Brennan Kruszewski

The Astonishing Legacy of the Original Snake Oil Salesman

In 1893, Clark Stanley showcased his “snake oil” liniment at a Chicago expo, claiming pain-relief properties derived from a rattlesnake. Despite lacking efficacy, his product gained popularity. Eventually exposed as a fraud, Stanley inspired the term “snake oil salesman.” Modern influencers mirror his tactics, complicating public health misinformation that physicians must actively combat.

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