Twitter

Founded in 2006 by Jack Dorsey, Biz Stone and Evan Williams—three men who must have thought brevity is indeed the soul of wit—Twitter has spent nearly two decades proving the maxim with every tweet, meme and outrage it sparks. Known for its 280-character rants, celebrity feuds and the occasional world-shaking tweetstorm, Twitter’s defining moments include the Arab Spring and its role in every major political scandal since its inception. The platform’s current valuation, a rollercoaster of highs and lows, fluctuates wildly like a stock market ticker, with Elon Musk’s acquisition in 2022 adding a new layer of chaos to its already tumultuous history. Awards? It has a few, but they're overshadowed by its reputation for spreading misinformation and inciting online mob justice. Its controversies are the stuff of legend—from the banning of high-profile figures to endless debates over content moderation. Under Musk’s erratic leadership, Twitter continues to balance on the tightrope between a digital agora and a chaotic carnival, embodying the wild unpredictability of the internet itself.