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TIL: The New Testament in the Bible was originally written in Greek

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rN7ky TIL that mantis shrimp have the most complex eyes in the animal kingdom. They have 16 types of photoreceptor cells, compared to humans’ three, allowing them to see an incredible range of colors and polarized light. Researchers are studying their vision to improve cancer detection technology.
VMYD8 TIL of two boys from Ireland that in 1985 managed to to sneak on to 2 trains, a ferry and a plane taking them from Dublin Ireland, through Wales and England eventually ending up in New York City
5Y40P TIL John Capenter's "The Thing" was the first movie in a Trilogy by Carpenter named "The Apocalypse Trilogy" all set in the same universe beginning with 'The Thing', followed by 'Prince of Darkness' and ending with 'In the Mouth of Madness'.
1ador TIL that Repairs on Benjamin Franklin’s old London house turned up 1200 pieces of bone from at least 15 people.
VJ98 TIL The National Enquirer helped police find the murderer of Bill Cosby’s son by offering a $100,000 reward, enticing a witness of the crime to step forward