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Poveglia Island, Italy Fact-Matching Game

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About This Challenge

Poveglia Island, Italy, is known for its dark history and mysterious past. In this game, players will uncover the secrets of the island as they piece together important information fragments.

  • Explore the abandoned asylum and discover the truth behind its haunting past.
  • Interact with ghosts and spirits to gather clues and solve the island’s mysteries.
  • Use spells to unlock hints and gain extra time to unravel the secrets of Poveglia Island.
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  • Poveglia Island is located in the Venetian Lagoon in Italy.
  • The island has a dark history and is rumored to be haunted.
  • Poveglia Island was first inhabited in the 5th century.
  • In the 14th century, the island was used as a quarantine station for plague victims.
  • The island was later used as a mental hospital in the 20th century.
  • Poveglia Island is off-limits to the public and is heavily guarded by the Italian government.
  • The island is known for its abandoned buildings and overgrown vegetation.
  • Legend has it that the soil on Poveglia Island is made up of the remains of plague victims.
  • Poveglia Island has been featured on several paranormal investigation shows.
  • In 2014, Poveglia Island was put up for auction with a starting bid of 400,000 euros.
  • The winning bidder of the auction for Poveglia Island was not disclosed to the public.
  • There are reports of paranormal activity on Poveglia Island, including ghost sightings and unexplained noises.
  • Poveglia Island is said to be cursed, with some believing that anyone who steps foot on the island will be plagued with bad luck.
  • The Italian government has considered turning Poveglia Island into a luxury resort, but plans have not come to fruition.
  • Poveglia Island is a popular destination for thrill-seekers and ghost hunters.
  • The island is only accessible by private boat and permission from the Italian government is required to visit.
  • Poveglia Island is located near the city of Venice, making it a popular day trip destination for tourists.
  • The island has been featured in several horror movies and TV shows, further adding to its spooky reputation.
  • Poveglia Island has been called one of the most haunted places in the world.
  • The exact origins of the name 'Poveglia' are unknown, but it is believed to come from the Latin word 'pollentia', meaning 'strength'.

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