So... Nike is obviously this big company, right? But where did it all start? How did they become so dominant in the athletic world?
Great questions.  It was founded on January 25, 1964.  It was actually called Blue Ribbon Sports, at first.  On May 30, 1971, it became Nike.
Blue Ribbon Sports? I had never heard that. I wonder why the name change--although it's good that they did that, because it sounds much better. Are there any other obscure facts? That one was fun!
in 2014, the brand was valued at $19 billion.  In 2017, that value was increased to $29.6 billion.  Over a $10 billion jump in only three years.  
That's a crazy rise. I knew they were dominant, but I had no idea it was that dominant. And I figured they had already done most of their big growing, but they're still growing that large in the middle 2000s? Interesting. What else can you tell me?
As far as interesting facts go, the change from Blue Ribbon to Nike was one of mythical proportions ... sort of.  The name Nike was chosen from the Greek Goddess Nike, whose name means Victory.  
I see.. this is all really interesting to me, because I never cared to learn that much detail about Nike. I just thought it was a big company, and that's it. The name etymology is very cool sounding. What's another obscure thing I may not know?
Nike markets all of its products under its own name.  Nike is Nike, but its brands always follow Nike with few exceptions.  There is Nike Golf, Nike Pro, Nike+, etc.  But then there is Air Jordan.  So, most of the items keep the brand name, but a few diverge.  
Yeah, I've heard of Air Jordan before. I guess with an athlete as prolific as Michael Jordan, exceptions can be made. Next time you'll have to fill me in about the logo and its origins, as it fascinates me that it's so eye-catching yet unique and simple.
, 1971. The company takes its name from Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. Nike markets its products under its own brand, as well as Nike Golf, Nike Pro, Nike+, Air Jordan, Nike Blazers, Air Force 1, Nike Dunk, Air Max, Foamposite, Nike Skateboarding, Nike CR7, and subsidiaries including Brand Jordan, Hurley International and Converse. Nike also owned Bauer Hockey (later renamed Nike Bauer) from 1995 to 2008, and previously owned Cole Haan and Umbro. In addition to manufacturing
Swoosh
The Swoosh is the logo of American athletic shoe and apparel designer and retailer Nike. Today, it has become one of the most recognizable brand logos in the world, and the most valuable, having a worth of $26 billion alone.
Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight founded Nike on January 25, 1964, as Blue Ribbon Sports (BRS). Upon changing its name to Nike, Inc. on May 30, 1971, the company adopted the Swoosh as its official logo the same year. Carolyn Davidson,