With A Name Like The Hope Diamond, It’s Gotta Be Cursed (Or Not)

from Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson · host Brady Carlson

Today in 1958, the Hope Diamond became property of the Smithsonian Institution. Legend has it the giant blue diamond carries with it a centuries-old curse... even though some of its owners have actually done just fine for themselves. Plus: a statue in Spain pays tribute to a heavy metal enthusiast known as the Rocker Grandma.  History of the Hope Diamond (Smithsonian Institution) The Secret History Of The Hope Diamond: How Pierre Cartier Sold A Cursed Jewel (Forbes) This Granny Rocks! (Eye on Spain) The real gems are our Patreon backers

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