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The Strange Story Of Prince Randian P.T. Barnum's Limbless "Snake Man"

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With just his mouth, Prince Randian could roll cigarettes, light them, and even shave his face. He went by many names, including “The Snake Man,” “The Human Torso,” and “The Human Caterpillar.” But no matter what he went by, when the curtain opened and the spotlight fell upon Prince Randian, there was no doubt that the audience was unprepared for what they saw. Standing under three feet tall, Prince Randian was certainly a shocking sight. Read More...

The World's Most Bizarre Art

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Art is one of the most subjective fields in the world: while one person may find a million dollar painting exquisite, another might find it repulsive. Here are some of the most bizarre art works that challenge traditional perceptions of art: Waiting For Prince Charming Some art is a performance, an interaction between viewers and the art itself. At the “Sleeping Beauty” exhibit in Ukraine’s National Art Museum, five women took turns sleeping upon white beds, waiting for Prince Charming’s kiss to rouse them. Read More...

The World's Most Bizarre Protest Movements

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Source: Zimbio For centuries, people have used protesting as an inclusive, grassroots way to bring about change. While protests can vary from non-violent to ferocious and small-scale to a million-member march, each has a specific goal it seeks to achieve. Here are some of the most bizarre protests methods to date: Bizarre Protest Movement No. 1: Performer Protests Shark Finning Source: International Business Times To protest shark finning, or removing a shark’s fin (used in delicacies like fin soup) and discarding the now-handicapped shark into the water to die, British performing artist Alice Newstead decided to pierce her skin with fishing hooks and hang by the hooks in a busy shopping area. Read More...

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