It was P. T. barnum who discovered that the American people would flock to look at a five-legged calf, if it was presented as "educational."
"The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society"
Upton Sinclair
The conversation turned upon P.T. barnum, who was then in London with his "greatest show on earth."
"Eugene Field, A Study In Heredity And Contradictions"
Slason Thompson
"Remember what barnum said," Lima replied lightly.
"Wheels Within"
Charles V. De Vet