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.
(..) Yeah, I've heard of it. Lost a few clients your way. I'd like to ask you about one of them. - Have a seat. - Thank you. Which client? Now you got my curiosity aroused. - John Coffey. - Ah. Coffey. He causing you problems? No. Can't say he is. He doesn't like the dark and cries on occasion... (..)1999 The Green Mile