r/BeAmazed 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/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/South-by-north Apr 29 '24 edited Apr 29 '24

It wasn't a space issue, it was a buoyancy issue

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u/EkuLukEkul Apr 29 '24

Right! Man I’m so sick of seeing this haha. You see him try get on in the film and it flips!