5. ‘Bonanza’ Means Exactly That
The show was named Bonanza after its real world counterpart, a slang term used by miners to describe a large mineral deposit or ore. Its meaning is synonymous with “jackpot”. A real life bonanza was discovered close to the Cartwright’s ranch, the famous Comstock Lode.
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