![]() Did you know that over 2,000 years ago, a Chinese emperor developed a metal detecting device using magnets? The purpose of his invention was to find weapons before they were used to assassinate him! In the early 20th century in America, metal detectors were developed to prevent employee theft in factories. During WWII, more advanced equipment was developed to aid in locating land mines. In 1945, these mine detectors, along with countless other war surplus items, showed up in the marketplace at a fraction of their cost. Veterans familiar with the mine detectors were quick to realize that this equipment could also locate buried treasure... and a new hobby was born! Just one more reason to thank a Vet for his/her service! Today, several companies such as Garrett, Fisher, Tesoro, and Bounty Hunter have perfected the modern art of metal detecting and the machines just keep getting better. Metal detecting is a hobby that can actually pay for itself and then some! Check out the wide selection of metal detectors at GoldRushTradingPost.com to learn more. Add Comment | Thrifty Princess
The Thrifty Princess is constantly bargain shopping and coupon cutting throughout the Kingdom (and cyberspace). When I find royal deals on anything and everything, I share the information so you can be thrifty, too. You can also follow me on Twitter where I post special deals and sales throughout the day. ArchivesJanuary 2012 CategoriesAll |


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