Discovering Facebook

I recently came across Facebook — an online social networking site that’s quickly changing how people connect on the web.
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Facebook lets users connect with friends, share updates, upload unlimited photos, and exchange links and videos. It’s more than just a profile — it’s a growing digital community where people stay in touch and discover more about one another.

The platform was created by Mark Zuckerberg and Chris Hughes in February 2004, originally as a private network for Harvard students. Within months, it expanded across other Ivy League schools, and by the end of that year, Facebook had already reached over a million users.

Today, it’s open to anyone with a valid email address. Each member can create a profile with photos, interests, and short bios — and decide how much to share through privacy settings.

What makes Facebook even more interesting is its application platform, which allows developers to build and share their own mini-apps within Facebook itself — from photo sharing tools to digital graffiti walls. It’s a glimpse into how social networking might evolve, and it’s easy to see why it’s spreading so fast.