Metal detecting is a fun hobby for some, and a serious passion for others, so here's a primer for the newly interested investigators looking to hop in.

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A Norwegian man had barely unwrapped his new metal detector when he discovered what experts have described as the “gold find of the century.” Erlend Bore, 51, told NBC News by telephone Thursday that ...

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So, you've binged a few treasure-hunting shows and now you're wondering if your own old detector in the garage can find you a pirate chest. One of the first questions that may pop up in your head ...

G'day — I'm Leigh. I search for treasure around the world using scuba diving, metal detecting, and magnet fishing. My treasure-hunting motto is "Anything could be anywhere!" I have lots of fun on ...

TUCSON, Ariz.—Joe Marihugh caught the gold bug years ago while running buckets of sand through a washer to extract flakes of the precious yellow metal. He and his wife once ran 50 buckets to retrieve ...