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A desert tomb had been sealed for thousands of years. The first explorers to see inside found extraordinary golden treasures, the mummy of a young pharaoh, and an early death! At least that is the story of King Tut's curse. There are many more stories of cursed mummies and other preserved bodies from all over the world. But is any of it true? Read all about these spooky tales and learn how to think differently about curses to explain what was really going on.
Tom Jackson
Tom Jackson has written about two hundred books over twenty-five years. His specialties are natural history, technology, and all things scientific. Tom studied zoology at Bristol University and has worked in zoos and as a conservationist. He lives in Bristol, England, with his wife and three children.
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