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4kX5w TIL the story of Larry Miller. A gang member who murdered an opposing gang member and spent most of his teens and 20s incarcerated who went on to become president of the Portland Trailblazers and president of the Jordan brand for Nike.
OEVa TIL actor and comedian Rob Riggle was a Marine for 23 years, was a lieutenant colonel, and has received a combat award for his service in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Liberia.
KOZaE TIL that Brenda Lee was only 13 years old when she recorded Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree.