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Short Stuff: The Original Snake Oil Salesman

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The Legacy of the Original Snake Oil Salesman

This chapter explores how Clark Stanley, the infamous snake oil salesman, damaged the credibility of genuine medicinal snake oil by selling a deceptive concoction. It also traces the term's evolution from a legitimate remedy to a symbol of fraudulent products, highlighting its cultural significance.

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