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The Mummy’s Curse

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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Curse of the Pharaoh and Magnetism in Paris

This chapter delves into the enigmatic deaths linked to Tutankhamen's tomb, weighing theories of a curse against scientific skepticism. It also transitions to 1784 Paris, highlighting a peculiar healing device and the mystical allure of magnetism amidst the revolutionary backdrop.

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