Video - Fool's Gold Folly: The Deceptive Gold Rush Trick

Did you know that during the Gold Rush in the 1800s, people would pay exorbitant prices for "Prospectors' Fools Gold," thinking it was real gold? These fake gold nuggets were often made of iron pyrite, fooling many eager gold seekers. This deceptive act left many prospectors feeling like fools themselves! But the real gold was out there, waiting to be discovered. So next time you're searching for treasure, remember to always keep an eye out for fool's gold and follow the old saying: "All that glitters is not gold." What other intriguing history facts will we uncover next? Let's keep digging!