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1. Why has the number of visitors to the village of Frinley increase?
Because a cursed tree was mentioned in a newspaper.
2. Why does this tree have an evil reputation?
It is said that if anyone touches the tree, he will have bad luck; if he picks a leaf, he will die.
3. Why has the vicar refused to have the tree cut down?
He thinks that the tree is a useful source of income, as tourists have been coming from all parts of the country to see it.
4. What has ever happened to the tourists who have been picking leaves and cutting their names on the tree-trunk?
So far, not one of them has been struck down by sudden death!
The tiny village of Frinley is said to possess a 'cursed tree'.
