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On December 2nd, 1936 John Ringling died. He had $311 in the bank. His estate was officially appraised at $23,500,000. Today, that would be almost half a billion dollars. Members of the Ringling family controlled the circus until 1967 when they sold it to the Feld family, who kept the name. In 2017 The Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus closed out its last tour and walked off the lot for the last time ever. This is the true story of Al Ringling (originally Rüngling) and his brothers: Gus, Otto, Alf T., Charles, John, Henry, and their sister, Ida. We read their biography... here is everything you need to know, complete with all the juicy details. Shop NEW Blood and Business Merch! 🎙🕶🎥✨ https://blood-and-business.creator-spring.com Bonus content on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bloodandbusiness/ Get ready for some major behind-the-scenes peeks, bonus content, and blooper reels!! As a Blood & Business patron, you have access to monthly minisodes, interactive videos, live Q&A's, voting rights (you get to pick what sibling set we cover next!!) aaaand this podcast will live on, all thanks to YOU! Tiktok: @bloodandbusiness https://www.tiktok.com/@bloodandbusiness?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Instagram: @bloodandbusiness https://www.instagram.com/bloodandbusiness/ YouTube: Blood and Business https://youtube.com/channel/UC2gwWBmXHWF6P5zMHcMs98g Cover Art Photo Credits: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VVM8lp7HHe_g6pXZ8dyAh6HQ7BaK0KiXsuaUyPhU0V0/edit?usp=sharing MERCH LINKED🎙☕️✨ https://blood-and-business.creator-spring.com Instacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35. SeneGence Our fave anti-aging skincare & makeup that lasts all day. Ethically & sustainably sourced in the US. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the Show.