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Monday, August 17, 2015

Remember Eric? He's formerly homeless man who became Internet-famous after he tried to split his $1,000 lottery ticket winnings with the man who gave the ticket.

This is one of the most inspiring videos I had ever seen. One of the best pranks that change the life of a homeless man forever. Rahat Hossain is an American magician and prankster who used to make prank videos and upload it all on his YouTube Channel.


  


In a video posted on March 4, 2014, Hossain gave a homeless man named Eric a winning lottery ticket that was worth $1,000. The cashier was also in on the prank. After receiving the money, Eric said with teary eyes while splitting the money into two "I want to share it my friend". He wants to share the money, but Hossain refused to receive the money. Eric burst into tears and suddenly, Hossain gave him a hug as he removed the shade from his eyes, he began to wipe his own tear with so much emotion. When they got outside the store Eric said to Hossain, "I've been doing this for a long time.  A long time. And never, never had a friend, had somebody do what you just did back there. Never."





   
  Credit: MagicofRahat



The first video really proved that most of the unfortunate one has the big heart to share rather than the fortunate one. In the following days after his video became viral. He advised the willing internet user to donate more money to help Eric. After setting up a fundraiser, in 17 days he collected $44,000 from 3,000 generous people who watched his video. It's more than what he expected to be collected.  Hossain said he wanted to improve Eric's lifestyle , while collecting the donation. Eric moved into a hotel and told them that he was given a job.On May 7, 2014 he uploaded a video with a caption of  "HOMELESS MAN GETS A HOME" the video shows Hossain offering to buy dinner for Eric, but first he says he has to stop by his house to get something. When  they arrived at the house, it was then revealed that the house was the very one paid for by thousands of Internet contributors to give him a home. You should see how he reacted after the revelation. It will burst your emotions for sure. Let's watch the video and be inspired




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 Credit: MagicofRahat

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