The Illustrated History of Twitter

Take 140 characters, put them in a blender and mix for eight years.  That’s the secret recipe behind Twitter, the social networking powerhouse celebrating a birthday. Whether you’re an addict, a casual tweeter or still a skeptic, Twitter has grown into a necessity in the world of breaking news and culture.

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