Buried treasure appeals to everyone. Who hasn't dreamt of finding a stray doubloon on the beach? For that matter, who hasn't wished for a shortcut to finding a misplaced piece of metal in the backyard ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether stashed by Captain Kidd or as a plot point in The Goonies, buried treasure has a certain allure ...