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It’s named after P.T. Barnum because of his legendary ability to convince a diverse audience that his attractions had something for everyone. 2. The Real History vs. The Greatest Showman
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He was an enigma—he served jail time for exposing corruption in his own newspaper, but also famously purchased and "exhibited" Joice Heth, a woman he falsely claimed was 161 years old. It’s named after P
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