Video - The Unicorn Horn Scam of 17th Century Venice

Did you know that in 17th-century Venice, there was a scam involving unicorn horns? People believed that unicorn horns had magical properties and could purify water and cure diseases. Scammers took advantage of this belief by selling narwhal horns as unicorn horns for exorbitant prices. It wasn't until later that people realized they had been duped by a clever hoax. Imagine paying a fortune for a narwhal horn thinking it was a unicorn's magical horn! So, next time you're tempted by something too good to be true, remember the unicorn horn scam of the 17th century. What's the most bizarre scam you've ever heard of? Share in the comments below!