Fenn's treasure
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Re: Fenn's treasure
Two thoughts on the the "but for" lability.
1) saying "but for" is a great set up for a 5th grade joke
2) in Japan if you're involved in an accident, you are automatically assessed fault and some liability. Normally 10 percent minimum. If you're stopped at a light and someone rear ends you, you are at least 10 percent to blame because if you hadn't been there, the crash might not have happened.
Definitely at odds with the American mindset, but lines up with the Japanese collective mindset.
1) saying "but for" is a great set up for a 5th grade joke
2) in Japan if you're involved in an accident, you are automatically assessed fault and some liability. Normally 10 percent minimum. If you're stopped at a light and someone rear ends you, you are at least 10 percent to blame because if you hadn't been there, the crash might not have happened.
Definitely at odds with the American mindset, but lines up with the Japanese collective mindset.
Re: Fenn's treasure
If i found it, id want anonymity also. Keep 100% of the treasure instead of paying tax on it. Also, so you wouldn't get robbed.4thPlaceAtFieldDay wrote: ↑Sun Jun 07, 2020 7:25 pm I always wondered if Fenn made the mistake of hiding it on public land. If someone found it on public land, couldn't the government claim ownership of the property? Hence, the finder of the treasure would need to remain anonymous.
I hope Fenn releases the information on where it was though. Wouldnt it be hilarious if it was right off a 14er trail.
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Re: Fenn's treasure
And I should have posted this with the Yahoo! mention...as I'm sure they've looked deep into the mystery!
I think it's b.s. either way.
I think it's b.s. either way.
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Re: Fenn's treasure
2 words.
FAKE NEWS
FAKE NEWS
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Re: Fenn's treasure
Fake that it was found?
Or fake that it existed?
It's plausible, but very hard to prove.
Or fake that it existed?
It's plausible, but very hard to prove.
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Re: Fenn's treasure
Found or Existed, take your pick.
What is plausible? That an old guy buried millions of dollars of gold and gems and invited the world to go look for it or that people would want to believe that he did?
Sorry, still living in the real world.
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"Social Justice" = Injustice
Progressives are Oxy-morons
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Re: Fenn's treasure
It is probably an empty chest with a note inside that reads: "the treasure is the journey and all the friends you made along the way."
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Re: Fenn's treasure
My parents know Forest Fenn. While he never told them anything specifically about the treasure they believe he is kooky enough to have done something like that.
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Re: Fenn's treasure
No, to actually hide a treasure.
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Re: Fenn's treasure
I don't know if this was posted previously, but thought it was fun to watch...
https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2020/06/0 ... -big-story
https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2020/06/0 ... -big-story
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