No.5: Heart Stops, Then Wins $250,000 Live on TV—The Man Who Died and Won Twice
Source : Planet-Life
In 1998, Australian man Bill Morgan suffered a heart attack and was clinically dead for 14 minutes before miraculously reviving from a coma. To celebrate his survival, he bought a scratch-off ticket and won a car worth around AUD $20,000 (about $13,600).
During a TV news segment re-enacting the win, Morgan scratched another ticket—this time winning AUD $250,000 (around $170,000) live on camera. His stunned reaction—“No joke, I really just won $250,000!”—became legendary.
In less than a year, Bill went from near death to winning big twice, using the prize to buy a new home and car for a peaceful life.
No.4: Striking the World’s Largest Gem—52-Year-Old Miner Hits $3.4 Million Jackpot
Source : Planet-Life
In 2020, small-scale Tanzanian miner Saniniu Laizer made headlines by unearthing two massive pieces of tanzanite—the largest ever found, weighing 9.2 kg and 5.8 kg. The rare gems were purchased by the government for approximately $3.4 million, instantly making the 52-year-old a millionaire.
Laizer celebrated with his community, joking that he would slaughter cows for a grand feast. He also pledged to use his fortune to build schools and businesses, ensuring that the wealth from Tanzania’s natural resources would benefit the people.
