What was a common publicity technique used by P.T.Barnum?
A)donating circus proceeds to needy local charities
B)providing gifts to reporters for positive news articles
C)staging controversial events to gain news coverage
D)distributing pamphlets about his circus to the press

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P.T. Barnum was known for staging controversial events, such as the exhibition of a "mermaid" or a "giant" named General Tom Thumb, in order to gain news coverage and public interest in his circus.

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