With every week that goes by a new selection of viral images and memes goes with it. There are millions of memes on the Internet to enjoy, but enjoying them is only half of the fun. Every meme has an extensive history and origin story behind it, and learning that history can be better than the meme itself.

Whether it's a scene from a film or a photo of a cat, every meme has some sort of story behind it. Some of these histories are filled with lore and mystery while others are fairly plain and simple. No matter the situation, meme facts are just a bonus to the meme itself.

Of course, the history of every meme out there can be found within the site, but here we have collected just 25 small tidbits of meme history for all to enjoy. Most people will recognize these memes, but even more people will learn something new.