Could Gold Be Hiding Under that Plaster or Paint?

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Could Gold Be Hiding Under that Plaster or Paint?

Those two exotic stories remind us that over the years, people have taken pains to disguise gold items from thieves, invading armies, greedy relatives and other hostile forces. At other times, gold has become hidden from sight by fires, drifting sand and other natural forces. What should you be on the lookout for? Here’s a quick list…

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Gold in the Great Religions

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Gold in the Great Religions

No doubt, the spring season triggers thoughts of rebirth and renewal in all those religions. That made us wonder how many stories from the world’s great religions have to do with gold. Here are some that we found for you. And interesting to note, they just might contain some useful lessons about how to find gold in your own hunting for recyclable treasures. 

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What the World’s Largest Golden Buddha Tells Us About Recycling Gold

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What the World’s Largest Golden Buddha Tells Us About Recycling Gold

If you want to see what is probably the most valuable piece of metallic art on the planet, you’re going to have to hop on a plane, go to Thailand and go see the Golden Buddha (called the “Phra Phuttha Maha Suwan” in Thai), located in the Wat Traimit temple in Bangkok. 

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