Episode 2 of You Couldn’t Make It Up tells the story of a small German town—Rothenburg ob der Tauber—that launched a voucher system to encourage local shopping. But the design of the notes? A little too convincing. Soon, the “Rothenburg Schein” was being used just like real euros—and nobody seemed to notice.
Local shops accepted them. Tourists passed them around. One note even ended up on eBay for €160.
Is this a true account of a real economic mix-up? A complete fabrication? Or a heavily embellished tale built around a grain of truth?
That’s for you to figure out.
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Just like every episode of You Couldn’t Make It Up, this one gives you no clues up front. No confirmation. No verdict. You won’t find the answer in the episode—but you will eventually. The truth is revealed at the start of a future instalment or posted on ckdsradio.eu 8 to 12 weeks after the episode airs.
In the meantime, trust your instincts—and question everything.
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The game continues. Can you spot the lie?
