Tongue-tied all the time? Tired of being the wallflower in parties and social occasions? If you’re one to believe in myths and local legends, then make a trip to Ireland and pay a visit to the Blarney Stone, a block of bluestone located at the top of the Blarney Castle, 8 km from Cork Ireland. Also known as the Stone of Eloquence, it is said that kissing the stone gives the person the gift of gab. Different stories surround the mystical powers of the stone – some with biblical origins even – but historically the stone was presented as a token of gratitude to Cormac McCarthy by Robert the Bruce in 1314 for his support in the Battle of Bannockburn. The Blarney Stone is now one of the most popular tourist attractions in Ireland.