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Clowns tend to exaggerate their facial features and some body parts such as hands and noses, frequently leading to a really frightening result that has children running for their parents! Their bizarre makeup and sinister smiles are often creepy, making not only infants but also adults cringe!

These 12 vintage photographs of clowns will probably haunt your dreams – you’ve been warned!

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