Freak shows were much more popular fifty years ago than they are today. In f, they are now illegal in some states. Freak shows were common at state fairs, carnivals, and circus sideshows. Curtains would be tightly drawn around the various three-headed lady or alligator boy tents. Curious customers wondered what was inside, and perhaps even forked over some cash to take a peek. More often than not, the customers would be heartily disappointed because most of these shows were a ruse. Most, but not all.\r
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10. The Hottentot Venus\r
9. The Fiji Mermaid\r
8. General Tom Thumb\r
7. The Black Scorpion (also performs under the name Lobster Boy)\r
6. The Jones Twins\r
5. Mr. Frank Lentini\r
4. Pickled Punks\r
3. Chelsea Charms\r
2. The Elephant Man\r
1. Lazarus Colloredo and Joannes Baptista Colloredo\r
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