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Short Stuff: Selling the Brooklyn Bridge

Stuff You Should Know

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The Absurdity of Selling Public Landmarks

This chapter recounts the outrageous story of a con artist who successfully sold iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty. It explores the humor in his audacious scams and the unexpected twist of his downfall over a bounced check.

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