What's in a Name!? Twitter

What's in a Name!? Twitter

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Interactive Video

Business

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial presents a game where viewers guess a company's name based on dictionary definitions. The company is Twitter, and the story of its naming by founder Jack Dorsey is shared. Dorsey initially considered the name Twitch but chose Twitter after consulting a dictionary. The video also discloses that the exact definitions cited by Dorsey were not found in online dictionaries. The tutorial concludes with a reflection on Twitter's significant impact, highlighting the platform's vast daily tweet volume.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the significance of the name 'Twitter' according to its founder?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does the speaker mention about the dictionary definitions found online?

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