The shoreline of Nova Scotia is occupied by some of the world’s most beautiful small islands, with one of the most popular among metal detecting enthusiasts being Oak Island. Oak Island is linked to several historical events and pirates like Blackbeard, who is believed to have hidden his treasure there. Treasure? Yeah, it has been […]
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Now and then, I receive quarters painted either red or blue. I wondered why people paint them until a friend told me a painted coin is a jukebox quarter. While I am well aware of what a jukebox is, I am not sure why jukebox owners had to paint the coin they feed on the
Legend has it that Tennessee’s Flat Creek is the site where you can find the Denton Treasure. People believe that this contained $15,000 worth of gold and was a payroll chest buried by the US Army. If you are planning to treasure hunt in Tennessee, it is worth noting that the metal detecting laws here
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Can a metal detector detect tungsten? Tungsten is a rare element. This element is also paramagnetic, meaning it has a weak attraction to magnets. It is common knowledge that metal detectors work by sensing the magnetic fields created by their target. It leads us to the question – can tungsten create enough magnetic field for
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Metal detectors are an awesome tool, especially once you learn how to “tune it in” to the environment your searching. One of the first things you find is about aluminum in the ground and the importance of setting your machine to find it – or not. So, will a metal detector find aluminum? Suppose you’re
South Carolina has a long history with pirates. Most modern-day pirates like the Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet are closely tied with the Palmetto State. Currently, it’s a popular spot among treasure hunters, thanks to the fact that several towns, including Charleston, SC, were known hubs for pirates during the age of piracy. According to the
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As one of the original colonies, North Carolina is a historical state with lots of lost treasures for you to find. After all, most of the Revolutionary Wars occurred here, and some of the world’s famous pirates used this state as a base for their operations. And one of the most familiar tales of hidden
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Before beginning a metal detecting outing always be aware of the regulations for your area, this could involve Federal, State, County and/or Local legislation. This often means searching local Municipalities, along with State Parks and Recreation Websites. National Parks have clear laws that can be read HERE. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has more
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Generally, there are more than just potatoes buried in Idaho’s soil; the ground has managed to keep most things a secret for centuries. The ground has kept treasure hunters guessing for a decade, but this hasn’t stopped us from searching for hidden treasures. And unlike some states, Idaho is considered metal detecting friendly; after all,
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One of Nevada’s recent and popular treasures is Ted Binion’s fortunes. Binion was a casino executive who died at the age of 55. Before his death, he reportedly buried millions of dollars’ worth of silver in one of his properties in Nevada. Nevada has other treasures, and they are waiting to discover them. The 15
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