40 Mind-Blowing Coincidences Throughout History You Probably Didn’t Know About

W.T. Stead was a trip. He was a British writer and journalist known for sensational and controversial reporting in the late 19th century. He wasn’t afraid to take on powerful figures and tackle controversial issues. But here’s where it gets really interesting – Stead was on the Titanic when it sank! 

He was traveling to New York to participate in a peace conference, but unfortunately, he didn’t make it. He went down with the ship, but his legacy lived on – his reporting helped to change social policies and laws. He was a fearless journalist and a victim of one of the most infamous disasters ever.