 1884 An artist's...
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74Life in the Circus Sideshow
Ive been asked many times if I was happy while living under the big top..Well to tell you the truth I cant say if I was ever truly happy.The circus life was the only way of living I had ever really known.My mother was the famous Juilet "Princess of...
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74Jenny Who? The Search For Jenny Haniver
I am without a shadow of a doubt a thrift store junkie. It is not uncommon to see me terrasquing the used book section of the local Goodwill being ever watchful for that one book my collection just can't do without. Recently on one of my trips to...
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72It's All GEEK to Me: Analysis of the Sideshow Geek
I wrote this article in 2002 for the Harry Anderson fan newsletter. “Let's talk GEEK. When I talk GEEK here, I'm not talkin' about the pencil neck in school who never got dates. A GEEK is a guy who used to work in a circus sideshow. They would do...
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73Tale of the Fiji Mermaid
Adolf Hitler may have had it right when he wrote in his book titled “Mein Kampf”, "The great mass of people will more easily fall victim to a big lie than to a small one." Circus great P.T. Barnum...
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71Justin Guarini, On the Rise Again
While it would seem Justin Guarini hasn't done much since his time on American Idol, other than the movie From Justin to Kelly, and an unsuccessful album release, nothing can be further from the truth. He's done television, movies, and another...
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