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TIL Australian Don Ritchie talked at least 160 people out of committing suicide at Watson's Bay by offering them a cup of tea and someone to talk to. He was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for his efforts.

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MepvA TIL that currently only two nations operate naval vessels classed as "cruisers": the United States and Russia, and in both cases the vessels are primarily armed with guided missiles.
ADOnl TIL NASA is using automated computer design which uses evolutionary algorithm that mimics Darwinian evolution to design antenna for radio communication which produces unusual looking but very high efficiency antennas called Evolved Antenna
Ypd8W TIL that India, despite having a reputation for overpopulation, has a rate of only 2.24 births per woman, which is slightly over replacement rate. Meanwhile, neighboring Bangladesh has a rate of 2.06, while Pakistan has a rate of 3.56.
kOdwg TIL NASA gets no money from companies using their name or logo to sell products.
jN6pn TIL That Michael Vick's career long rush was only 61 yards