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TIL i learned that one of the most decorated United States Navy warship was USS Parche (SSN-683), a Sturgeon-class nuclear fast attack submarine launched in 1973. She had over 32 awards, including 9 Presidental Unit Citations, 10 Navy Unit Commendations and 13 Navy Expeditionary Medals.

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neEBG TIL Eisenhower visited Taiwan in 1960 and an estimated 650,000 people packed into the Presidential Plaza to hear the American president. He lauded President Chiang for his courage and tireless effort in leading the nation in the struggle against in­human tyranny
bWAE TIL - Not only does Mexico have universal healthcare, but a lot of Americans are abusing it as they can’t afford healthcare in the US.
xVEd7 TIL that Vatican City is least populated country in the world and never reached 1000 people. But it attracts 5 million tourists annually.
oRBK7 TIL That the extra set of eyelets near the ankle on athletic shoes have a specific purpose. By using them, you can create a lace lock, which is intended to keep your heel locked in place thereby reducing the chance of blisters caused by excessive rubbing.
voBR TIL: A man holds a Guinness World Record for most completions of Dark Souls using alternative controllers (including a Rock Band drumkit)