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thousand cranes 

1) a simple act, costing nothing at all, with the power to save a life- when only a simple act of kindness can. It is often done to support a cause you believe in, when you can't make a charitable contribution- but make every effort to draw support from others.

An example of a 'thousand cranes' act would be the fundraiser called, "The Heart of a soldier"or "the story of Sultan and SFC Brian Assanowicz" where a community in NJ has come together to raise funds for a stray dog rescued by a U.S. soldier stationed in Afghanistan. in this example, the Vet-i-care division of NorthStar Vets in NJ has committed itself to saving this dog's life- before the funds can be raised.

another example of a 'thousand cranes' act would be to support this cause, if only to find the event flyer online and email it to a news station- which is much simpler than folding even a single origami paper crane and could be the single act of kindness to save a life.

2.) "An ancient Japanese legend promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by a crane, such as long life or recovery from illness or injury." as published on wikipedia

3.) "the title of a book called "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr, first published in 1977." which tells the story of a young girl stricken with leukemia by the bomb dropped in Hiroshima, Japan" as published on wikipedia
I am doing the 'thousand cranes' act of making this legitimate definition viral, because i refuse to stand by and do nothing when i can help save a life with the simplest of acts. please do a single 'thousand cranes' gesture- if only once in your life. you may inspire someone else to do the same- and the life saved next might be yours.

a 'thousand cranes' gesture would be to support "a Heart of a Soldier" or "the story of Sultan and SFC Brian Assanowicz" and help save the life of an injured stray dog found by a U.S. Soldier in Afghanistan.
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Sadako and the thousand paper cranes 

A book with a sad ending in Hiroshima, Japan.
i love reading Sadako and the thousand paper cranes.
well known from south park
rednecks get angrry that future folk took there jobs so they yell
They took ouare jerbs!
Them future folk took ouare jerbs!
jerb by Jimberley Kim April 7, 2005
Word of the Day on May 22, 2026
An Irish phrase meaning shit, derived from ass
(Not to be confused with the literal description of one's buttocks)
"Did you hear the song Aylek$ dropped?"
"Hardly. Her music is absolute cheeks."

"My boyfriend say LaFlame is cheeks."
"Tell your boyfriend I said it's his mixtape that's cheeks."
Cheeks by thecartisan April 26, 2020
Word of the Day on May 21, 2026

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019
Word of the Day on May 20, 2026

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".
A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.
Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022
Word of the Day on May 19, 2026

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.
"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."
Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004
Word of the Day on May 18, 2026