Back in 18th century London, an ad in the
Old Bailey periodical promised a spectacular show for "lovers of curiosities" by the "Moving Skeleton." "According to the elaborate illustrated notice, the skeleton turned an hourglass, jabbed a dart and groaned '3 times most surprisingly' to alarm the viewers, concluding its performance by smoking a pipe. An advisory notice was included: the show was too frightening to be seen by 'Persons with Child, Children, or others, whose Courage cannot be depended on.'" —Matthew Seccombe, Harvard Law
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