Ep 6. How to Sell the Eiffel Tower, Killer Lake and Cinderella Girl

In season 17, episode 6 of the show Mysteries at the Museum, viewers are taken on a journey through some of history's most mysterious and intriguing stories. The episode, entitled "How to Sell the Eiffel Tower, Killer Lake and Cinderella Girl," features three different historical mysteries, each with their own unique twists and turns.

First up is the mystery of how a con artist named Victor Lustig managed to successfully sell the Eiffel Tower not once, but twice. Lustig was a master con artist who managed to dupe some of the most powerful people in the world. He even managed to trick notorious gangster Al Capone. But how did he manage to sell one of the world's most iconic landmarks and get away with it? The episode explores Lustig's life and methods, as well as the aftermath of his audacious con.

Next, viewers will learn about a deadly lake in Tanzania that has claimed the lives of countless animals and humans alike. Known as Lake Natron, this body of water is so toxic that it can instantly kill anything that touches it. However, it's not just the deadly nature of the lake that makes it mysterious. There are also strange geological features that make scientists wonder if there is something even more nefarious at play. The episode delves into the history and science of Lake Natron, as well as the efforts to study and understand it.

Lastly, the episode explores the mystery of the "Cinderella Girl" – a young woman who turned up at a hospital in Chicago in 2005 with no memory of who she was or how she got there. The media dubbed her the "Cinderella Girl" due to the glass slippers she was wearing when she was found. Despite extensive efforts to identify her, the Cinderella Girl's true identity remains a mystery to this day. The episode follows the investigative efforts of a journalist who has been trying to solve this case for over a decade.

Overall, Mysteries at the Museum season 17 episode 6 offers a rich and varied look at some of history's most compelling and unusual stories. From con artists to deadly lakes to amnesiacs, the episode covers a lot of ground and is sure to leave viewers fascinated and intrigued.