Intro
In the 1800s, P.T. Barnum had a famous circus sideshow. There were many exhibits in his sideshow. He showed people amazing and grotesque things.
Barnum’s most famous exhibit was probably the Fiji Mermaid. Barnum sewed the tail of a mummified fish onto a dead monkey. It looked like a mermaid!
Vocab
Example The Egyptian history exhibit is at the museum until the end of October.
Quiz
Discussion
Have you seen a Fiji Mermaid before? What is your favorite famous hoax?
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