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==What is Twitter?== | |||
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==What does Twitter do?== | |||
Tweeting allows users to access information quickly. A twitter [http://www.hashtags.org/platforms/twitter/basic-twitter-terms-you-must-know/ feed] has become a source for information about friends, the weather, entertainment, and news. By following sites such as USA today, Huffington Post, and The New York Times, a twitter user can stay updated on what is happening in the world. | Tweeting allows users to access information quickly. A twitter [http://www.hashtags.org/platforms/twitter/basic-twitter-terms-you-must-know/ feed] has become a source for information about friends, the weather, entertainment, and news. By following sites such as USA today, Huffington Post, and The New York Times, a twitter user can stay updated on what is happening in the world. | ||
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==What can Twitter do for you?== | |||
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==The Hashtag== | |||
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