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12 crazy facts you probably didn't know about Nike

Nike is one of the most dominant sports brands in the business. However, there are probably still a few things you don't know about the brand that has defined "cool" for more than 40 years. Here are 12 facts about Nike that will blow your mind:Samantha Lee/Business Insider NOW WATCH: The self-lacing Nike sneakers from 'Back To The Future' are real if (typeof RunFunctions === 'undefined') { var RunFunctions = []; } RunFunctions.push(function() { var ooyalapopvideo = OO.Player.create('ooyalaplayer_popvideo', 'U2czZjeDq8yXiYzVdYPxS44bTM-USXL7',{ autoplay: 'false' }); }); Please enable Javascript to watch this video (function() { function createPlayer() { OO.ready(function() { RunFunctions.forEach(function(ooyalaFunction) { ooyalaFunction(); }); RunFunctions = [];}); } createPlayer(); }());

Nike is one of the most dominant sports brands in the business.  However, there are probably still a few things you dont know about the brand that has defined cool for more than 40 years.

12 crazy facts you probably didn't know about Nike

Kate Taylor,Samantha Lee

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