[Warning: The following contains MAJOR spoilers for the Wednesday, February 4, episode of Jeopardy!]
The third finals game of the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions ended with a jaw-dropping result. Paolo Pasco, who already has two wins under his belt, left a message for his contestant at the end of the game.
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