ShowEpisode 18
Lissin Team · Aug 24, 2026
Unbelievable Truths Weekly
Absurd But True: The Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower
Unbelievable real stories, told straight—this week: how a con artist convinced Paris he owned the Eiffel Tower.
Join us each week as we delve into astonishing stories that seem too bizarre to be real, yet are entirely true. Presented with deadpan seriousness, this show uncovers the surprising realities behind seemingly fabricated tales, offering listeners a fascinating blend of humor and insight into the oddities of the world.
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