39. Bonanza is a Slang Term
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If you happen to be a miner or come from a family of miners, you probably already know the term “bonanza,” but not from the hit TV show. That’s because “bonanza” is an old slang term used to describe large deposits of ore or minerals. Interestingly, a real-life bonanza was found near the Cartwright’s Ranch near the Comstock Lode.