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Did you know if you happen to pick up a volcanic rock while at the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, you just might regret it?

The legend has it that the volcano goddess Pele will curse anyone who takes rocks, sand or seashells from the park. It may seem like superstitious nonsense, but the number of people who insist that their lives have taken serious turns for the worse after taking such a souvenir are in the thousands.

Every day, the local hotels and park offices get packages in the mail with rocks in them as people try to return their stolen treasures.

Believe it or don't, but you should think twice about picking up that curious black rock while in Hawaii.