When office worker Laura Garzon visited a butcher’s shop in Bogota, she couldn’t believe her eyes. Standing behind the counter was her co-worker, Jorge Castro. But instead of wearing a suit and tie, he was wearing a bloodstained butcher’s apron and white cap.
The Right Thing To Do
Chuck Feeney lives a very modest life. He no longer owns a house or even a car. It’s a far cry from the days when he was worth $8 billion. Chuck was born during the Great Depression, a time of belt-tightening poverty for much of the country. Chuck grew up in a tough Irish-American neighborhood in New Jersey. His mother was a nurse whose life mission was to help others. She was a shining example to Chuck.
Gymnast With No Legs Finds Out Her Sporting Idol Is Also Her Sister
Jennifer Bricker was born in Romania in 1987. Fate had dealt her a bad hand. The baby with a breathtaking smile and big brown eyes had no legs. Her parents gave Jennifer up for adoption a few months after she was born. Doctors gave her adoptive mom and dad a bucket to carry her around in. They flat-out refused to use it.
Wartime Sweethearts Reunited After 75 Years
During the Second World War, US soldier KT Robbins was sent overseas. He was ready to fight, but fell head over heels in love instead. Stationed in France the 24-year-old laid eyes on Jeannine Ganaye. It was love at first sight. Two months passed happily, but soon Robbins received his orders to ship out to the Eastern Front. The two lovebirds were inconsolable. Robbins hoped for a reunion after the war. Circumstances dictated otherwise. Robbins had to return to America. He ended up meeting and marrying a woman named Lillian.
Running For Your Rights
Bobbi Gibb is a woman who doesn’t believe in running away from prejudice. She believes in chasing her dreams and breaking down barriers. Ever since she was a young girl Bobbi loved to run. She was never happier than when pounding the pavement. Running was a spiritual activity for Bobbi. She said, “When I run, I feel alive and part of the universe.”
The Real-Life Beauty And The Beast
Beauty and the Beast is a timeless story. It’s a classic example of how we should never judge a book by its cover. This fairytale also has its roots in real-life. Petrus Gonsalvus was born in the Canary Islands in 1537. He entered the world with a condition called hypertrichosis. Also known as werewolf syndrome, hypertrichosis is extremely rare. Petrus was the first recorded case in history. Since then, fewer than 100 people have been born with the condition, which is identified by an excess of facial and body hair.
Victim Turns The Tables On Mugger And Invites Him To Dinner
Social worker Julio Diaz was a creature of habit. Every night when heading home to the Bronx, he would make a pit stop at his favorite diner. One evening Diaz stepped off the subway and his routine took a turn for the worst. As he headed towards the stairs on the deserted platform a teenager approached him. Out of the blue, the stranger drew a knife and demanded that Diaz hand over all his money. Seeking to pacify his attacker, Diaz did what he was told. He handed over his wallet and the teenager walked away.
The Robin Hood of Spain
Juan Manuel Sánchez Gordillo is a man who swims against the tide. When the people of his hometown were suffering, he took direct action. He stormed supermarkets with a gang of farm laborers. They filled their shopping carts with food and fled before coughing up the cash. They then dished out the food to local food banks. Gordillo was dubbed the Spanish Robin Hood for his actions. He said he did it because, “There are many families who can’t afford to eat.”
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