‘Hoax’ island

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An island in Nova Scotia has been attracting treasure hunters for centuries. No treasure has ever been found, but tourists keep coming. From a boat off the island’s shores, local diver and charter boat skipper Tony Sampson describes what he claims is “the world’s longest-running treasure hunt.” 

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