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An Ounce - For Your ConsiderationAuthor: Jim Fugate
Discover hidden stories from historybite-sized, clever tales that challenge what you thought you knew. At An Ounce, we uncover the little moments that quietly changed everything, surprising truths, and fascinating facts you wont hear elsewhere.Im Jim Fugateretired firefighter, lifelong learner, and an outside-the-box thinker who loves sharing historys hidden gems. These quick, engaging stories dont take themselves too seriously, wont steal your precious time, and might just make you feel a little bit smarter.I hope youll join a community of curious minds who enjoy a fresh take on historywhere conversation is always open and everyones invited. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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He Sold the Eiffel Tower… And Got Away With It.
Episode 17
Wednesday, 29 April, 2026
He sold the Eiffel Tower—and got away with it. In 1925, a master con man convinced buyers it was being scrapped. This true story reveals how confidence scams work… and why no one reported it.In one of history’s boldest cons, Victor Lustig didn’t just trick a man—he created a situation where the victim couldn’t afford to admit the truth. The result? A perfect confidence game that succeeded not just because of deception… but because of human nature.This episode explores how trust is built, how opportunity can cloud judgment, and why sometimes the cost of admitting a mistake is greater than the loss itself.If you enjoy thoughtful, true stories that reveal how we think—and how we get things wrong—consider subscribing and exploring more episodes from An Ounce.If you value clear, honest storytelling about real events and the patterns behind them, you’re always welcome to subscribe… or stick around and watch another.#EiffelTower #TrueStory #History #Scam #ConMan #Psychology #anounce ________________________________________⏱️ CHAPTERS + TIMING 00:00 The Eiffel Tower Was Sold00:30 Why No One Spoke00:44 Enter Victor Lustig01:00 The Invitation01:19 The Proposal & The Perfect Setup02:27 The Bribe02:45 The Sale & Lustig Disappears 03:10 Why it Worked & Why He Tried Again04:02 An Ounce________________________________________REFERENCES (as you prefer — plain URLs + context)• https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-man-who-sold-the-eiffel-tower-twice-180983970/→ Overview of Victor Lustig and the scam • https://www.britannica.com/biography/Victor-Lustig→ Background on Lustig • https://www.history.com/news/con-man-sold-eiffel-tower→ Summary of the scheme and context________________________________________Credits: Music – Lonely Man and Dance Number 24449 by Alex Hamlin via YouTube Music Library
