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a rock you decided was magic, and somehow it works on your brain
word originFrom Greek telesma, meaning a completion or sacred rite
placebo powerBelief in lucky charms measurably improves performance under pressure
vs amuletTalismans actively grant power; amulets just defend you
royal skySome were forged under specific star alignments for potency
chess linkInspired a 2006 Pixar-style trend of pocket worry stones