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TIL that after every victory, whether home or away, the Sacramento Kings of the NBA light a 1800 watt purple colored laser top their arena as a rallying icon for their fans. Nicknamed "The Beam", it has become a symbol of Sacramento and is visible from dozens of miles away from the arena.

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