The basic premise of two Indiana Jones movies was for the hero to track down important historical artifacts to make sure they don't fall into the hands of the Nazis.
A Lebanese man plunked down €600,000 ($660,000) at an auction for the same reason — to ensure that Nazi memorabilia doesn't fall into the hands of far-right groups that could use them as propaganda.
Abdallah Chatila, who is one of the 300 wealthiest people in Switzerland, purchased multiple items at the Hermann Historica, a Berlin auction house, including Hitler's top hat, a silver-covered edition of his autobiography "Mein Kampf," cigar box, and typewriter.
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He then announced the items would be donated to the Keren Hayesod association, an Israeli fundraising group. Chatila originally hoped the items would be burned, but now hopes they will be placed in a museum.
"Far-right populism and anti-Semitism are spreading all over Europe and the world," Chatila told the Swiss newspaper Le Matin Dimanche. "I did not want these objects to fall into the wrong hands and to be used by people with dishonest intentions."
According to Newsweek, Chatila is estimated to have a net worth of around of over €136 million ($150 million).
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Rabbi Menachem Margolin, head of the European Jewish Association, said he was "bowled over" by the gesture. "In a cynical world... such a noble act of kindness, generosity and solidarity," he said.
Rabbi Margolin had previously chastised the auction, claiming that Germany "leads Europe in the sheer volume of reported anti-Semitic incidents."
After learning that some of the items would be donated, the European Jewish Association thanked Chatila for his generosity.
"Thank you Mr. Abdallah Chatila for doing the right and noble thing. Thank you all of you out there that took the time to write, speak and bring the issue to the public," a spokesperson said. "Your thoughts and voices matters."
RELATED: Austria is so sick of Nazis visiting Hitler's birthplace they're turning it into a police station
Last week, GOOD reported on a similar story out of Austria.
The Austrian government announced that the building where Hitler was born in 1889 and was seized in 2017, would be completely redesigned and turned into a police station. The building that formerly housed the Braunau am Inn had been a pilgrimage site for neo-Nazis for decades.
Austria has strict anti-Nazi laws, iso t's highly unlikely that far-right extremists will return to the site for fear of being arrested.
Both stories are great examples of people taking the Nazi threat seriously, seven decades after the second World War. It serves as a reminder that we must be forever vigilant against the forces of evil to prevent them from ever rising again.
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This response to someone grieving a friend might be the best internet comment ever
When someone is hit with the sudden loss of a friend or loved one, words rarely feel like enough. Yet, more than a decade ago, a wise Redditor named GSnow shared thoughts so profound they still bring comfort to grieving hearts today.
Originally posted around 2011, the now-famous reply was rediscovered when Upvoted, an official Reddit publication, featured it again to remind everyone of its enduring truth. It began as a simple plea for help: “My friend just died. I don't know what to do.”
What followed was a piece of writing that many consider one of the internet’s best comments of all time. It remains shared across social media, grief forums, and personal messages to this day because its honesty and metaphor speak to the raw reality of loss and the slow, irregular path toward healing.
Below is GSnow’s full reply, unchanged, in all its gentle, wave-crashing beauty:
Why this advice still matters
Mental health professionals and grief counselors often describe bereavement in stages or phases, but GSnow’s “wave theory” gives an image more relatable for many. Rather than a linear process, grief surges and retreats—sometimes triggered by a song, a place, or a simple morning cup of coffee.
In recent years, this metaphor has found renewed relevance. Communities on Reddit, TikTok, and grief support groups frequently reshare it to help explain the unpredictable nature of mourning.
Many readers say this analogy helps them feel less alone, giving them permission to ride each wave of grief rather than fight it.
Finding comfort in shared wisdom
Since this comment first surfaced, countless people have posted their own stories underneath it, thanking GSnow and passing the words to others facing fresh heartbreak. It’s proof that sometimes, the internet can feel like a global support group—strangers linked by shared loss and hope.
For those searching for more support today, organizations like The Dougy Center, GriefShare, and local bereavement groups offer compassionate resources. If you or someone you know is struggling with intense grief, please reach out to mental health professionals who can help navigate these deep waters.
When grief comes crashing like the ocean, remember these words—and hang on. There is life between the waves.
This article originally appeared four years ago.