World of Warcraft is almost ten years old. In that time, it has become the highest grossing video game ever and developed into an international pop culture icon. Its mix of a rich, compelling world and accessible, addictive gameplay has proven to be irresistable for casual and hardcore gamers alike. With so many players from such an array of different backgrounds all in one place, there have been some pretty incredible happenings that have taken place since the game's launch in 2004. Despite being made up entirely of pixels, World of Warcraft has as many stories and personalities driving it as any real-life community. Despite its age, World of Warcraft is still going strong, too. With the fifth expansion Warlords of Draenor on its way before the end of the year, Blizzard's behemoth continues to cast the shadow that all modern MMOs live under. That's not to say the game hasn't had its fair share of controversy. Many hardcore veterans have long felt that World of Warcraft has become dumbed down compared to its early days in an attempt by Blizzard to attract new subscribers. On the other end of the spectrum, the MMO has also been strongly linked with video game addiction by various mass media outlets. Regardless of what people think of World of Warcraft, it's undeniable that the game will go down in history as a milestone in interactive entertainment. With that in mind, here's ten facts about the game that are sure to blow your mind.
