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Snake charmer
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01/09/2012
Snake charmer
A photo of a snake charmer in carnival which came to Santa Clara, California, for the Holy Ghost fiesta
Date & Place: in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, California United States
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10/26/2022
What scares you? For some it's spiders, for others it's roller coasters, and others are scared of earthquakes - as I'm typing this, there was a strong one in San Jose, California! How do you do with snakes?

The photo on the left was taken in 1942 of a snake charmer at the Holy Ghost Fiesta in Santa Clara, California. The Holy Ghost Fiesta is a Catholic celebration that proclaims the faith of the Portuguese and their devotion to the Holy Ghost, now referred to as the Holy Spirit.

This is the week to celebrate ghouls and ghosties and other things that scare you. If you enjoy more heart pounding experiences, take a look at more vintage "spooky" photos.
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10/26/2022
In east TEXAS - tornados. I HATE the word.
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10/31/2022
I have severe arachnophobia. I see a spider and it makes me physically ill.
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11/05/2022
Spiders!
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