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Surprised anons haven't cracked these.
Kek I'm no autist or ..I'd have some gems.
The Secret, in 1982. It included 12 short verses, together with an equal number of intricate paintings by American artist John Jude Palencar. At the same time, Preiss buried 12 ceramic boxes, or “casques,” in various locations around North America.
John Jude Palencar. Photo by Ian Palencar CC BY SA 3.0
John Jude Palencar. Photo by Ian Palencar CC BY SA 3.0
The idea was that readers of the book would have to match each painting to a verse and thus find clues to the whereabouts of the boxes. Each box has a ceramic key that would be exchanged for a gem valued at around $1,000.
However, unlike the frenzy caused by the earlier published Masquerade, by Kit Williams, The Secret never attained the same fame. Preiss had expected that the first of the boxes would be found within 30 days of the book’s publication, but it took six months. To this date, only two boxes have been found, despite a cult-like following of dedicated puzzle-solvers.
Anon remembers History Channel or Discovery did a episode or two on subject, was dasting.
Moar Sauce: https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/08/27/hidden-treasures/?andro=1&chrome=1
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