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Universe, Adorned: Ornament in Culture, Cosmos, and Consciousness

The Emerald

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A Magpie's Nest Is Full of Bright, Shiny Things

Magpie's syndrome, as it is sometimes called, is to be drawn to bright, shiny objects. Most humans are really just magpies in disguise: we like our shiny things. Let us count the ways, shell by shell, bead by bead. One talisman at a time.

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