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TIL the realization that the random people you encounter each have complex lives of their own has a name: Sonder

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d8NLE TIL Robert Blake, star of the 70s detective series "Baretta", was acquitted of his wife's murder in 2005 after a contentious 4-year legal drama. He was, however, found liable by a civil suit brought by his children.
wonyP TIL in 1987, three unidentified individuals hijacked two Chicago television signals wearing a Max Headroom mask. Where the man was seen and heard uttering garbled remarks before dropping his pants, partially exposing his buttocks, and was then spanked with a flyswatter by a woman.
8aAPa TIL that John Mulaney’s substance abuse was once so bad, his college therapist refused to end a session until he called an outpatient rehab program to get help.
GAL8Q TIL Autumn colour vibrancy depends on temperature variation balance. Sunny days with cool, crispy (not freezing) nights result in best colors. Daylight produces sugars, cool nights break down chlorophyll (green), non-freezing Temp traps the sugar in the leaves, and sugar concentration leads to color
wdNW TIL the bald truth of what really happened to Steve from Blues Clues!! He was starting to lose his hair and decided to leave the show to go after other career options.