On his ninth birthday, the narrator received a metal detector from their father and began metal detecting adventures. Throughout a 100-mile journey in their father's flip-flops, they found various items, including a possible gold brick, but mostly encountered trash. They aimed to sell their loot at a pawn shop or on eBay but faced challenges. They reflected on the need for ocean cleanup and hoped their future child might find more treasure than trash.
Here are the key facts extracted from the provided text:
1. On the narrator's ninth birthday, their dad surprised them with a metal detector.
2. The narrator mentions finding various items while metal detecting, including an iPhone, a gold ring, and airpod cases.
3. They discovered a large amount of trash on the beach during their metal detecting journey.
4. The narrator embarked on a 100-mile metal detecting journey.
5. The narrator encountered a humorous situation where they tried to give away a lost phone but were declined.
6. The narrator's goal was to collect enough subscribers to surpass Dr. Phil on YouTube.
7. The narrator mentioned a sponsorship deal with Chime, a financial app.
8. They found what they believed to be a medieval "Baby Bottle Pop" during their journey.
9. The narrator expressed hope that their future child would continue the metal detecting tradition.
10. At the end of the journey, the narrator attempted to sell their findings at a pawn shop and later considered selling them on eBay.
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