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TIL: Sylvester Stallone has spent 50 years writing and re-writing a screenplay about 'Edgar Allan Poe'. The script pre-dates Rocky and is the actor/writer/director's passion project.

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xGd0 TIL that giant Elan are domesticated and prefered over cattle as they are immune to many diseases and poisonous plants, have triple the milk fat and protein, and can thrive in harsh conditions.
QNQ0d TIL of the Merchant Marine Act of 1920, which states that all goods transferred between US Ports must be US-Built, Flying the US Flag as well as owned and operated by US Citizens.
W7Rmd TIL that Don Johnson met Melanie Griffith when she was 14-year-old. When she was 15 and Johnson was 23, she and Johnson began living together. On her 18th birthday they became engaged and were married in January 1976.
w4D6 TIL NYC Firefighter Steve Buscemi was arrested in 2003 for protesting the closing of numerous firehouses.
nWLl9 TIL after 9/11, Fred Rogers recorded a PSA telling children, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.” Though he doubted its impact, he shared this message of hope, a sentiment he had expressed to children during past crises, offering reassurance in times of fear and loss.