17 Popular Websites Before They Were Popular

Your favorite gossip blogs, tech news outlets, and online shopping sites haven't always been there. At one point in time, they all just belonged to crappy bands from California.

Today, deadspin.com is a popular sports blog owned by Gawker:

Today, deadspin.com is a popular sports blog owned by Gawker:

In 1999, deadspin.com belonged to a really bad ass looking rock band:

In 1999, deadspin.com belonged to a really bad ass looking rock band:

Today, hulu.com is one of the most popular platforms for watching television and movies online:

Today, hulu.com is one of the most popular platforms for watching television and movies online:

In 1999, hulu.com belonged to a woman named Amy Hung, whose cat was apparently better than Lucy's cat:

In 1999, hulu.com belonged to a woman named Amy Hung, whose cat was apparently better than Lucy's cat:


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