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

The Man With Two Faces (1920 – 1995)

Robert Owen Melvin was “the Man with Two Faces” due to his neurofibromatosis. He was known as a friendly, generous church-going man who had a wonderful life. After his time in the circus, he went to college, got a degree, and got married.

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