Food
What is another name for cotton candy?
Fairy floss and was invented in 1897.
Where was the worlds first farris wheel?
Worlds fair in Chicago 1893
What animals did the circus use?
Big cats, elephants, apes, bears and alligators
Name 3 side shows people would see.
Animals in cages, freak shows, famous cars, wax statues, dancers, fire eaters, sword swallowers, hand readers
Where is the largest state fair?
Texas started in 1945
When was the banana split made?
Latrobe PA in 1904
How do bumper cars run?
They use a pole that touches the celling to make a complete circut.
What is the most used animal in the circus?
Horses!
Where did tight walking originate from?
Ancient Greece
What is on the ground in a circus?
Sawdust it makes it easier to clean up after the animals
What state makes the most pretzels?
Pa makes 80% of the nations pretzels.
Where was the first roller coaster?
A mining company in PA open to the public on weekends.
What did elephants do in the circus?
fight each other, conga lines and trained to do tricks
What did the first freak show have?
Conjoined twins born in 1617
In 1940 how much did it cost to enter the circus?
15 cents
Why was the candy apple made?
It was made to look like Christmas ornaments. People passing the store thought they looked good enough to eat so they started selling them for 5 cents.
What is the most common carnival ride?
The carousel it's been around since the 1800's
What the most dangerous animal to keep in the circus?
Elephants they were known for having many dieses that could kill humans such as TB and they would escape very frequently and trample people.
How big is a circus ring?
42 feet
Who is the father of the modern circus?
Philip Astley 1742-1814
When did Hotdogs and ice cream make their first appearance?
Saint Louis State fair in 1904
Why did rides start popping up in carnivals?
To diversify attractions and to bring people into the circus.
What circus animal has the longest lifespan?
The Elephant
Where did magic shows start appearing?
England in 1920
Where was the first state fair in America?
New York September 1841