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Sep 2020
40m 57s

Treasure on Oak Island Pt. 1

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Oak Island is located off the coast of Nova Scotia and has been a popular treasure-hunting destination for over 200 years. But not every hunter has made it off the island alive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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