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TIL Bob Odenkirk (Breaking Bad’s Saul Goodman) read his lines for the final episode only. He threw the script in the trash and made sure he won’t find out the ending until it airs on television (FIXED)

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E8Zd TIL the kids television show Arthur did a parody of South Park during an episode.
grwJX TIL Costa Rica was the third country in the world after the U.S. and Canada to have a McDonald’s location
xmbB TIL that convicted murderer Philip Workman declined a last meal, instead requesting that a large vegetarian pizza be given to a homeless person in Nashville. His request was refused, but in response, people all over the state donated pizzas to homeless shelters.
R5o19 TIL Adam Sandler has been involved with The Price is Right since 1995, starting as an editorial consultant and stage manager. In 2013 he began directing the show, and is now a producer. He was Emmy nominated in 2023 as executive producer in the category Outstanding Game Show.
Z8mMR TIL that on today's date, July 31st in 1703, Daniel Defoe was put up on a pillory for public humiliation for writing a satirical pamphlet. Instead of getting hit by fruit, he was pelted by flowers.