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TIL Jack Daniel’s last words were “One last drink, please”.

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eQ9g TIL when Steve Kerr, coach of the Golden State Warriors & former teammate of Michael Jordan, was in college his dad was assassinated by extremists in Beirut. During a subsequent basketball game opposing fans chanted “your father’s history” while a teary eyed Kerr scored 20 points in the first half.
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