In 2002, Jack Whittaker from West Virginia hit the jackpot: $315 million in Powerball, the largest prize ever won at the time. Overnight, he became a celebrity. He donated millions to charity, bought mansions, and lived the dream life most people could only imagine.
But soon, money became his curse. Strangers lined up at his house begging for help. He was sued multiple times. His granddaughter was found dead after being linked to drugs bought with his money. In just five years, Jack said: “I wish I had torn up that ticket.”
His tragic story shows that money alone cannot buy happiness, and sometimes, it can destroy everything.
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