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The Origins of All 30 NBA Team Names
Which teams could have been the Spirit, the Unicorns, and the White Wing Doves? You might be surprised by the origins of some of the NBA's most popular teams.

9 Things You Need to Know About the Origins of Basketball
From 'On the Origins of Sports: The Early History and Original Rules of Everybody’s Favorite Games.'
What Are Those Devices Basketball Players Are Holding on the Sidelines?
Athletes are embracing a new kind of performance enhancer.
The Smart Reason There Are Black Lines on Basketballs
Those black lines do more than give a basketball its distinctive look—they actually make the sport easier to play.
Why Do Basketball Players Wear Arm Sleeves?
The sleeves might be performance enhancers. Or not.
17 Basketball Slang Terms to Elevate Your Game
Whether you’re playing a game of basketball or watching one, you want to sound like a pro. These slang terms will help.
12 Fun Facts You Might Not Know About Winnie The Pooh
The “willy nilly silly old bear” was based on a real-life bear cub.
11 Random Facts About Kissing
Lip impressions are like snowflakes and fingerprints.
16 Fun Facts About Hedgehogs
Did you know hedgehogs have between 5000 and 7000 quills? This is just one of many intriguing hedgehog facts that animal lovers should know.
200 Random Facts Presented Without Context
Sharks are older than trees. A Double Stuf Oreo isn’t truly double-stuffed. Need we say more? Maybe, but we’re not going to.
The Game Show That Could Have Killed Its Contestants
How far would you go to win $100,000?
How Do Contestants Collect Prizes on ‘The Price Is Right’?
Are there hidden costs attached to those big prizes? Turns out, all winners on "The Price is Right" are expected to pay up before taking possession of their prizes.
32 Surprising Facts About Jeopardy!
Since 1984, millions of viewers have spent their weeknights having their brain cells challenged by legendary 'Jeopardy!' game show host Alex Trebek.
5 Classic Game Shows That Used To Be Different
From 'Jeopardy!' to 'The Price is Right,' the game shows we know and love have changed throughout television history.
Love Is On the Air: How The Dating Game Changed Television
'The Dating Game,' a precursor to 'The Bachelor,' focused on love, not money, as the reward. Television hasn't been the same since.
9 Game Show Stories Worth Retelling
There's something intriguing about watching someone answer a question, or spin a wheel, or pick a suitcase. That's why game shows have been around for nearly three-quarters of a century. Here are some of our favorite stories from game show lore.1. The F
How ‘Hollywood Squares’ Popularized the Comedy Game Show
In an era of modest network programming, center square Paul Lynde dropped some seriously risqué material.