Mystery of Oak Island Has Finally Been Uncovered, But Not Without A Major Cost

Erwin’s Search Efforts

Arriving in 1938, another treasure hunting hopeful made his way to Oak Island. Erwin Hamilton began drilling in 1939. He found rocks and gravel pieces 190 feet below along with a layer of limestone splintered with Oak, indicating something wooden was just below the stone…

The More You Know

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Abraham Lincoln was a wrestling champion.
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