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TIL Philosopher AJ Ayer, age 77, prevented Mike Tyson, age 21, from raping model Naomi Campbell. Tyson: “I’m the heavyweight champion of the world.” Ayer: “I am a Professor of Logic. We are both pre-eminent in our field; I suggest we talk about this like rational men.” Ayer and Tyson began talking.

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