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The Basano Vase

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The story of the Basano Vase is thought to originate either near to or within Napoli, Italy. Very little is known about the vase, or it's story, and it seems like the legend has been passed down purely through word of mouth. Apparently only one picture exists of the real vase, and there are no personal experiences or eyewitness accounts. All people know is the rumour of a curse which follows the vase wherever it goes. It's said that whoever owns the Basano Vase dies within three months of owning it, and this all started when an Italian bride was discovered dead while holding the vase. Today, no one knows where the vase is; but people have speculated that it could be buried or hidden within cemetery grounds.  History     It's important to stress that very little fact is known about the Basano Vase. There is a somewhat consistent story to it's life, but there are no names and very few dates which are known. It's said that the vase was cast from silver duri...
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Bodmin Jail

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Bodmin Jail is a notorious prison located on Berrycombe Road within Bodmin, Cornwall. Today the location serves as a hotel and attraction but, back from when it first opened at the end of the 1770s, Bodmin Jail conducted many executions in the way of hangings which would draw great crowds of people from around England. Not only did people die here from these hangings, but they also died here from natural causes such as disease. Overcrowding became a problem for Bodmin Jail during the 1800s, and this led to a few different extensions taking place. Finally, the jail closed during the 1920s; and with demolition attempts failing, the location became a nightclub before it first served as a visitor attraction. Bodmin Jail has recently undergone heavy investment and renovation to make it the hotel and attraction seen today.  Regarding hauntings, a number of prisoners who were hanged at the jail are said to haunt the location. There are a fair few vague hauntings too, such as '...
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