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

The Pierced Man

As body modification was absolutely a faux-pas back in the day, this act was incredibly heinous and shocking. The pierced man was able to pierce any part of his face during his act which shocked and stunned audience members. Nothing more unsettling than watching a guy pierce his tongue live on stage!

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The More You Know

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