1. The Pokemon Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan are based on Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan.
2. A survey shows that the least recognized Pokemon in each generation (up to the fifth generation) are Exeggutor, Corsola, Barboach, Mantyke, and Beheeyem.
3. In 1997, 685 Japanese children were rushed to the hospital after watching a Pokemon episode titled "Electric Soldier Porygon". Conditions included dizziness, vomiting, and seizures caused by a fast flashing light.
4. Poliwag's swirl turns the other direction when it evolves into Poliwhirl.
5. In Pokemon Red and Blue, Lickitung, a Pokemon known for its large tongue, can not learn the move Lick.
6. In 2008, Japanese researchers discovered a new protein. They named it "pikachurin" after Pikachu.
7. Charizard, who clearly looks like a dragon, is not a Dragon type Pokemon. However, Goomy, who doesn't look anything like a dragon, is a Dragon type.
8. An island country called Niue had a picture of Pikachu on their currency in 2001.
9. The weaknesses of Psychic type Pokemon are based on common fears (Bug, Dark, and Ghost) that can manipulate the mind.
10. If you name a Pokemon, "Oh No, He" you can make in coincide with the game's messages ("Oh No, He is evolving", "Oh No, He grew to level 17"). This also works for naming your character "I Never" (I Never blacked out, I Never received Oak's Parcel).
