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TIL in 2015, the NBA Warriors new team nutritionist Lachlan Penfold banned peanut butter & jelly sandwiches due to their high sugar content. Despite reeling off 24 straight wins to start the season, the team revolted against the PB&J ban and Penfold only last one season on the Warriors.

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