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An incredible blue diamond was said to have been stolen from a goddess. Through the centuries, people who owned the gem seemed to suffer terrible luck. A king even lost his entire kingdom! That is the story of the Hope Diamond curse. There are many more stories of cursed gems and other objects from all over the world. Read about these eerie tales and learn the truths behind them.
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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