28. Twitter
Twitter has a history of drama. From the beginning, founders were fired or otherwise quietly removed. While it may not have been the initial vision, the platform has become the standard for official statements and news sources. Twitter continues to surprise everyone, serving as the hub of instantaneous mass communication.
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References:
Bilton, N. (2013). Hatching Twitter. New York: Penguin Group.
The Fail Whale
Britannica article about Twitter
Alternate source about the history of Twitter
About Twitter's Congress hearing