Chapter
The Curse of National Park Souvenirs
23:05 - 28:09 (05:03)
People who take souvenirs from national parks often receive letters of distress from all over the world, asking them to return the objects so that their life can return to normal. Despite being considered a nuisance by park rangers due to potential bugs and foreign objects, visitors continue to take the souvenirs.
Clips
The Brady Bunch episode featuring Pele's Curse introduced the idea of a tiki pendant bringing bad luck while vacationing in Hawaii.
23:05 - 24:01 (00:56)
Summary
The Brady Bunch episode featuring Pele's Curse introduced the idea of a tiki pendant bringing bad luck while vacationing in Hawaii. The curse is associated with the Hawaiian goddess of fire and volcanoes, Pele.
ChapterThe Curse of National Park Souvenirs
Episode55: She Who Shapes the Sacred Land. Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.
PodcastNational Park After Dark
Park rangers are receiving letters from all over the world from people who have taken petrified rocks and are now experiencing bad luck.
24:01 - 28:09 (04:07)
Summary
Park rangers are receiving letters from all over the world from people who have taken petrified rocks and are now experiencing bad luck. This is becoming a nuisance as the rocks can bring in unwanted bugs and foreign objects.