31/03/2025
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Here are 10 interesting facts about **Facebook (FB)**:
# # # 1. **Founded in 2004**
Facebook was launched on **February 4, 2004**, by **Mark Zuckerberg** and his Harvard University roommates **Eduardo Saverin, Andrew McCollum, Dustin Moskovitz, and Chris Hughes**.
# # # 2. **Originally Called "TheFacebook"**
The site was first named **"TheFacebook"** and was exclusive to Harvard students before expanding to other universities and later the general public.
# # # 3. **Over 3 Billion Monthly Active Users**
As of 2024, Facebook is the **largest social media platform** in the world, with over **3 billion monthly active users** (including Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger under Meta).
# # # 4. **Acquired Instagram & WhatsApp**
Facebook bought **Instagram** for **$1 billion** in 2012 and **WhatsApp** for **$19 billion** in 2014. Both remain key parts of **Meta (Facebook’s parent company)**.
# # # 5. **Rebranded to Meta in 2021**
In October 2021, Facebook Inc. changed its name to **Meta Platforms Inc.**, reflecting its focus on the **metaverse** (virtual reality and augmented reality technologies).
# # # 6. **First Facebook Ad Sold for $40**
The first Facebook ad was sold in **2004 to a dentist** for just **$40** to promote a teeth-whitening service.
# # # 7. **Facebook’s Like Button Was Almost a "Awesome" Button**
Before settling on the **"Like"** button, Facebook considered using **"Awesome"** as the reaction option.
# # # 8. **Over 350 Million Photos Uploaded Daily**
Users upload **billions of photos** every month, making Facebook one of the largest photo-sharing platforms in history.
# # # 9. **Facebook’s IPO Was One of the Biggest in Tech**
Facebook went public on **May 18, 2012**, with an initial valuation of **$104 billion**, the largest tech IPO at the time.
# # # 10. **Zuckerberg’s Salary is $1 per Year**
Mark Zuckerberg takes a **symbolic $1 annual salary** (like Steve Jobs did at Apple) but owns a significant stake in Meta, making him one of the richest people in the world.
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