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TIL the movie Final Destination originated as a proposed X-Files episode, entitled Flight 180.

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R7VP9 TIL renowned British comedian John Cleese is worth less than his ex-wife after having to pay her $19.7 million during the divorce.
RWX9 TIL twenty years ago Australian aboriginal suicide rates were equivalent to the national rate but now they are three fold, and in some regions spates of suicide have reached 100 times the national average.
kGe1 TIL Lawrence of Rome was sentenced to die by being roasted alive. After a while of being seared over burning coals, he told the executioners “turn me over, I’m well done on this side.” Today he is the patron saint of cooks and chefs in the Catholic Church.
Eg4XX TIL that after the Goliad Campaign in which Mexican forces defeated the Texian Army, an order came down to massacre the Texans. Mexican General José de Urrea who was responsible for defeating the Texans, was strongly opposed to the massacre but was ignored.
wMB8 TIL that after hearing the Slim Shady EP, Dr Dre told his staff “Find him. Now”