Ringling Brothers Circus

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Ringling Brothers Circus
Life behind the scenes at the circus by Cheryl Baker We all went to the circus when we were young the excitement and anticipation as we waited for the customary animal performers who appeared happy and willing. But, it appears there could be more to the performance than what meets the eye. Mounting ev... More> Book reviews: Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen by Peggy Durako Water for Elephants is a romanticized book about life in the circus that makes you want to go out and join a circus, at least as the circus was during the Great Depression. It is a very entertaining and gritty page-turner. The story is about an old ... More>
	Travel destinations: Sarasota, FL by T Byrd Sarasota, Florida has come a long way from once being the home of John Ringling and his Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus to maturing into a major Florida resort community. Nestled on Florida's west coast it has a perfect location combi... More> Famous people from Wisconsin by Kathryn Kirby Wisconsin is a beautiful state that I have only been able to visit a couple of times. Being raised in Michigan, Wisconsin was considered a neighbor even though Lake Michigan tried to keep us apart. My family enjoyed camping in the Upper Peninsu... More>
The origins of cotton candy by Tara Rijon The origins of cotton candy I remember going to the fair every year with my parents and never leaving until my father had bought me some cotton candy. As a child I thought that the treat was solely mine, but looking back, I think that Dad was just a... More> Exotic pets: Thoughts on bans by Corky Jones Exactly what kind of exotic pet are you looking for? A tiger, an alligator, an extra large snake, a kangaroo perhaps? Next question: Do you need this pet or simply want one? Wait...just a couple more questions, do you work for Ring-ling Brothers Cir... More>
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