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When was the Ringling Brothers Circus founded? |
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How many of the Ringling Brothers were involved in the initial creation of the circus? |
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In 1871, owners Dan Castello and William C. Coup persuaded businessman P.T. Barnum to lend his name and financial support to a circus they had already created. How many words were contained in the official name used for that circus? (Note: each initial counts as one word.) |
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What was the first name used to bill the show created and founded by the Ringling Brothers? |
"The Ringling Bros. United Monster Shows, Great Double Circus, Royal European Menagerie, Museum, Caravan and College of Trained Animals"
"Ringling Bros. and Buffalo Bill Cody Electric Stream, Submarine, death Defying, North America Extravaganza"
"Ringling Bros, P.T. Barnum, Anthony Bailey Spectacular Show of Shows, and Unique Animal Collection"
"Yankee Robinson and The Ringling Bros."
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During the 1880's, what distinguished the Ringling Bros. Circus from other performing circuses of the time, that aided them in becoming a success? |
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In 1907, the circus operated by Anthony Bailey and P.T. Barnum was purchased by the Ringling Brothers. In what year did the two circuses first perform as a single combined show? |
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During the course of a performance, what song would never be played by the circus band under normal circumstances? |
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What historic event occurred on July 6, 1944, during the afternoon performance of Ringling Bro. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, in Hartford Connecticut? |
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Who was the first "Singing Ringmaster" for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus? |
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Which company once owned the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Baily Circus? |
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