P.T. Barnum: The Greatest American Showman

P. T. Barnum was one of the most famous entertainers of the nineteenth century. A man who turned curiosity, spectacle, and promotion into an art form and money. He built museums, launched tours, entered politics, created legends, and helped define the modern circus. His life was filled with ambition, controversy, genius, and a fair amount of exaggeration. Learn more about PT Barnum, the self proclaimed prince of humbugs on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. This episode is sponsored by Quince. I recently moved into a new larger place, and I face the challenge of decorating it. I, of course, am turning to Quince to help get the job done. In addition to clothes, Quince offers stylish home furnishings that makes my place look great at affordable prices. And I've also recently picked up a second cashmere sweater that I've talked about before just because I like it so much. The great thing about Quince is that their prices are 50 to 60% lower than those of similar brands. How? Quince works directly with ethical factories and cuts out the middleman. So you're paying for quality, not brand markup. Everything is designed to last and makes getting dressed and decorating your home easy. Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to quince.com/daily for free shipping on your order and three hundred sixty five day returns. Now available in Canada too. That's quince.com/daily for free shipping and three sixty five day returns. Quince.com/daily. This episode is sponsored by Mint Mobile. Most of you might have something that you're saving up for. Maybe it's the trip of a lifetime, your children, your retirement, or maybe even something nice for yourself. And if you're looking for some extra money, the easiest thing you can do is to cancel your current mobile plan and switch to Mint Mobile. With Mint Mobile, you can get high speed data and unlimited talk and text delivered on the nation's largest five gs network starting at only $15 a month. Use your own phone and number, activate with eSIM in minutes, and start saving immediately. No long term contracts and no hassle. That's why I recommend Mint Mobile. If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at mintmobile.com/eed. That's mintmobile.com/eed. Upfront payment of $45 for three month five gigabyte plan required equivalent to $15 a month. New customer offer for first three months only, then full price plan options available. Taxes and fees extra. See Mint Mobile for details. P. T. Barnum was born Phineas Taylor Barnum on 07/05/1810 in Bethel, Connecticut to Philo and Irene Barnum. Phineas was his father's sixth child and had 10 siblings, including older half siblings from his father's first marriage. Phineas grew up in a conservative area where most values were set by the local congregational church. To entertain himself, Phineas often engaged in practical jokes, a hobby that he shared with his grandfather. In school, Phineas was perceived as a good student, although he did …