February 28, 2017 08:51 am PST
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The U.S. government has a "conscience fund" for repayments from those who have defrauded it
For 200 years the U.S. Treasury has maintained a "conscience fund" that accepts repayments from people who have defrauded or stolen from the government. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll describe the history of the fund and some of the more memorable and puzzling contributions it's received over the years.
We'll also ponder Audrey Hepburn's role in World War II and puzzle over an illness cured by climbing poles.
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