Bizarre Early 20th Century Circus Photos Have People Questioning What Went On Behind the Scenes

The Four-Legged Woman (1868 – 1928)

A young Myrtle Corbin joined the circus circuit at only 13 years old. She was born a dipygus, meaning that her body axis split as she was developing in the womb. She had two separate pelves’ and could move the inner legs. She was such a favorite that many other circuses’ faked their own acts similar to Myrtle’s. She ended up retiring, getting married, and having five children.

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