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Have you ever felt like you werecursed?

Like bad things were happening to you and you couldnt really explain why?

Now, shes decided to return the stolen artifacts in the hopes of breaking the curse.

Ancient Ruins of Pompeii

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So what exactly did Nicole take?

She looted a piece of marble wall, two pieces of amphora vases, and twomosaic tiles.

She blamed her misdemeanors on being young and dumb at the time when she took the ancient items.

Stolen Artifacts from Pompeii Returned to Break a Curse

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I wanted a piece of history that couldnt be bought, she explains.

She returned the small pieces of Pompeii in 2020, sure that the curse continued to affect her life.

Some people are troubled by their conscience and want to do the right thing.

Stolen Artifacts from Pompeii Returned to Break a Curse

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Others believe that their actions have directly affected the way their lives have turned out.

Stolen items have turned up for sale on eBay, and even more have been uncovered by authorities.

Stolen Artifacts from Pompeii Returned to Break a Curse

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