The dark past of one of Los Angeles' most iconic tourist attractions - and why people still think it's cursed
Even if you've never been to Griffith Park, in Los Angeles, you'll definitely have seen it on TV.
One of Los Angeles ' leading attractions, the public park, in California's Santa Monica Mountains, is where the iconic Hollywood sign is located, as well as the Los Angeles Zoo, and Griffith Observatory, celebrating its 90th anniversary this year.
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