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How P.T. Barnum Worked
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Born to be a showman, P.T. Barnum overcame a number of obstacles (including numerous fires, the loss of several fortunes and one dead elephant) in order to make a buck. Who was this man who was so determined to create the greatest show on Earth?
How a Flea Circus Works
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Flea circuses with live, performing fleas actually do exist. Find out how flea circuses work and the history behind this unusual circus art.
10 Horror Films That Changed the Genre
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These horror films didn't just change behavior; they revamped the genre. See the list of 10 horror movies that changed the industry.
10 Amazing Circus Families
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Many circus families stretch back seven or eight generations. Learn about some of the most storied circus families still under the big top.
How Contortionists Work
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Contortionists bend, twist and fold themselves into all sorts of strange and unnatural positions. Find out how contortionists become human pretzels.
Why do TV shows premiere in the fall?
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You know you can't wait until the season premiere of your favorite show. But have you ever wondered why the networks' new seasons start in the fall?
Why don't all TV networks stream their shows online?
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Streaming TV shows online seems like it makes sense for the networks. So why aren't all shows available via the Internet?
Are 24-hour news channels on their way out?
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When CNN debuted in 1980, the 24-hour news network was taking a leap into the unknown. Now we can get our news anywhere thanks to tablets, smartphones and the Internet.
Could you run a TV network from your home?
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If you want to run a little TV network from home, it can be done -- well, sort of.
Did AMC's social media strategy change TV?
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How did AMC wrangle so many viewers via Twitter and Facebook for shows like 'Mad Men' and 'Breaking Bad'? Learn all about it at HowStuffWorks.