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DevinThe biggest treasure found in the US is often considered to be the 1985 discovery of the "Atocha Motherlode," a collection of gold, silver, and emeralds worth an estimated $450 million. It was recovered from the wreck of the Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha by treasure hunter Mel Fisher off the coast of Key West, Florida.
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What is the biggest diamond ring ever made?
The biggest diamond ring ever made is called The Spirit of de Grisogono. It weighs 312.24 carats, or 62.45 g. It is also a black diamond and is the largest black diamond ever found.
What was the biggest pure gold nugget ever found?
The Welcome Stranger is the biggest pure gold nugget ever found, discovered in Australia in 1869. It weighed a whopping 2,284 ounces (about 158 pounds) and was valued at the time of discovery at around $10,000.
What is the largest scorpion ever found?
The largest scorpion ever found is the Emperor scorpion (Pandinus imperator), which can grow up to 9 inches (23 centimeters) in length. These scorpions are native to Africa and are known for their impressive size and striking appearance.
What is the biggest amount of gold that has ever been found?
The largest nugget of gold ever found was the Welcome Stranger nugget, discovered in Australia in 1869, weighing approximately 2316 troy ounces (72 kg).
What is the biggest snowflake ever found?
The record for the largest snowflake found was 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick, discovered in Fort Keogh, Montana in 1887.
