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After losing his home in the 2025 LA wildfires, researcher Christian Busch discovered that luck isn't random—it's a skill anyone can learn. His decade of research shows how adopting a "serendipity mindset" can turn life's setbacks into unexpected opportunities. ##
After more than a century of visitors spinning on a lucky bull mosaic, Milan is restoring the beloved artwork in its famous Galleria. The quirky tradition has worn away the tiles, but the city is keeping the good luck charm alive.
A Nonthaburi temple offers a unique ceremony where monks apply gold leaf to faces, believed to boost confidence and prosperity. Participants say the ancient ritual strengthens their inner "metal" element while emphasizing hard work and good deeds remain essential.
A creative young baseball fan named Cece made homemade "McGonigoggles" for Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle, and seconds after cameras showed her invention, he crushed a 420-foot home run. The 21-year-old player then thanked her by name after hitting a game-winning single.
After being labeled "bad luck" following box office flops, Bollywood actor Dia Mirza made a bold phone call that changed everything. She reached out to director Rajkumar Hirani asking for work, landing a role in "Sanju" that revived her career.
A couple showed up to Chase Field on the wrong date, bought new tickets anyway, and caught the same player's home run on consecutive nights in the same seats. Sometimes showing up despite a mistake leads to something magical.
Oheneba Yaw Boamah built a celebrated menswear brand by making intentional choices from secondary school through today. His message to young entrepreneurs: stop waiting for luck and start positioning yourself for the career you want.
The Dutch government is wiping out an additional €2,000 in student debt for 760,000 young people who studied during an eight-year period without grants. It's the final compensation for what became known as the "hard luck generation."
Former champion Wyndham Clark shot six under par through 16 holes at Shinnecock Hills, taking a commanding lead when perfect conditions replaced the feared brutal weather. Sometimes the best wins come from being ready when luck arrives.
Workers restoring Lord Nelson's famous warship just discovered six 19th-century coins hidden beneath a massive mast for good luck. The treasures, sealed away in 1894, reveal a maritime tradition thousands of years old.
Mitchell Hooper just reclaimed his title as World's Strongest Man, proving that consistency and a little luck can overcome even the toughest competition. The 30-year-old Canadian edged out defending champion Rayno Nel by just two points in a nail-biting finish.
After 23 seasons in the NBA, LeBron James brought his 11-year-old daughter Zhuri on her first road trip, and the Lakers snapped their three-game losing streak. The father-daughter duo spent Friday exploring San Francisco before Zhuri served as her dad's "good luck charm" in Saturday's 129-101 win over Golden State.
A tiny island nation with fewer people than most African cities just pushed defending World Cup champions Argentina to the brink. Their secret wasn't luck—it was decades of patient planning.
A Canmore teen combined months of ecological study with family fishing tradition to set two world records for bull trout. His secret wasn't luck—it was treating angling like a science project.
When Sunny the cockatiel disappeared from her Maine home, her family searched for days with no luck. The newly-flying bird had other plans: she flew three miles straight to the mini golf course her owners always took her to.
New research from the University of Wisconsin reveals that flourishing isn't luck or genetics—it's a set of trainable skills anyone can develop. Just minutes of daily practice can rewire your brain for greater well-being.
Two high school fishing partners just became the first junior team in Tennessee to win multiple state championships. Parker Smith and Luke Roberts proved their first title wasn't beginner's luck.
A 10-month-old kangaroo named Roxy stole the show at a Minor League baseball game in South Carolina, wrapped in blankets and sporting a team bandanna. The adorable marsupial might just be the team's new good luck charm.
A rare geomagnetic storm is bringing the Northern Lights as far south as England this weekend, giving millions a chance to witness one of nature's most spectacular shows. Clear skies and a little luck could turn Saturday night into an unforgettable celestial display.
In a cosmic stroke of luck, NASA's Hubble Space Telescope accidentally captured a comet splitting into pieces as it happened, something scientists have tried and failed to observe for years. The team was studying a completely different comet when they stumbled upon this once-in-a-lifetime view.
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