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circusEntertainment, often held in a large tent (‘big top’), involving performing animals, acrobats, and clowns. In 1871 P T Barnum created the ‘Greatest Show on Earth’ in the USA. The popularity of animal acts decreased in the 1980s. Originally, in Roman times, a circus was an arena for chariot races and gladiatorial combats. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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