Friday, May 1, 2026

Question: Which Florida island got its name after a developer claimed to have discovered a treasure chest full of Spanish doubloons?

Answer: Treasure Island

In 1918, a developer named W.D. McAdoo claimed to have discovered a treasure chest full of Spanish doubloons on an island off St. Petersburg, where he was planning to break ground. The supposed find sparked interest not only on his island but also on a nearby one, which developers quickly rechristened Treasure Island.