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Rosary beads, a metal poker chip and a statuette of a Hindu monkey god.
They may sound like a random collection of items, but they can all be found in President Barack Obama's pockets.
Obama revealed in his annual YouTube interview that he carries an array of trinkets around with him to remind himself of people he has met during his presidency.
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The President said he keeps a bowl full of them in the White House and likes to take a few around with him.
Speaking to YouTuber Ingrid Nilsen, also known as Missglamorazzi, he said they gave him inspiration if he is ever feeling 'tired or discouraged'.
The first of four items he showed in the 35-minute long interview with three users of the video sharing website was rosary beads given to him by Pope Francis.
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Obama said they meant a lot to him because of his admiration for the Pontiff, but also because it makes him think about 'peace and promoting understanding and ethical behavior'.
He also showed a small statue of the Buddha that he was given by a Buddhist, and a lucky poker chip handed to him by a handlebar mustachioed biker during his first campaign.
'This is a lucky poker chip that's metal that this biker gave me,' he said. 'He was like bald and had a handlebar mustache and a bunch of tats. This is when I was in Iowa in 2007. He said, "this is my lucky poker chip. You can have it."'
He also showed Ms Nilsen a statuette of the Hindu monkey god Hanuman and a Coptic cross he was given in Ethiopia.
'The reason I thought it was useful to show these was because I carry them around all the time,' Obama said.
'I'm not that superstitious, it's not like I think necessarily I have to have them on me at all times, but it does remind me of all the other different people I've met along the way and how much they've invested in me.
'If I feel tired or I feel discouraged sometimes then I can reach into my pocket and say "that's something I can overcome because somebody gave me this privilege to work on these issues that affect them. I better get back to work."'
Earlier in the interview, the President faced questions on which Star Wars movie is the best and how dogs should wear pants.
Obama revealed he has not seen the newest Star Wars movie yet, even though a screening was held at the White House last month as it hit theaters.
He told YouTube user sWoozie, whose real name is Adande Thorne ,that he if he had to be a main character in the movie series, he would pick Hans Solo.
'I gotta go with Hans Solo, he's a little bit of a rebel,' he said.
Obama also said that he thought Kendrick Lamar would beat Drake in a rap battle.
'I think Drake is an outstanding entertainer, but Kendrick, his lyrics... his last album was outstanding - best album I think last year,' he said.
