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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.
Where do Tweets live?
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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.