Monthly Archives: January 2009

Metal Detectors to Get That Rare Find

Jessica Deets asked: The first metal detector was invented by Alexander Graham Bell in the year 1881, just after the invention of telephone in 1876. Later, Fischer came out with a portable one in the year 1931. Today, metal detectors … Continue reading

Posted in Technology | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Metal Detecting – Coin Hunting or Coin Shooting Hot Spots

Robert W. Benjamin asked: Coin Hunting or ‘Coin Shooting’ as it’s often called, is not only very fun to do, but it can easily be very profitable. Finding just one gold piece or any rare coin can easily pay for … Continue reading

Posted in Art And Entertainment | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Treasure Hunting for Meteorites

David Cowley asked: Meteorites Treasures are falling from the sky.  A natural object originating in outer space that survives the impact with the earth’s surface is called a meteorite.  Most meteoroids burn up when entering the Earth’s atmosphere.  However, it … Continue reading

Posted in Destinations | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Treasure Hunting With Metal Detectors

David Cowley asked: People who use metal detectors for treasure hunting do tend to run up against an image problem.  The media and comedians like Steve Martin have poked a lot of fun at people who use these detectors.  But … Continue reading

Posted in Destinations | Tagged , , | Leave a comment