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Top 10 Surprising Facts about Facebook

Top 10 Surprising Facts about Facebook

Facebook is one of the strongest social media websites which totally changed the world of internet. It is an easy way to interact with friends, relatives, and peers. Facebook is also helpful to approach the right kind of clients, and via it, lots of unemployed individuals find their jobs. Here are the top 10 surprising facts about Facebook.

Surprising Facts about Facebook

10. Mark Zuckerberg’s shortcut


Mark Zuckerberg is the founder of Facebook. He reportedly had close to 32 million followers when he posted the piece at his profile, which was https://www.facebook.com/zuck, a link that makes sense since it contains a shortened version of his name. His shortcuts have always been interesting. Another address is www.facebook.com/4.

Surprising Facts about Facebook

9. Get paid to find bugs


The in-charge of Facebook pays you when you find vulnerabilities on the site. There is no minimum or maximum reward, as per Facebook terms. Actions are immediately taken when the company’s privacy is violated.

Surprising Facts about Facebook

8. MySpace could have bought Facebook


MySpace was Facebook before Facebook was cool. It has now become a separate social media websites which lets the users upload and share pictures with followers. MySpace offered Zuckerberg a big amount for Facebook. Chances were that it could buy Facebook with a cool sum of $75 million.

Surprising Facts about Facebook

7. The “Awesome” button


Do you remember the ‘awesome’ button? If you like something on Facebook, there is a “Like” button for that. It used to be the “Awesome” button, an option that was eventually vetoed by Zuckerberg. He was of the view that awesome is a controversial word for the website, so it was removed.

Surprising Facts about Facebook

6. Remember the “Facebook guy?”


One of the early icons of Facebook has been the ‘Facebook guy’. It was an image of famous actor Al Pacino, which was reportedly used as the company logo. We no more see this guy. Do you miss it?

Surprising Facts about Facebook

5. What happens to your Facebook when you die?


Death is a fact we all have to face. What happens to your Facebook when you diet? It can either be memorialized or turned into somewhat of a makeshift social media gravestone where people can freely leave messages and post memorable things. Chances are that the account is deleted, but for this Facebook requires death certificate.

Surprising Facts about Facebook

4. Teens no longer love Facebook


True that teens lo longer love Facebook. To much extent, they have walked away from this social media website. Reports reveal that teens have now been giving preference to services such as Instagram, Snapchat, Vine and Tumblr.

Surprising Facts about Facebook

3. …but teens still love Facebook


Avoiding Facebook doesn’t mean teens have quit its use. They have just reduced the amount of time they used to spend on this social media website. A survey conducted reveals that approximately 71 percent of teenagers still use Facebook.

Surprising Facts about Facebook

2. The Pirate Language option


Has anyone noticed the pirate language option of Facebook? It is actually the ability of changing the language for your personal Facebook page, and has the “English (Pirate)” option. With just a handful of clicks, you can turn your Facebook experience into one that reads like a Pirates of the Caribbean script, good for the “Talk Like a Pirate” days.

Surprising Facts about Facebook

1. Facebook used to be college only


Yes, it is right, Facebook used to be college only. These days, setting up a Facebook account is very easy. It is easy to control the information about you such as the college you studied at, your age, and other. Facebook has ultimately made your social media experience wonderful.

Surprising Facts about Facebook

 
25 Surprising Facts About Tattoos That You Probably Didn’t Know

25 Surprising Facts About Tattoos That You Probably Didn’t Know

Even though we’re living in one of the most progressive eras in history, in a world that has become increasingly more open to different cultures and trends than ever before, some people still associate tattoos with certain subcultures and underground lifestyles. Tattoos have been around for thousands of years, and depending on the place and period, haven’t always been viewed negatively. A simple look back will show you that tattoos have been found across the globe throughout history and in many cases have symbolized something sacred or honorable (you can Google it).

Nowadays, for all those who see tattoos as works of art or as a way to enhance one’s beauty, there are those who still see them in a dark light; in their minds, tattoos are associated with prison life, gangs, drug use, and racist organizations among other bad things. So in case you happen to be one of those people who want to get a tattoo but are skeptical, read the following 25 Surprising Facts About Tattoos That You Probably Didn’t Know and will also enlighten you enough to make the right decision.

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The Iceman (3300–3200 BCE), whose physical remains are still intact, has the oldest tattoos that have been preserved. He has a black cross on the inside of his left knee, six straight lines on his lower back, and parallel lines on his ankles, legs, and wrists. When scientists X-rayed his body, they discovered joint disease under each tattoo, which makes them believe these tattoos were meant to relieve his pain.


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Source: The Tattoo History Source Book, Image: Wikipedia
Surprising Pictures Reminding Space by Marc Alcock

Surprising Pictures Reminding Space by Marc Alcock

British photographer Marc Alcock continues the visual exploration of his new home, California. After the California Topiaries project, which highlighted the gardens and the plants of the West coast of the United States, we introduce you Space Travel. A photographical journey focused on the lunar landscapes of the region, that can be discovered below.