26 – The Giant Frog Farming Swindle

Albert Broel was a man of mystery. Claiming to be the son of Polish nobility, he arrived in America during World War 1 and set out to make his fortune. After a few failed ventures in alternative medicine and matchmaking, he turned to raising and canning giant frogs. Not content to stop there, he made up ingenious ways to get other people to pay him to start their own farms too. ——————-Please support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foodhistorypod and get early access to episodes, bonus content and more.Find full episode transcripts and sources/references on the website: www.foodhistorypodcast.com——————-Huge thanks also go to HelloFresh for sponsoring this episode.Get fresh pre-measured ingredients with mouth-watering seasonal recipes delivered right to your door.Offer: $80 Discount ($50 – $20 – $10) Including Free Shipping on First Box!Tap this link and use the code below: https://hellofresh-ca.o5kg.net/c/2544961/791027/7893Code: HFAFF80——————-

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