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Court bans on wild animals, child performers force struggling Indian circuses to adapt or die

MUMBAI, India - In the early morning heat and dust, daily practice at the Rambo Circus is in full swing. A trapeze creaks as two performers perfect their throws. A Colombian daredevil shouts to his colleagues scrambling atop a giant set of spinning wheels called the Ring of Death.

US tightrope walker to tackle Grand Canyon

He's at it again. The US tightrope artist who crossed Niagara Falls last year will try to do the same at the Grand Canyon -- but this time much further up and without a safety harness. Nik Wallenda will attempt his highest ever wire walk on June 23, the Discovery Channel, which will broadcast the event live, said Monday. The 34-year-old's stunt will take him 1,500 feet (457 meters) above the Little Colorado River -- that's higher up than the top of New York's Empire State Building, Discovery said in a statement.

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Following is a summary of current odd news briefs. Lionheart's heart smelled sweet for heaven, scientists find

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Following is a summary of current odd news briefs. Steel on the menu at sword swallowers' Hollywood sideshow

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Following is a summary of current odd news briefs. Steel on the menu at sword swallowers' Hollywood sideshow

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Following is a summary of current odd news briefs. Steel on the menu at sword swallowers' Hollywood sideshow

Reuters Odd News Summary

Following is a summary of current odd news briefs. Steel on the menu at sword swallowers' Hollywood sideshow

Steel on the menu at sword swallowers' Hollywood sideshow

By Dana Feldman LOS ANGELES, Feb 24 (Reuters) - George the Giant, towering over onlookers gathered to see performers swallow steel, hammers a 6-1/2 inch (16.5 cm) nail up his nostril, rips a phone book in half with his bare hands and dangles a full bottle of Coke from his eyelids with fish hooks.

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