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TIL “when Socrates was asked to propose his own punishment, he suggested a wage paid by the government and free dinners for the rest of his life.”

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vwKD TIL a serial killer called the Grim Sleeper killed at least ten women from 1985-2007; the LAPD knew of the string of murders but did not find them urgent because the crimes were classified as NHI - “No Human Involved”
Wk5WY TIL Blazing Saddles had a television spin off that ran for four seasons, of which only one episode was ever aired. The series was made to get around a contract with Mel Brooks that required a TV show before they could make a sequel film, WB simply made an series without telling Brooks.
6EyeJ TIL the Artugrul from turkish akes place in the 13th century, and put the Kayi flags all over the world
W7gBB TIL in the song "We Didn't Start The Fire" by Billy Joel, there are a 34 men's names mentioned compared to only 5 women's names. All 5 women were actresses.
eAK6 TIL in 2002 in Alabama, two sisters were driving on the highway in opposite directions to visit each other. Their cars collided and they were both killed.