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Earth: Thar's (Still) Gold in Them Thar Hills
Gold prices are at all-time highs and a new gold rush is on in Alaska. Jorge Ribas finds a few prospectors looking to strike it rich.
Added: Mar 31, 2008
Views: 17278 Views
Runtime: 03:09
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