The history of Neopets includes more Scientology, gambling, and internet-changing innovation that you probably realized.

Throwback is a series from Mental Floss where we take a deep dive into some of the most fascinating stories behind the toys, trends, and events you might remember from your childhood. This episode is all Neopets, the surprisingly influential Web 2.0 staple.

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