Is Florida Home to the Fountain of Youth?
Whether you think it’s a tall tale or not, many people believe Florida is home to the Fountain of Youth, in the form of a fresh water spring. The story began with Juan Ponce de Leon, Spanish explorer from the 1500s, who searched for the fountain when he arrived in Florida in 1513.
Today, tourists can visit the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park in St. Augustine, Florida, where historic plaques mark the spot where Ponce de Leon landed. Many visitors drink from the fountain at the park, even though experts say it is not “the” fountain.
In fact, Florida is so convinced that it is home to the fountain, there are even plastic surgery clinics in Florida that name themselves after the fountain and promise all sorts of anti-aging miracles.
However, David Copperfield thinks he recently discovered the real Fountain, not far from Florida’s coast, on the four islands he purchased for $50 million. The islands are located in the Bahamas and are called Musha Cay.
Copperfield claims there is water on the islands that will revive anything near death, whether it be a plant, animal…or, he believes, possibly even a human. He has scientists currently studying the water, but no results have been released. Copperfield isn’t keeping the islands all to himself, either. They are available to rent for up to 24 people at a time. I wonder how much that costs?
This leaves us with the final question. The Fountain of Youth: real anti-aging miracle, or brilliant marketing scheme? You decide.
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