25 Vintage Photographs Of 19th Century Freaks. How Has Humanity Improved
Calling someone a freak is never pleasant, but the meaning of the word has changed in the past century. Today when we call someone “a freak” we usually refer to some quirk in their character, some peculiar desire or just plain bizarre behavior. But, not a century ago, freaks were people with physical flaws and birth defects who were usually shunt by society. Today those freaks are openly accepted and considered normal members of society, albeit with special needs.