Some Interesting Facts About YouTube
YouTube was founded on February 14, 2005, by former PayPal employees Chad Hurley, Steve Chen, and Jawed Karim.
The first video ever uploaded to YouTube was titled "Me at the zoo" by Jawed Karim on April 23, 2005.
YouTube reaches more 18-49 year-olds in the United States than any broadcast or cable television network.
The most-viewed video on YouTube is currently "Baby Shark Dance" by Pinkfong, with billions of views.
YouTube has over 2 billion logged-in monthly users, making it the second most-visited website after Google.
Every minute, over 500 hours of video content are uploaded to YouTube.
YouTube is available in over 100 countries and 80 languages.
The YouTube logo was designed to resemble a TV screen with a play button inside.
The platform's original slogan was "Broadcast Yourself."
YouTube's first headquarters were above a pizzeria and Japanese restaurant in San Mateo, California.
The most subscribed-to channel on YouTube is T-Series, an Indian music label and film production company.
The most subscribed-to individual creator on YouTube is PewDiePie, a Swedish gamer and commentator.
YouTube's parent company, Google, acquired it in November 2006 for $1.65 billion.
YouTube's annual earnings are estimated to be over $19 billion.
The highest-paid YouTuber in 2021 was nine-year-old Ryan Kaji, who earned $29.5 million from his toy review channel, Ryan's World.
YouTube Red, later renamed YouTube Premium, launched in October 2015 as a subscription service offering ad-free access to content and exclusive original series.
YouTube's algorithm recommends videos based on factors such as watch history, engagement, and relevance to the viewer's interests.
YouTube was briefly banned in Turkey in 2007 due to a video deemed insulting to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey.
The longest video on YouTube is titled "THE LONGEST VIDEO ON YOUTUBE - 596 HOURS (25 DAYS) - 100,000 SUBSCRIBER SPECIAL" by Jon Brooks - Music Composer, clocking in at 596 hours, 31 minutes, and 50 seconds.
YouTube's most-disliked video is Justin Bieber's "Baby" music video, with over 14 million dislikes.
YouTube has a dedicated platform for gaming content called YouTube Gaming.
The first YouTube video to reach one million views was a Nike commercial featuring Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho in 2005.
YouTube introduced the "YouTube Partner Program" in 2007, allowing creators to monetize their content through advertising.
The term "YouTuber" was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2019.
YouTube hosts a wide range of educational content, including tutorials, lectures, and documentaries, making it a valuable resource for learning.
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