"Soapy" the gangster Smith got his moniker from his infamous soap scam.
Who would have guessed that soap had so many - not always legitimate - connections to money and power? Jefferson Randolph Smith, an American con artist, gangster, and crime boss, earned the moniker "Soapy" at the end of the 1800s after making a fortune with his prize soap sell con. It was a simple crime designed to quickly swindle unsuspecting passers-by, involving wrapping bars of soap in various denominations of notes, covering them with plain paper, pretending to mix them in with bars devoid of money, and then selling off these latter bars at an inflated price while maintaining the façade that some of the packages contained money. In reality, only members of Smith's notorious Soap Gang, who w
Related Facts
During hypnosis, a person remains completely awake.
A manned spacecraft first travelled through the asteroid belt in 1972.
Stingray babies arrive at the world fully formed.
Fun Fact! Brazilian Samba dates back to the 1800’s
Dry skin may become flaky and pale in the heat
Did you Know? Glass gem corn exists!
The mouth of a sea urchin is referred to as "Aristotle's Lantern."
There are three layers to a coconut.
It wasn't until 1916 that blueberries were cultivated (highbush).
Starbucks has been sued for under-filling lattes.
Despite its humble beginnings, soap has managed to establish an empire.
Anxiety Often Begins In Childhood
Tragic occurrences contribute to the development of conspiracy ideas.
The Balinese only have four names.
Bhutan is well-known for its brilliant, colourful celebrations.
Did you Know? There is a record of eating 29 cupcakes in just 30 seconds.
TERMITES DON'T JUST EAT WOOD
Crickets get chirpy during summer.
Women spend more than twice as much time as men on unpaid labor around the world.
Dussehra is also known as Vijay Dashmi in some Hindu subcultures,
New Medicines Incorporate Infusions and Backrub
Did you Know? Nectarine means sweet like nectar.
Cigarette smoking raises the likelihood of insulin resistance.
To visit Bhutan, tourists must spend a minimum of US$200 per day.
Do you know about the cursed The Hands Resist Him Painting?