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Human Oddities
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Back before Jerry Springer and other talk shows, people went to sideshows to be shocked and amazed. Who are some of the folks who were stars of the bygone era?
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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ubermom
Jan 20 04
5364 plays
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The Greatest Quiz On Earth
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This quiz will cover the history and traditions of what has been billed as "The Greatest Show on Earth" - The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
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Impossible
10 Q
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MaceoMack
Dec 21 07
2886 plays
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Clowning is Serious Business Too
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We've all seen clowns and enjoyed their antics, but how much do you know about their history and code of conduct, among other things? Hopefully you'll learn something new from this quiz.
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Difficult
10 Q
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zorba_scank
Feb 23 07
783 plays
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Let's Go To The Circus!
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I guess we all had dreams of running off to join the circus. Take this quiz, and see how much you really know!
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Difficult
15 Q
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ozzz2002
Feb 07 02
2091 plays
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Jumbo the Elephant
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This is a quiz about Jumbo the elephant, the "biggest" star of Barnum and Bailey's, "Greatest Show On Earth".
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Tough
15 Q
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wordwalker
Jan 18 11
183 plays
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A-Cute Angle
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The art of contortion is one of the oldest forms of visual entertainment. Sometimes seen at circuses and fairs, it can also be seen in elaborate shows that feature dance and rhythmic gymnastics.
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Average
10 Q
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dcpddc478
Jul 13 12
138 plays
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There's a Sucker Born...
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P.T. Barnum (1810-1891) was an entertainer and entrepreneur who helped to create a world-famous circus. Please take a quiz on Barnum's remarkable life. Good luck!
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Average
10 Q
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mrgrouchy
Apr 05 10
387 plays
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Sideshow People
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I have always admired the people of the sideshow, and in some cases envied the adventures they had because of their "deformity or handicap".
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Difficult
10 Q
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bustigger
Mar 23 09
324 plays
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Are You Going to the Faire?
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I found this title as a challenge quiz and since I am a Renaissance Faire performer, how could I resist?
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Tough
10 Q
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Ravenloft
Jan 18 11
150 plays
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The Magnificent Humbug: A quiz about P.T. Barnum
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No one has made more of a contribution to American circuses, carnivals, and fairs of all kinds than Phineas Taylor Barnum. I hope you will enjoy this glimpse into the life of a showman extraordinaire!
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Difficult
10 Q
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LaLaLoopy
Oct 17 10
156 plays
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Trapeze Tricks
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This is a quiz about different tricks you can do on a flying trapeze. I hope everyone gets the chance to try them eventually!
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Tough
5 Q
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happiemukmuk
Jun 11 03
708 plays
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Circus 1
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Here is a quiz relating to one of America's favorite pastimes. Good luck.
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Difficult
10 Q
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steiny1
May 14 02
1101 plays
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Cirque Du Soleil Madness
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For all people who have been touched by Cirque to the point of obsession. Or for those who are just too damn bored, here is a quiz that hopefully you can have some fun with!
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Difficult
20 Q
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detecdiva
Jul 14 04
477 plays
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Johnny Eck, King of the Freaks
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Johnny Eck was one of the most popular human oddities of the heyday of the sideshow. Learn more, or test what you already know.
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Difficult
10 Q
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ubermom
Feb 10 05
363 plays
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Cirque du Soleil
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How much do you know about cirque? Take my quiz and find out. Good luck!
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Difficult
10 Q
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Jacomino
Jun 12 00
759 plays
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Renaissance Faires
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This quiz contains questions about the Renaissance Faires, and the folks that frequent them. Good luck and have fun!
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Difficult
10 Q
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cordelya
Oct 29 02
675 plays
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