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Adventure stories love the idea of “clues,” something that gives the hero the information they need to find the next relic or treasure. Does this have ANY basis in history or fact? Has there ever been an uncovered find that directly lead to the discovery of something else in a different location?

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Has there ever been an actual documented case of a worldwide clue solving treasure hunt?

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What sort of propaganda was used by the British leading up to and during the American Revolution?

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Adventure stories love the idea of “clues,” something that gives the hero the information they need to find the next relic or treasure. Does this have ANY basis in history or fact? Has there ever been an uncovered find that directly lead to the discovery of something else in a different location?	16
Has there ever been an actual documented case of a worldwide clue solving treasure hunt?	4
What sort of propaganda was used by the British leading up to and during the American Revolution?	2