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TIL the Pleiades (a cluster of stars) were used as a method for testing eyesight in ancient times, a soldier who could see at least 7 was given the job of scouts or archers.

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1aZp8 TIL crocodiles can live to 70-100 years while alligators live 30-50 years. Gators can reach about 15 feet and crocs can grow to about 20. The Florida Everglades is the only place in the world where the two coexist.
QNxRe TIL British army tanks have a pair of eyes painted on them. A Chinese businessman insisted on this when he gave money for a tank during WW1. He said; "No got eyes, how can see? No can see, how can save? No can save, how can chop chop?" The 'Chinese Eye' is now a long standing tradition.
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