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TIL the former dog mascots of Texas A&M University are buried in a graveyard near the football stadium with their noses and paws pointed so towards the scoreboard. This way, “they can always watch the Aggies outscore their opponent on the field”. In addition, thousands show for their funerals.

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rRomd TIL That Tom Meschery was the NBA's first Russian player, was nicknamed the "Mad Russian" and was the first player to have his number retired by the Golden State Warriors
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