Mental Floss
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.
Scott Allen|
Margaret Hoffman|
From 'On the Origins of Sports: The Early History and Original Rules of Everybody’s Favorite Games.'
Editorial Staff|
Athletes are embracing a new kind of performance enhancer.
Jake Rossen|
Those black lines do more than give a basketball its distinctive look—they actually make the sport easier to play.
Michele Debczak|
The sleeves might be performance enhancers. Or not.
Jake Rossen|
Whether you’re playing a game of basketball or watching one, you want to sound like a pro. These slang terms will help.
Vince Guerrieri|
The “willy nilly silly old bear” was based on a real-life bear cub.
Kristy Puchko|
Lip impressions are like snowflakes and fingerprints.
Bill DeMain|
Did you know hedgehogs have between 5000 and 7000 quills? This is just one of many intriguing hedgehog facts that animal lovers should know.
Hannah Keyser|
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.
Ellen Gutoskey|
How far would you go to win $100,000?
Mental Floss UK|
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.
Jake Rossen|
Since 1984, millions of viewers have spent their weeknights having their brain cells challenged by legendary 'Jeopardy!' game show host Alex Trebek.
Stacy Conradt|
From 'Jeopardy!' to 'The Price is Right,' the game shows we know and love have changed throughout television history.
Rudie Obias|
'The Dating Game,' a precursor to 'The Bachelor,' focused on love, not money, as the reward. Television hasn't been the same since.
Jake Rossen|
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
Mario Marsicano|
In an era of modest network programming, center square Paul Lynde dropped some seriously risqué material.
Jake Rossen|
Get ready for a high-stakes competition series combining strategy, drama, and cash prizes.
CaLea Johnson|
These contestants made headlines for flouting the rules or beating the system.
Arthur Chu|
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