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They had 3 suitcases and faced 5 flights of stairs. That's when a stranger appeared

Alice Claus and her sister were exhausted after a long flight to Budapest. Then a young man on the street offered help right when they needed it.
Emily Rauschert (left) and Alice Claus.

This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team. It features stories of people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else.


In June of 2021, Alice Claus and her sister, Emily, flew to Budapest for their uncle's funeral. It was a long

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