by Darin Strauss
Along with my love of medical history, I also love stories of old-timey circus days. I've seen a number of documentaries that mention the story of Chang & Eng, and have always been intrigued by the late 19th century Siamese, or conjoined, twins who escaped near execution by decree of the King of Sia...
Consider the possibilities: Siamese twins! Taken as small children to be presented to the king of Siam, presumably before being killed as a bad omen! Traveling the world and being presented to royalty in Europe as sideshow freaks! Slave owners in the antebellum American South! Married to sister...
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