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TIL of the 1855 Toronto Circus Riot, which began when clowns from S.B. Howes’ Star Troupe Menagerie & Circus brawled with local firefighters in a brothel. The next night, firemen, their allies... (spacing.ca)
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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/DangerNoodle1993 on 2025-07-10 12:16:03+00:00.

Original Title: TIL of the 1855 Toronto Circus Riot, which began when clowns from S.B. Howes’ Star Troupe Menagerie & Circus brawled with local firefighters in a brothel. The next night, firemen, their allies, and even police destroyed the circus. No arrests were made due to political ties.

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