Oak Island Treasure Hunting Insights

Rick Leina and his team explore Oak Island, guided by Leverne Johnson's theory that treasure could be located by drawing lines between mysterious stones. Despite using advanced equipment, they find only a small piece of wood at 35 ft, leading to both disappointment and hope for future discoveries.

Who are the Herolds in relation to the Oak Island treasure hunt?

• Distant relatives of L. Johnson

• Current treasure hunters

• Engineers hired by Rick Leina

• Local historians

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What was the main focus of L. Johnson's treasure hunting theory?

• Using advanced technology

• Following ancient maps

• Focusing on unexplored areas

• Exploring underwater caves

What did Johnson's model involve to locate the treasure shaft?

• Drawing lines between specific stones

• Mapping the island's topography

• Using a metal detector

• Consulting with local experts

What was the purpose of bringing in a coring rig?

• To drill for oil

• To find evidence of a treasure vault

• To map the island

• To test soil samples

At what depth was the piece of wood found?

• 40 feet

• 25 feet

• 30 feet

• 35 feet

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Why was the discovery of the wood piece significant?

• It was made of rare wood

• It was engraved with symbols

• It indicated a possible tunnel or vault

• It was part of a shipwreck

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What was the team's reaction to finding no additional wood?

• They were excited

• They were indifferent

• They were surprised and disappointed

• They were relieved

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What does the team reflect on regarding their search?

• The cost of the expedition

• The local legends

• The significance of their findings

• The weather conditions

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What is notable about the equipment used in the search?

• It was borrowed from another team

• It was outdated

• It was the most sophisticated ever used on the island

• It was custom-built for the expedition

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What is the potential outcome of the team's findings?

• A book about their journey

• The discovery of a treasure vault

• A new theory about Oak Island

• A documentary film

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