philosophers' stone
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Brandt believed that, if he could collect enough of this substance, he might be able to create the philosopher’s stone.
From The New Yorker • Dec. 27, 2019
But for the denizens of Silicon Beach, aircraft represent the ultimate hack — a philosopher’s stone that makes rest out of work.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2019
Sleep experts broadcast their advice and opinions as if some new philosopher’s stone has been found, and sleep books now grace both bestseller lists and bedside tables.
From The Guardian • Mar. 9, 2019
Stones played a key role in alchemy: the philosopher’s stone, the Chintamani.
From Slate • May 29, 2018
Under the guidance of my new preceptors I entered with the greatest diligence into the search of the philosopher’s stone and the elixir of life; but the latter soon obtained my undivided attention.
From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley
