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Feb 2021

31m 43s

Pele’s Curse

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Taking stones from the Hawaiian islands may seem harmless, but you may want to think twice before pocketing a memento. Taking a rock from the slopes of Kilauea will earn you the ire of Pele, the volcano goddess herself, and a lifetime of bad luck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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