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Sideshow Video Morbid curiosity draws the audience at this bizarre sideshow where performers hammer nails up their noses, eat light bulbs, and swallow swords.Welcome to the National Geographic video player. Watch hundreds of free videos from National Geographic, featuring animal videos, news videos, weather videos, nature videos, kids videos, world music videos and other most popular video content including shark videos.Video Sections

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