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A college-bound teen lit a tennis ball-size firework that immediately exploded.

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Three days after he graduated from high school, Nader Hanna was hanging out in a Pleasanton parking lot with friends setting off fireworks. In a flash, his life changed.

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-- San Francisco Chronicle (@sfchronicle.com) 7:30 PM · Jul 4, 2026

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"Now the left-handed Nader Hanna is adjusting to a life without his nondominant hand, and everyday tasks that were simple before are now more complex: putting toothpaste on his toothbrush, driving one-handed and being unable to change the volume on the radio comfortably, putting on socks.

Can you imagine if it was my face? My life would be ruined,' Nader optimistically said."

#1 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-08 03:36 AM | Reply

Play stupid games...

#2 | Posted by qcp at 2026-07-08 09:01 AM | Reply

One wonders if Nader's friend feels guilty about giving his friend that hand grenade.

This tale of woe reminded me of that Madison Cawthorn creature whose friend wrecked the SUV that crippled him.

With friends like these, who needs enemies?

BTW: I haven't been to an "In Out Burger" in decades. I trust they are still de-lish and not pricey.

#3 | Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 2026-07-08 09:20 AM | Reply

Too bad it wasn't his balls. He still has the chance to procreate.

#4 | Posted by jpw at 2026-07-08 10:39 AM | Reply

...nobody could have anticipated...

#5 | Posted by Wardog at 2026-07-08 01:27 PM | Reply

Did he get arrested also? All fireworks are illegal and banned in California.

FAFO Teen Edition.

Many males are lucky to have all our hands toes and fingers, from this kind of thing.

#6 | Posted by randomcanyon at 2026-07-08 06:45 PM | Reply

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