This celebrity goo was created by Scott Hardie.

This goo was worth a point in January 2026.

publication date: Monday, January 26, 2026 (part of January 2026)

category: Crime

clue: Use your mega-memory to guess the name of this quack natural-cures author, and frequent convict for fraud, that "they" (presumably the FTC) don't want you to know about.

explanation: Trudeau has a long history of fines and imprisonment after convictions for various frauds, most notably from the Federal Trade Commission. Among his most famous products are the "Mega Memory" brand of audio tapes, and the book Natural Cures "They" Don't Want You to Know About and its sequels. more…

intended difficulty: easy

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, and Richard Slominsky


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