10 Facts about The Big Bang Theory

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Lesser known facts about TBBT

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1) Penny's surname is still unknown to us

[{"selector":"#anim-8bdf1c31-242c-4940-a766-14c6c55400c6","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The show's co-creator Bill Prady has said that the name will eventually be revealed, although producer Steve Molaro has said otherwise. CBS

2) The cast members are skilled musicians

[{"selector":"#anim-c3d99c72-b881-46a9-8e22-45d51c32f127","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Johnny Galecki developed his skills as a cellist since his childhood, while Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik learned to play the harp and theremin, respectively, for the show. CBS

3) Sheldon's catchphrase is now the name of a species of bees

[{"selector":"#anim-4267a85a-ad5a-4141-9bf9-262ae2cd9821","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] In 2012, biologists discovered a brand-new species of bee in Brazil, which they named Euglossa Bazinga after Sheldon's favourite word. Pinterest

4) Jim Parsons hasn't seen a single episode of Star Trek

[{"selector":"#anim-51aa74e9-276d-4ead-858f-6b093f107997","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] While Sheldon is the undisputed King of Geekdom, Jim Parsons isn't as knowledgeable about geek cults as his on-screen character. CBS

5) "Bazinga" was inspired by a grapefruit

[{"selector":"#anim-14d6e2f9-b5df-4816-84cc-a1cbb402e64c","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Stephen Engel, the creator of The Big Bang Theory, frequently used the term to indicate "gotcha" in backstage jokes involving an old grapefruit in the writers' room. CBS

6) Before Mayim Bialik joined the show, the characters talked about her

[{"selector":"#anim-e9400a61-69e3-4125-a2af-11863e1648b4","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Raj suggested actress Mayim Bialik when Raj, Leonard, and Howard discussed Sheldon replacements on their physics team in the first season. CBS

7) Soft Kitty is a real song

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8) Renewed by CBS for 3 seasons

[{"selector":"#anim-b6105874-d532-4992-9d4c-f3990ca3be17","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Unlikely for a US television network, CBS renewed the programme for three more seasons in 2011. CBS

9) Sheldon's clothing can reveal his attitude

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10) Wil Wheaton's character was given a Star Trek reference by the writers

[{"selector":"#anim-f9042c61-e5e6-4afb-b12b-447ba55f11d3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] For the Star Trek enthusiasts out there, Wil's house number in the show, 1701, corresponds to the USS Enterprise's hull number, NCC 1701-D. CBS

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