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From Facemash to Meta: The 20-Year Evolution of Facebook’s Branding

How Facebook grew from a dorm-room startup to a tech conglomerate.
By Maddie Whitaker

From Sports to Politics to Telescopes, Michael Powell Brings Heart and Shoe Leather

Newspaper veteran Michael Powell brings energy and hard work to a wide variety of beats.
By William P. Hogue

Can We Separate Art from the Artist? Should We?

Actors, musicians, and comedians are much more closely identified with their art than novelists are. So what happens when a talented performer turns out to be a horrible human being?
By William P. Hogue
Bat anatomy is more interesting than initially thought.

This Viral Video of an Irish Family Trying to Catch a Bat Is a Work of Art

By John Bonazzo
Where exactly does all that Facebook data go?

This Chrome Extension Reveals Exactly How Facebook Uses Your Data

By John Bonazzo
SAN FRANCISCO, CA- JUNE 28: San Francisco Gay Pride Parade marchers protest Facebook not allowing transgender people from choosing their own name, rather than birth name on the social networking site, June 28, 2015 in San Francisco, California. The 2015 pride parade comes two days after the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision to legalize same-sex marriage in all 50 states. (Photo by Max Whittaker/Getty Images)

How Facebook Has Discouraged Fake News Since the 2016 Election

By Brady Dale
Leon Ford

The Story Behind That Heart-Wrenching Viral Tweet of a Police Shooting Victim

By Michael Sainato
Counter-protesters in Charlottesville, Va.

Teen Vogue Educated Readers About Charlottesville During the Teen Choice Awards

By John Bonazzo
Don 1 and Don 2.

A Journalist’s Viral Anguish About Donald Trump Jr.’s Emails Is Now a Hilarious Meme

By Sage Lazzaro
What workout will you tweet about?

People Are Most Likely to Tweet About Their Workouts on Wednesdays

By Meredith Lepore
You don't have to worry about this Jaden Smith either—or at least not for the same reasons.

You Can Delete That Viral ‘Jayden K. Smith’ Facebook Message Without Feeling Guilty

By John Bonazzo

The Internet’s Loving This Aquarium’s Viral Post Shaming Timmy the ‘Naughty’ Penguin

By Sage Lazzaro
Hey now, you're an all star!

This Guy Turned His Twitter Account Into an Amazing Smash Mouth Easter Egg

By John Bonazzo
Katy Perry is surrounded by adoring fans both in public and on social media.

Katy Perry Is the First Person to Reach 100 Million Twitter Followers

By John Bonazzo
As if things weren't already looking bad for A&F.

Abercrombie & Fitch Just Made Pride About Straight People—And Everyone Is Furious

By Sage Lazzaro
North Dakota Little Shell Pow-Wow Dancers

Here’s How to Strengthen Your Network

By David Waters
Sunday night was LIT.

17 Hilarious Memes of Trump Touching the Glowing Orb In Saudi Arabia

By Sage Lazzaro
Groot and Rocket do not approve of Twitter trolling.

The Guy Suing His Date for Texting During ‘Guardians’ Is Actually a Creepy Troll

By John Bonazzo
Sing it, Mike!

Twitter’s Best Account Combines ‘Hamilton’ Lyrics With ‘Monsters, Inc’

By John Bonazzo
How would you feel about interviewing this kid?

9-Year-Old’s Depressing Advice for Journalists Makes Washington Post Article Go Viral

By John Bonazzo
Baby Handmaid's Tale cosplay.

Social Download: Internet Reacts to ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and ‘I Love Dick’

By Liana Maeby
He did it.

The Wendy’s Nugget Guy Just Beat Ellen’s Twitter Record—And Won Chicken for a Year

By Sage Lazzaro
Emma Watson at the MTV Movie Awards.

Social Download: Internet Reacts to ‘American Gods’ and the MTV Movie Awards

By Liana Maeby
The Handmaid's Tale art.

Social Download: Internet Reacts to ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ and ‘Fargo’ Season 3

By Liana Maeby
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