An Absurd Story [September 13.01]

This is the absurd true story of 'Timothy Dexter' in 18th-century America, who became a millionaire overnight due to 'unbelievable luck' whenever he was tricked by others, despite having no business knowledge. 1. Became a Millionaire by Buying Worthless Paper Money: Right after the American Revolutionary War, he bought up all the hyperinflated currency that everyone else was discarding, saying, "It'll be worthless soon." Not long after, the government announced a policy guaranteeing the currency's value at face value, making him a wealthy man overnight.