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Good luck charm

A good luck charm is something that some people believe can help bring good fortune and prevent bad luck. It’s kind of like having a magical friend watching over you all the time.

Different people believe different things can be good luck charms. Some might think that a four-leaf clover is a lucky charm because it’s rare and special. Others might think a horseshoe is lucky because it’s said to hold good energy.

Some people even think that their lucky charm can help protect them from bad things happening. It’s like having a superhero power that keeps harm away.

The important thing to remember is that good luck charms don’t have any scientific evidence to back them up, so they might not actually work. But if holding onto a special charm makes you feel good and gives you hope, it’s okay to keep believing in it.
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