The Simpsons have been a television institution for nearly 30 years. As the longest-running scripted show on TV, it's no surprise that the show's history is littered with interesting anecdotes, loads of cultural references, bizarre guest stars, offbeat writers, wild fan theories, and even a bit of drama. Dig a bit deeper into the history of television's favourite animated family with many things you might not have known about The Simpsons.