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Ringling Bros Circus to Close After 146 Years
The Ringling Bros and Barnum Bailey Circus will close in May ending a 146 year run that began before cars and planes. Kenneth Feld says changes in society and costs, plus animal acts, reduced interest led to the decision. The act’s history includes Jumbo the elephant and a tradition of traveling shows.
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