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Things You Didn't Know About "The Big Bang Theory"

Miranda Siwak

May 2, 2018 at 1:48 PM

There's an error in the opening credits.

Jim Parsons is not a Trekkie in real life.

Mayim Bialik has a PhD in neuroscience.

Sheldon and Leonard share a real-world inspiration.

Penny was almost an entirely different character.

There is only one set of stairs.

"Bazinga" came from a recurring practical joke with a grapefruit.

Several species have been named "bazinga" in honor of the show.

Raj's women problem is based on the executive producer's old friend.

Every episode is named after a "scientific" theory.

We still don't know Penny's last name.

Leonard's glasses are fake.

Mayim Bialik's "Blossom" character has been mentioned twice.

Bernadette's voice isn't real.

Mayim Bialik suffered a hand injury while filming season 6.

The show wasn't originally called "The Big Bang Theory."

Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco dated in real life.

The original pilot was completely different.

There's an official science advisor to consult on every episode.

Jim Parsons failed a science class in college.

The special connection between 73 and Jim Parsons

The photos on Penny's fridge are of the cast and crew.

Amy's apartment number represents Pi.

The secret "Big Bang" / "The Flash" crossover

All the actors can actually play their instruments.

Penny always uses the same purse.

Sheldon's t-shirt colors often reflect his mood.

There's a family connection in the upcoming spinoff.

There was a very similar show called "The Theorists" in Belarus.

We finally learned the backstory behind "bazinga!"

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