What unique ability does Caleb Reed have?

His deformed middle finger lets him sense the location of gold.

Why did Caleb leave his brother's operation?

He received only scraps and mockery despite earning millions for Travis.

Alaskan Gold Rush

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Alaskan Gold Rush — A miner's deformed finger detects gold, fueling his break from an exploitative brother.

Caleb Reed possesses a deformed middle finger that acts as a natural divining rod for gold deposits. For years he labored in his brother Travis's operations, generating millions in profit while enduring meager pay and constant ridicule. He eventually walks away, investing his savings in a claim universally dismissed as worthless. Only Linda stands by his decision. Using his sensory gift, Caleb charts an enormous vein hidden beneath the rejected land. As Travis's established mines begin to yield nothing, Caleb readies his own strike, positioning himself to finally validate his independence and skill.

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What unique ability does Caleb Reed have?: His deformed middle finger lets him sense the location of gold.
Why did Caleb leave his brother's operation?: He received only scraps and mockery despite earning millions for Travis.