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Messi’s Heartwarming Gift to a Young Fan in Afghanistan

Messi sent a signed jersey to a boy who wore one made from a plastic bag.

In 2016, a touching photo of a young Afghan boy wearing a homemade Lionel Messi jersey—crafted from a blue-and-white striped plastic bag—went viral around the world. The image moved millions, including Messi himself. Deeply touched by the boy’s admiration and creativity, Messi arranged to send the child, Murtaza Ahmadi, a real Argentina jersey, personally signed by him. The gesture captured the world’s attention and showcased the football legend’s compassion off the field. It was more than just a gift—it was a powerful reminder of the global reach of sport, the bond between athletes and fans, and how a simple act of kindness can turn hope into reality.

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10 world’s most destructive and dangerous volcanic eruptions in history

10 world’s most destructive and dangerous volcanic eruptions in history

Volcanic eruptions can devastate cities, change the world's atmosphere, and devastate economic systems. They can create molten lava rivers, mudslides, suffocating ash, and poisonous gases that cause chaos around the world for years. A volcanic explosion's effects can be massive, from its size to its death toll to its economic cost. Here is ten world’s most destructive and dangerous volcanic eruptions in history.

Missing Masterpiece Discovered in the Background of ‘Stuart Little’

Missing Masterpiece Discovered in the Background of ‘Stuart Little’

In 2009, Gergely Barki, an art historian, was watching the film Stuart Little (1999) when he spotted an original long-lost painting used as a prop. Called Sleeping Lady with Black Vase, this painting was the work of Hungarian avant-garde painter Róbert Berény. The painting had been considered lost after World War II.

The story of The chicken that lived for 18 months without a head

The story of The chicken that lived for 18 months without a head

Mike the Headless Chicken was a rooster whose head was accidentally chopped off but miraculously survived. This is due to most of the brain stem being left intact. He was fed using a special tube that delivered food directly into his esophagus. Despite his lack of a head, he lived for 18 months, gaining worldwide fame before ultimately choking on a kernel of corn during one of his tours, in a Motel in Fruita, Colorado.

People Who Got Their Sweet And Savage Revenge On Their Cheating Partners

People Who Got Their Sweet And Savage Revenge On Their Cheating Partners

Being a victim of cheating is incredibly painful, especially if you have devoted your entire life to them. Some will simply move on and accept reality, but others will seek revenge in a savage and humorous manner. I hope they have moved on with their lives, but here are some of the Best but savaged ways of revenge on their cheating partner.

Underground Railroad to Mexico freed thousands of slaves in 1829

Underground Railroad to Mexico freed thousands of slaves in 1829

Slavery was abolished in Mexico in 1829. Slaves were escaping to Mexico, and slaveholders in the US were aware of this. The US attempted to get Mexico to sign a fugitive slave treaty, which would have required Mexico to send back escaped slaves to the US. But, Mexico refused, arguing that slaves were free as soon as they set foot on Mexican soil.

A massive flamingo sculpture at Tampa Airport creates a surreal underwater illusion.

Meet Phoebe: The Giant Flamingo That Makes You Feel Underwater
The Remarkable story of jazz bassists Henry Grimes, lost but found as janitor and reclaimed the spotlight

The Remarkable story of jazz bassists Henry Grimes, lost but found as janitor and reclaimed the spotlight

Henry Grimes, one of the most versatile jazz bassists, disappeared in the 1960s and was later presumed dead. However, a jazz-loving social worker found him in 2002 working as a janitor in a hotel. Grimes found his way back into the limelight when a fellow musician sent him a bass as a gift. In 2016, he received a lifetime achievement award.

Why Is the N Lowercase in 7-Eleven?

Why Is the N Lowercase in 7-Eleven?

7-ELEVEN is thought to have a lowercase "n" in its logo because the company president's wife believed that a logo with all caps would seem harsh, while a lowercase "n" would make it more graceful.

Marion Stokes recorded 30 years of television

Marion Stokes recorded 30 years of television

Marion Stokes, a Philadelphia woman began taping whatever was on television in 1979 and didn’t stop until her death in 2012. The 71,000 VHS and Betamax tapes she made are the most complete collection preserving this era of TV. They are being digitized by the Internet Archive.

Struggles That Only Short People Can Understand

Struggles That Only Short People Can Understand

While height is just an amount, some people wish they were taller. The main explanation for this is that certain basic aspects of daily life, such as reaching for the top shelf, turning off the lamp, or even getting into your own bed, can be very difficult. If you feel like you've gotten the short end of the stick in life, remember what they say: "Good things come in small packages."