In 1925, Victor Lustig, a conman in France, impersonated a government official and managed to sell the Eiffel Tower twice. InFacts'ory Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp Victor Lustig In 1925, Victor Lustig, a conman in France, impersonated a government official and managed to sell the Eiffel Tower twice. Victor Lustig He decided to sell the Eiffel tower for metal scrap when he came across an article advocating its demolition. Lustig made a plan to pose as a government official and sell the Eiffel tower to metal scrappers. He sold the landmark for almost 70,000 dollars which equals millions today! Check out some famous landmarks in France, including the Eiffel tower! Leave your vote 151 Points Upvote Downvote Share FacebookTwitterPinterestWhatsApp - Advertisement - Must Read Shocking Secrets of the Infamous Characters Who Rival Hitler! 1964 New York World’s Fair- in pictures 10 Famous Women Of The Middle Ages The Incredible Dunkirk Evacuation- in rare pictures Elizabethan Food and Drink- Brief History & Key Facts Previous articleHigh-class women from Tudor time isolated themselves in the dark for a period of time before they give birth. They called this period “Lying in”. No men were allowed in their rooms. They believed being exposed to light could harm the eyes of the mother.Next articleImperial China had strict laws on how one depicts the dragon in the artwork. Commoners can only draw three claws. Nobility and high officials can use four and only the Emporer could use five. He could execute you for treason if you get caught using five claws. Related Articles Shocking Secrets of the Infamous Characters Who Rival Hitler! 1964 New York World’s Fair- in pictures 10 Famous Women Of The Middle Ages The Incredible Dunkirk Evacuation- in rare pictures Want to stay connected?Your daily dose of History. One fact at a time!Subscribe