Today is (we think) the birthday of Victor Lustig, perhaps the most notorious scammer of all time. He swindled Al Capone once and "sold" the Eiffel Tower twice! Plus: if you need help relaxing these days, try the ambient soundscapes of Swiss artist Zimoun.
The Man Who Sold the Eiffel Tower. Twice. (Smithsonian)
Smooth Operator: How Victor Lustig Sold The Eiffel Tower (Mental Floss)
Sound Sculptures (Nag on the Lake)
