20 Circus Freaks That Actually Existed!

Back in the day, anyone with an exaggerated physical disability, who couldn’t work a normal job, would usually join the circus or the freak show circuit. Join us, as we look at 20 circus freaks that actually existed. ► Subscribe For New Videos! ► Watch our “15 Big Cats Hunting for Prey” video here: Watch our “The Hunt for Life Eagles on The Prowl” video here: Watch our “15 Times When Cats Mercilessly Hunt Jackals Monkeys And Coyotes” video here: Charles Sherwood Stratton- General Tom Thumb In 1838, Charles Sherwood Stratton was born. When he was six months old, he stopped growing. In 1847, he began to grow again, albeit slowly. Stratton had grown to a height of 2 feet 8.5 inches by his 18th birthday. At the age of five, he began touring with PT Barnum as General Tom Thumb, garnering fame and money that subsequently permitted him a sumptuous l