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Stephan Bibrowski, Lionel the Lion-Faced Man

Stephan Bibrowski, Lionel the Lion-Faced Man

Stephan Bibrowski (1891–1932), better known as Lionel the Lion-Faced Man, was a famous sideshow performer. His whole body was covered with long hair that gave him the appearance of a lion; this was likely due to a rare condition called hypertrichosis. Bibrowski was...
Ever Heard of Waterloo Teeth?

Ever Heard of Waterloo Teeth?

Like every profession, dentistry has had its share of challenges and somewhat unappealing methods. During the 18th and 19th centuries the reputation of dentistry was challenged by the demand for dental prosthesis and the practice of recycling teeth became popular. It...