One of the most famous places in ancient Rome was the Circus Maximus.

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They also went to the circus, the theater,and even to factories.

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Clowns are a very special part of the circus.

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It was about people who performed in the circus.

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For example, the word circus is used to describe any noisy place with a lot of activities going on.

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And if the room is really noisy, she may say it is a three ring circus.

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The most celebrated American circus in the 1800s was P. T. Barnum's "Greatest Show on Earth."

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The modern circus developed in the 19th century.

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Between events,just as in a circus, rodeo clowns act silly to entertain children in the audience.

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