Philosopher's stone

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The elusive Philosopher's stone is believed to be the object of medieval alchemists' quest for the transmutation of base metals such as lead into gold. Interestingly enough, Asian Taoist philosphers spent a lot of effort seeking the elixir of life in a quest for immortality. Viewed from a great distance, the two are not dissimilar.
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