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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
5553 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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Very Difficult
10 Q
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MaceoMack
Dec 21 07
3267 plays
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A Fair Day Out
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Growing up next to Blackpool, I became rather skilled at fairground games. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of traditional fairground games and other attractions.
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Not Rated
10 Q
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doublemm
Today!
6 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
864 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
2178 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
210 plays
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Country Fair Sideshows and Contests
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An essential part of any English Country Fair are the sideshows. There are many different ones. Can you name these?
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Average
10 Q
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Toeknee448
Aug 09 13
207 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
480 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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Average
15 Q
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wordwalker
Jan 18 11
255 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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Tough
10 Q
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bustigger
Mar 23 09
381 plays
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You Rode a WHAT?
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This quiz is about rides, shows and/or activities that either are or have been a part of carnivals, county fairs and traveling circus. Some names may be colloquial or obscure. Other names may refer to unusual or antiquated carnival rides/shows.
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Easy
10 Q
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cowboybluedog
Jun 28 13
378 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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Average
10 Q
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Ravenloft
Jan 18 11
192 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
189 plays
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Come to an English Country Fair
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Many English towns and villages have their own summer fair, some big, some small. Although some places invent new names for these tents, there are also the traditional ones. How many of these can you recognise?
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Easy
10 Q
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Toeknee448
Jul 30 13
261 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
735 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
1131 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
531 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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Tough
10 Q
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ubermom
Feb 10 05
387 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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Tough
10 Q
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cordelya
Oct 29 02
708 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
801 plays
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