Deadly Number — Crazy stunts in retro photos
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By Pictolic https://pictolic.com/article/deadly-number-crazy-stunts-in-retro-photos.htmlLooking at these old pictures, you might think that the people of the past completely lacked the instinct of self-preservation. In fact, most of them are professionals and circus performers who are able to do things with their bodies that an ordinary person would never dream of. Huge loads, dizzying heights and suicidal jumps — humanity has been doing all this for a long time. Of course, the question arises: why? The answer is simple. At all times, people have wanted bread and circuses.
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