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TIL that Muhammad Ali put out an educational album called The Adventures of Ali and His Gang vs. Mr. Tooth Decay. In it, Ali must defeat the villainous Mr. Tooth Decay. Frank Sinatra guest starred. It was nominated for a Grammy.

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