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  2. The Surprising Origins of 'Break a Leg'—and Why Performers ...

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    On the night of a big show, actors believe that wishing someone "good luck" is actually bad luck. So, they flip the script and wish for something bad to happen, hoping the opposite will occur.

  3. Theatrical superstitions - Wikipedia

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    Bringing a pet (dog, cat...) on a theatrical stage set or film set or photoshoot is considered to bring bad luck to any production. “A pet on set is bad luck”. Some words and phrases are used during pre-stage warm-up sessions by actors. One of these is the Western Shoshone term "poo-wa-bah" (possibly meaning "doctor-water").

  4. Break a leg - Wikipedia

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    "Break a leg" is an English-language idiom used in the context of theatre or other performing arts to wish a performer "good luck".An ironic or non-literal saying of uncertain origin (a dead metaphor), [1] "break a leg" is commonly said to actors and musicians before they go on stage to perform or before an audition.

  5. List of lucky symbols - Wikipedia

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    A good luck charm is an amulet or other item that is believed to bring good luck. Almost any object can be used as a charm. Coins, horseshoes and buttons are examples, as are small objects given as gifts, due to the favorable associations they make. Many souvenir shops have a range of tiny items that may be used as good luck charms.

  6. Kate Middleton Receives Touching Message From 8-Year-Old ...

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    We wish her a peaceful and speedy recovery.” Kate asked to meet Mila in 2021 after seeing a photo of the sick girl looking at her father, Scott, through a window while receiving chemotherapy ...

  7. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Send Well Wishes to Kate ... - AOL

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    The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have released a message in light of the Princess of Wales's cancer diagnosis.

  8. Moral Injury: Healing - The Huffington Post

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    The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury’s 24/7 live chat outreach center (also at 866-966-1020 or email resources@dcoeoutreach.org). The Pentagon website Military OneSource for short-term, non-medical counseling. Veterans can call, text or chat with the Veterans Crisis Line. Dial 800-273-8255.

  9. Dying To Be Free - The Huffington Post

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    Before he entered Recovery Works, the Georgetown treatment center, Patrick had been living in a condo his parents owned. But they decided that he should be home now. He would attend Narcotics Anonymous meetings, he would obtain a sponsor — a fellow recovering addict to turn to during low moments — and life would go on.