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The Lives of Chang and Eng: The Original Siamese Twins
40:51 - 44:38 (03:46)
The famous Siamese twins Chang and Eng lived extraordinary lives, performing on their own and making a lot of money. They eventually settled down, got married, and bought houses where they would alternate living every three days.
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This podcast episode discusses the lives of Chang and Eng Bunker, the famous conjoined twins who made a living by performing in shows.
40:51 - 42:35 (01:43)
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This podcast episode discusses the lives of Chang and Eng Bunker, the famous conjoined twins who made a living by performing in shows.
ChapterThe Lives of Chang and Eng: The Original Siamese Twins
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The Hilton sisters, vaudeville performers in the 1920s and 1930s, were famous for being conjoined twins and raising 21 children, while Ronnie and Donny Galleon were conjoined at the top of their heads and had separate lives after being successfully separated in their 20s.
42:35 - 43:15 (00:40)
Summary
The Hilton sisters, vaudeville performers in the 1920s and 1930s, were famous for being conjoined twins and raising 21 children, while Ronnie and Donny Galleon were conjoined at the top of their heads and had separate lives after being successfully separated in their 20s.
ChapterThe Lives of Chang and Eng: The Original Siamese Twins
EpisodeSelects: How Freak Shows Worked
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Hilton twins began their performance career in side shows in the early 20th century, and eventually became a part of a circus.
43:15 - 44:38 (01:23)
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The Hilton twins began their performance career in side shows in the early 20th century, and eventually became a part of a circus. Despite their impressive success, their personal lives were fraught with difficulties and heartbreak.