The Torture King

I haven't been able to find much information about R.H. "Skeets" Hubbard, except that he was a sideshow performer in the 1950s, whose talents included driving an eight-inch spike into his head, and pulling a wagon with his eyelids. He was sometimes called "The Torture King," "The Human Plank," or "The Human Blockhead." Tough way to make a living.

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Posted By: Alex - Sat Sep 28, 2013
Category: Human Marvels | 1950s

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If you are a swowd swallower in training, remember to use a dull sword!

Posted by BMN on 09/28/13 at 12:01 PM

At least my sinus problems are from substance abuse when I was young and not from driving nails into them.

Posted by BrokeDad in Midwest US on 09/28/13 at 02:13 PM

Ow Ow Owie!!

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 09/28/13 at 06:35 PM

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