40 Strangers Who Did Unbelievably Kind Things And Expected Nothing In Return

    People can be pretty great sometimes.

    Andrew Ziegler
    by Andrew Ziegler

    BuzzFeed Editor

    1. This drenched, umbrella-wielding hero:

    2. This kind Starbucks patron:

    3. This chef, neighbor, and all-around good person:

    Anthony O'Shaughnessy @anthonyshock

    I've been feeding the old man next door for about a month now. I ring him before I make dinner so I know to make extra. I just called to let him know what I'm making tonight: Broccoli Parmesan Farfalle and Lime-Frosted Carrot Cake. 'I look forward to this every day' he said.

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    Twitter: @anthonyshock

    4. This out-of-this-world educator:

    5. Willie:

    6. This selfless restaurant:

    7. This handy and helpful man:

    8. This prolific sign maker:

    The sign reads, "SNAKE! Under car in around engine"

    9. This compassionate pizza shop owner:

    10. This older gentleman with wisdom to spare:

    11. These compassionate drivers:

    12. This thoughtful vending machine patron:

    13. These heart-wrenchingly sweet rowers:

    BVGS Rowing @BVGSRowing

    This note was left on the gate at the water this afternoon. No name or number left but whoever you are, rest assured your rose is in place in the middle of the lake.

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    Twitter: @BVGSRowing

    The note reads, "Please can someone throw this into the lake for me? My late husband's ashes are in the lake and I can't get to the lakeside in my wheelchair anymore + gates are locked — have to drive back up north tonight. Thank you x"

    14. This concerned fish proprietor:

    15. The whole country of Mexico:

    Patricia 🦔 @Patricia_DSC

    NEVER FORGET that Mexico sent troops and aid to help us after Hurricane Katrina.

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    Twitter: @Patricia_DSC

    16. This complete stranger who went above and beyond:

    17. This great neighbor:

    Saladin Ahmed @saladinahmed

    damn my neighbor who I’d never met just busted serious ass to help me get my car out the snow so I could get my kids to school and was like ‘I’m from Kenya, we don’t just leave our neighbor to struggle.’ people are just great sometimes.

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    Twitter: @saladinahmed

    18. Ahmed:

    Goodable @Goodable

    High schooler Ahmed Muhammad was babysitting his niece and nephew when he learned they didn't like science. So he put together a do-it-at-home kit for them. Then, he turned it into a non profit to help other kids get excited about science. He just got accepted into Stanford.

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    Twitter: @Goodable

    19. And Michael:

    20. This considerate (and tall) concert-goer:

    Ari Yarwood @AriYarwood

    For the very first time in my life, a tall person stood in front of me at a concert, looked back, asked “Can you still see?” and then answered themselves with “Of course you can’t, I’m like 6 feet tall,” and then MOVED. I wish so many blessings on their house

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    Twitter: @AriYarwood

    21. This accommodating (and funny) pizza parlor staff:

    22. This selfless and hardworking shoveler:

    My Block, My Hood, My City @mbmhmc

    Chicago, I need (10) volunteers to help me shovel for seniors tomorrow. I’m getting too many emails from elderly folks that need help. Meet me at the 79th St. Red Line stop at 10:00 am tomorrow. I got hoodies, hats and lunch for anybody that comes through. #formyblock

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    Twitter: @mbmhmc

    23. This hydration advocate:

    24. This unbelievably generous car owner:

    A text message exchange about selling a car where the seller decides to give the car away to free to someone in need
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    25. These secret Santas:

    26. This concerned animal lover:

    27. This leave-one-take-one jacket station owner:

    28. This tech-savvy gas station patron:

    29. These kindhearted gamers:

    30. This concerned classmate:

    31. This awesome front desk clerk:

    32. This truck stop Santa Claus:

    33. This restaurant that's making a difference:

    34. This outpouring of support and assistance, which is a group effort:

    35. This clever individual whose small gesture made a big impact:

    36. This understanding, cool-as-hell boss:

    37. This drone-owning life saver:

    38. This generous, difference-making husband:

    39. These big-hearted city planners:

    40. And finally, this thoughtful bench-designer:

    h/t r/HumansBeingBros