Here's why you might find Lego on Irish beaches — and what you should do with it
Tracey Williams, author of Adrift: The Curious Tale of the Lego Lost at Sea
It's definitely not treasure in the making-your-fortune sense but in terms of longevity and adventure, little bits of Lego washed up on beaches for the past two decades are a real bounty.
And just like the pirates' caskets bursting with jewels in movies and books this treasure has also sparked quests and tales.
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