Jia Kebing is a farmer in northern China’s Hebei province. When a newborn cow joined his livestock crew two years ago, Kebing reportedly noticed a bump on the center of the cow’s forehead. That unlikely protuberance continued to grow, and today the cow has an 8″ horn, giving many believers hope that nature really can [...]
Elmer R. “Dick” Sparrow, a Zearing farmer who in the 1970s revived the spectacle of a driving a team of 40 draft horses, died Thursday. The family said the cause of death was leukemia. He was 81. Sparrow rose to national fame in 1972 when he hitched and drove 40 Belgian draft horses in the [...]
So the Pope apparently digs shirtless acrobats and the Vatican has organized a “convention of circuses” (Washington Post). I appreciate that Pope Benedict XVI endorses circus arts, but this is a little weird, in my humble opinion at least. Just watch and you can decide for yourself:
The book came out in May of 2006 and four years later, Director Francis Lawrence began shooting the movie adaptation with Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz. I’m talking, of course, about Sara Gruen’s award-winning novel Water for Elephants. While the film won’t hit the theaters until April 15, 2011, the official trailer has [...]
In 1618, Tannakin Skinker was born into a wealthy family living on the border between Holland and the German Empire. If you’ve ever heard of her story, however, you would likely have known her by a different name: The Pig-Faced Lady. While she was otherwise perfectly proportioned, Skinker is described as having a distinctly swine-like [...]
Michelle Wang was recently sent out on an assignment that would make most photographers drool. She was allowed to go backstage, onto the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus train and capture the performer’s lives. Wang certainly rose to the occasion, and below is some of her incredible shots: To view more of Michelle’s [...]
HeyRubeCircus has featured two Top 10 Freak Lists this week, and I found both of them to be severely lacking in certain regards. To compensate for my criticism, I’ve promised to publish a Top 10 List of my own and today is the official unveiling! In the modern sideshow revival, stunt acts are exceedingly more [...]
Last week, we reviewed MSN’s 10 Freakiest Freak Show Acts of All Time, which was admittedly a little scattered and inconsistent. In response, some of my readers sent me alternative top 10 freaky lists, and today, I would like to turn to listverse.com‘s Top 10 Human Sideshow Freaks: Joseph Merrick– The Elephant Man: This celebrated [...]
While Wisconsin may not sound like a destination hot spot in mid-January, you may want to consider bundling up for Baraboo’s annual circus winter mixer. On Saturday, January 15th, circus enthusiasts will gather at the The Farm Kitchen Restaurant for the following afternoon of festivities: 12:00 Noon – Room opens for anyone that wishes to [...]
The holiday season is upon us, driving the masses into bustling shopping centers across the country. Perhaps you’re fed up with the congested parking lots, Christmas jingles or overwhelming consumerism. Perhaps you’re seeking a more meaningful gift, either to give or receive, this year. Perhaps I have a few suggestions for you… Below are three [...]