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TIL Oxford University is requesting the help of the general public to help and decipher 7 ancient languages.

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YpoZZ TIL George Segal was one of the first American film actors to rise to leading man status with an unchanged Jewish surname, thus helping to pave the way for artists such as Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand.
VBlLD TIL that Cyrus the Great was so beloved, he was the only non-Jewish person in the Jewish Bible (Old Testament) to be identified as the messiah
W7ORd TIL: A large study led Dr. Danielle Dick and 26 researchers analyzed the genes of 1.5 million people, and found 579 locations in the genome linked to anti social behavior, drug use, and addiction. It is known as a high risk profile. However, fighter pilots, CEOs, and entrepreneurs also have it.
1Dd TIL the amount of charitable donations made by Americans roughly matches the national deficit.
KAo9 TIL: The woman who accused the Duke Lacrosse players is in jail….for murdering her boyfriend