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It’s estimated that around 400,000 people give the stone a smooch every year. There are plenty of varying versions of how the Blarney stone came to be, many of which are rooted in Irish mythology.

According to legend, you can acquire it at any point in your life; all you have to do is kiss the famous Irish Blarney Stone. Blarney is a small town in Ireland with a big reputation. Its ...