Which website was launched first? ANSWER Yahoo (CORRECT) Yahoo was founded in January 1994 by Jerry Yang and David Filo, who were electrical engineering graduates at Stanford University. Originally named “Jerry and David’s Guide to the World Wide Web, “ the website was renamed “Yahoo!” on April 1994. On April 12, 1996, Yahoo! had its initial public offering and raised $33.8 […]
What is widely considered to be the first viral video or meme? ANSWER Dancing Baby (CORRECT) This 1996 animation of a 3D dancing baby is widely credited as being the first big internet meme. The “Dancing Baby”, also called “Baby Cha-Cha” or “the Oogachacka Baby”, is a 3D-rendered animation of a baby performing a cha-cha type dance to the intro […]
What is the first video on YouTube to reach over 1 billion views? ANSWER Gangnam Style (CORRECT) In December 2012, “Gangnam Style” became the first video ever to hit 1 billion views on YouTube – just over 150 days after its debut in July 2012. To date, Gangham Syle has 5,187,137,380 views on YouTube and who knows how many wedding […]
What is the most viewed video on YouTube? ANSWER Baby Shark (CORRECT) I know you were probably hoping it was not Baby Shark – but it is! This little “ear worm” has generated over 14 billion views worldwide. And, if you have children, you have probably had to sing the song with them – many, many, […]
When did the number of websites on the Internet finally exceed 1 million? ANSWER 1997 (CORRECT) In 1997, the number of websites with their own designated URL finally went over 1 Million 1996 (WRONG) The number of websites was rapidly growing in 1996 – increasing 996% over 1995 – but still only represented 23,500 websites 2000 (WRONG) […]
8000 Excelsior Drive, Suite 204
Madison, WI 53717-1914
For Businesses Call:
608.836.0282
For Residential Support Call:
608.237.6152
