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100

What is another name for cotton candy?

Fairy floss and was invented in 1897.

100

Where was the worlds first farris wheel?

Worlds fair in Chicago 1893

100

What animals did the circus use?

Big cats, elephants, apes, bears and alligators 

100

Name 3 side shows people would see. 

Animals in cages, freak shows, famous cars, wax statues, dancers, fire eaters, sword swallowers, hand readers

100

Where is the largest state fair?

Texas started in 1945

200

When was the banana split made?

Latrobe PA in 1904

200

How do bumper cars run?

They use a pole that touches the celling to make a complete circut. 

200

What is the most used animal in the circus?

Horses!

200

Where did tight walking originate from?

Ancient Greece

200

What is on the ground in a circus?

Sawdust it makes it easier to clean up after the animals

300

What state makes the most pretzels? 

Pa makes 80% of the nations pretzels.

300

Where was the first roller coaster?

A mining company in PA open to the public on weekends. 

300

What did elephants do in the circus?

fight each other, conga lines and trained to do tricks 

300

What did the first freak show have?

Conjoined twins born in 1617

300

In 1940 how much did it cost to enter the circus?

15 cents 

400

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. 

400

What is the most common carnival ride?

The carousel it's been around since the 1800's 

400

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. 

400

How big is a circus ring?

42 feet

400

Who is the father of the modern circus?

Philip Astley 1742-1814

500

When did Hotdogs and ice cream make their first appearance?

Saint Louis State fair in 1904

500

Why did rides start popping up in carnivals?

To diversify attractions and to bring people into the circus. 

500

What circus animal has the longest lifespan?

The Elephant 

500

Where did magic shows start appearing? 

England in 1920

500

Where was the first state fair in America?

New York September 1841