February 23, 2019

Why do twitter messages have a limit of 140 characters?

From the get-go, messaging-app Twitter was designed to let people share text messages over mobile phones rather than computers. Most phones can display only a limited […]
February 23, 2019

Why do people try to make “viral” videos?

Sometimes they just want to share funny footage (everyone loves a cute-kitty video!), but more often than not, they want your attention. Viral videos grow in […]
February 23, 2019

Why is this guy running on water?

He’s trying to trick you into buying a pair of shoes. This is an example of viral marketing. Millions of Web surfers fell for an online […]
February 23, 2019

Why do people take part in Internet memes?

A meme is an idea or a behavior that spreads from person to person while subtly changing over time. Internet memes spread through emails, social media, […]