Oak Island, a small island off the coast of Nova Scotia, has been the site of one of history's longest and most elaborate treasure hunts. It all began in 1795 when three teenagers discovered a peculiar depression in the ground, leading them to unearth layers of oak logs every ten feet in what is now known as the "Money Pit." Early excavators were thwarted by an ingenious booby trap—a series of sophisticated flood tunnels that fill the pit with seawater. The mystery deepened with the alleged discovery of a now-vanished stone tablet covered in cryptic symbols, which was said to translate to: "Forty feet below two million pounds lie buried."

The treasure hunt's allure has attracted notable figures, including U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and actor John Wayne, who both invested in excavation efforts. While the Money Pit remains a focal point, recent technological advancements have shifted attention to a man-made swamp on the island. This new area has yielded intriguing finds, including a centuries-old lead cross, paved structures, and seismic data pointing to a large, ship-shaped anomaly buried deep within the mud.

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