5 Accidental Discoveries That Changed the World
5 Accidental Discoveries That Changed the World

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Metal detectorist finds Roman treasure in Suffolk.

In 1992, Eric Lawes found a 1,500-year-old Roman treasure while looking for a lost hammer in Suffolk, England.

The hoard included 15,000 gold and silver coins and 200 pieces of gold jewelry.

The British government purchased the hoard for £1.75 million, and it is now on display at the British Museum in London.