Is there treasure on Oak Island?

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Is there treasure on Oak Island?

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Feb 17, 2015

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Off Nova Scotia, the tiny spit of land called Oak Island has been host to waves of treasure hunters for more than 200 years. Some of them lost their lives in the search for a treasure reputedly buried in a deep pit. But is anything really there? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Feb 17, 2015

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