Should we all learn to wait better? A sailor survived 24 days in the Caribbean Sea eating ketchup and patiently waiting to be saved.
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How ketchup kept this man alive for a month
Should we all learn to wait better? A sailor survived 24 days in the Caribbean Sea eating ketchup and patiently waiting to be saved.
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Elvis Francois is from DominicaAn island country in the Caribbean. . Last December, he was working on his boat when he was swept out into the sea.
The only food he had with him was garlic powder, stock cubesCubes made from dried meat or vegetable juices. They are used to add flavour to dishes. and Heinz tomato ketchup.
For 24 days, Francois survived on ketchup. After being rescued, Heinz saw his story. They set up a campaign to find him. Now, after months of waiting, Heinz have given Francois a new boat.
Waiting is often seen as a waste of time. Many believe that we should think differently about waiting. Some experts think waiting can make us relax and give us time to think about what is most important.
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Others believe that sitting still is often foolishSilly or lacking good sense. . By waiting too long we can miss out on important chances or opportunities.
Yes! Waiting gives us time to learn, think and open our minds. It is not good to be annoyed all the time.
No! Waiting is a waste of time. Our lives are always changing. Chances come and go. We have to take them while we can.
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Keywords
Dominica - An island country in the Caribbean.
Stock cubes - Cubes made from dried meat or vegetable juices. They are used to add flavour to dishes.
Foolish - Silly or lacking good sense.
How ketchup kept this man alive for a month
Survivor: François says he is "quite a mysterious person". Glossary
Dominica - An island country in the Caribbean.
Stock cubes - Cubes made from dried meat or vegetable juices. They are used to add flavour to dishes.
Foolish - Silly or lacking good sense.