The Big Bang Theory was never just about laughs. For nerds, it became a mirror, not because it got everything right, but because once in a while, it dropped a line that cut straight to the bone.

Very soon after the Big Bang, the universe enjoyed a brief phase where quarks and gluons roamed freely, not yet joined up ...

While The Big Bang Theory and its unique premise had a rocky start, the sitcom became a globally recognized and pop culture ...