For many years, Twitter's blue bird logo was instantly recognized around the world. Even people who did not use the platform could identify the symbol. It appeared in movies, television shows, advertisements, and news reports.
The logo...
One of the earliest viral internet videos was "Dancing Baby," a short 3D animation that became popular in the late 1990s. People shared it through email and websites long before Facebook, YouTube, or TikTok existed. Millions of internet users...
Scientists have occasionally asked the public for ideas through social media when naming newly discovered animals or objects. These online campaigns allow people from around the world to participate in scientific discussions. Some naming contests...
Astronauts living on the International Space Station have used social media to share updates from space. They have posted breathtaking photos of Earth, answered questions from students, and even sent tweets while orbiting the planet. These posts...
The word "selfie" became so popular that it was named the Oxford Word of the Year in 2013. Before social media, people rarely used this term. As smartphones and social media apps became more popular, millions of users started sharing selfies...