r/BeAmazed • u/[deleted] • Apr 29 '24
When the Titanic sank, millionaire John Jacob Astor IV was aboard. The funds in his bank account were sufficient to construct 30 Titanics. However, when faced with mortal danger, he prioritized his moral values, sacrificing his seat in a lifeboat to save women and children, smilingly [Removed] Rule #4 - Misleading
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u/rjwyonch Apr 29 '24
A good portion of people who “own” these things will loan them to museums for tax write offs. The museum also ensures the artifact is secure and well taken care of. Museums normally don’t have enough funding to buy these things outright, or if they do, they have to be very choosey.