The atomic bomb radiation was slowly and painfully killing her. But while in the hospital, she heard about the Japanese legend “senbazuru”. If she could fold 1,000 origami cranes, she would be granted a wish. The crane is a venerated animal for the Japanese. They are birds that live up to 40 years, although some say they can live up to 1,000 years. She was absolutely certain it would work. Subscribe for more https://bit.ly/yt-upsocltheenigma | The Enigma

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