MetaFilter posts tagged with metaldetector

chuckdarwin — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 03:07:22 -0800

In 1840, the Cuerdale Hoard - the greatest Viking silver treasure trove ever found outside Russia - is found in Lancashire. 2007: a father and son find an amazing Viking hoard while metal detecting in in Harrogate. The most important find of its type in Britain for over 150 years, it reveals a remarkable diversity of cultural contacts in the medieval world, with objects coming from as far apart as Afghanistan in the East and Ireland in the West, as well as Russia, Scandinavia and continental Europe.

Bill Wyman Is All About The Metal

amyms — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 21:18:53 -0800

Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman has a Signature Metal Detector. It's not about security, it's about treasure hunting, baby. Let Bill tell you all about (and sell you on) his hobby. Via the J-Walk Blog.

"Speaks strange language? Check. Ethnic-style dress? Check. Very suspicious".

matteo — Sat, 23 Apr 2005 10:36:10 -0800

Terrorists from Antarctica. Two Seaworld penguins flying out of San Diego airport are sent walking through the metal detector. Better safe than sorry. via BoingBoing, via Schneier