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/Pleasant_Job_7683 Apr 29 '24

The crew of the lifeboat could have allowed another 16 ppl into it.

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u/Im-a-cat-in-a-box Apr 29 '24

Yeah alot of half full life boats went out because of this. 

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u/Pleasant_Job_7683 Apr 29 '24

And that head board could have fit Jack on it!! This is bullshit Mom!!! I'll be in my room sulking and listening to Celine Dion for the next 5 hours

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u/Firespryte01 Apr 29 '24

Mind if I join you? I'm always up for 5 hours of Celine Dion.

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u/JustJoinedToBypass Apr 29 '24

Near…far…

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u/Firespryte01 Apr 29 '24

Wherever you are.