At the 2014 Academy Awards, host Ellen DeGeneres took a star-studded selfie, then tweeted it to the world. It became the most popular Tweet in the history of Twitter.
What is a Tweet?
A Tweet is an expression of a moment or idea. It can contain text, photos, and videos. Millions of Tweets are shared in real time, every day.
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Where do Tweets live?
When you follow people, their Tweets instantly show up in your timeline. Similarly, your Tweets show up in your followers' timelines. To see interesting Tweets, follow interesting people: friends, celebrities, news sources, or anyone whose Tweets you enjoy.
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What do I tweet?
The best Tweets share meaningful moments — big and small. Quote your grandma, share a photo of your pet sloth, or make a Vine video of your youngest doing a tricycle wheelie. If you think it's interesting, chances are your followers will, too.