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Real Life Flea Circus

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A real flea circus

© British Pathé

    • Filmed in Paris in 1949, this genuine flea circus sees some very big fleas pulling various miniature vehicles across a table. They are harnessed by a thin wire. Rather disgusting! However, until about 1930, performing fleas were a popular carnival attraction.
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