Canadian’s bad luck shows myth not a load of Blarney

[snopes]

A Canadian who took a piece of the wall Blarney Castle during a visit has returned it following a spate of bad luck.

http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland...ey-126412.html

[GenYus234]

What happens if you combine the piece of the wall and the tiki doll from the cave?

Whatever you do don't kiss the Blarney Stone for good luck and the gift of gab - the locals have a tendency to relieve themselves on it prior to the arrival of the tour bus crowd and then watch in amusement as they do so. Definitely not good luck.

Pugrider

Choose your battlements wisely. My piece of Himeji Castle has been much less troublesome!

Also, this is quite amusing: http://www.jfponline.com/pages.asp?aid=6901

This world traveler complained of lower-left quadrant pain after he kissed the Blarney stone.

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The stone is placed in an almost inaccessible position near the top of the castle. You must arch your back and kiss the stone in an upside down position while a trusted friend holds your feet and legs (FIGURE 1). This maneuver places tremendous strain on the anterior abdominal wall as you attempt to right yourself from an exaggerated, hyperextended position. Enough history. Solve the dilemma!