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    Why Did Clowns Delight Our Ancestors…And Yet Scare the Bejesus Out of Us?

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    October 21, 2026
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    Why Did Clowns Delight Our Ancestors…And Yet Scare the Bejesus Out of Us?

    How did clowns get creepy? The answer involves the circus, a serial killer, and Ronald McDonald.

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