Sitting on a Gold Mine

CNN reported that villagers ventured into a nearby mine hoping to find gold. But they became trapped when the mine flooded. After being stuck for days, some intrepid rescuers got them out. And best of all, they did find gold!¹

"I hope they learned a lesson," my wife said.

"Yes, it's that someone will rescue you if you do something stupid." I went on to wonder aloud, "Are there any mines in our town that I can look for gold in?"

"You bet there is. I'm sitting on one."

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¹https://www.cnn.com/2026/05/30/asia/laos-cave-rescue-intl