The arrival of a construction crew at their house attracted/sparked/aroused the 'curiosity' of their neighbors.
He went into the store out of 'curiosity'. [=because he was curious to see what was in the store]
The movie failed to satisfy her 'curiosity' about the assassination.
(..) Stop bangin' that fork. It's used for eating, not for playin' with. And use your napkin, please Mr. Benjamin. Queenie! Hey, boy! I always had a healthy curiosity. What was up the street, or around the next corner? Benjamin! That is dangerous. Come back over here! Stay put, child! She was my mother. (..)2008 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button