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The Mummy's Curse (Classic)

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

CHAPTER

Debunking Myths of the Mummy's Curse

This chapter explores the misconceptions surrounding the coffin of an unknown priestess of Amun-Ra, particularly its erroneous ties to the Titanic. The narrator recounts their visit to the British Museum to clarify the truth behind the legend while contemplating the eerie tales associated with mummies.

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