Did You Know These 10 Mind-Blowing Things About YouTube?

YouTube has become an integral part of our online lives – but do you know all the secrets behind this popular video-sharing and social media platform?

What Happened: Arun Maini, a popular tech YouTuber who goes by the name ‘Mrwhosetheboss’ and has 16.2 million subscribers on YouTube, shared a video titled “10 Things you DIDN’T KNOW about YouTube!” 

And some of the things on this list will definitely blow your mind: 

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YouTube’s Origins

Before it became the global video-sharing powerhouse we know today, YouTube had a humble beginning. It was initially conceived as a video dating site named “Tune In Hook Up.” 

The Unlikely Tutorial Champion

One might assume that educational content or life hacks would dominate YouTube’s search queries, but the most searched tutorial ever is a surprising one: “How to Kiss.” 

Baby Shark’s Dominance

Perhaps unsurprisingly, “Baby Shark Dance” holds the title of the most-viewed video on YouTube, boasting a jaw-dropping 13 billion views. The catchy children’s song has become a global phenomenon, transcending borders and age groups.

Despacito’s Record-Breaking Likes

“Despacito” by Luis Fonsi is a catchy tune and the reigning champion of likes on YouTube, amassing a staggering 52 million thumbs up from viewers worldwide.

YouTube’s Most Disliked Moment

In a twist of irony, YouTube itself holds the record for the most disliked video on the platform. Their 2018 rewind video garnered over 20 million dislikes. 

The YouTube Universe

YouTube is home to a staggering one billion users, representing a third of the entire internet population. This massive user base underlines its status as a global digital phenomenon.

A Video-Watching Frenzy

Every day, an astonishing four billion videos are watched on the platform, emphasizing the immense appetite for content among YouTube’s diverse audience.

Epic Video Lengths

While shorter content often rules the digital realm nowadays, the longest video that hasn’t been banned on YouTube is eight days and eight hours long – and it’s a 200-hour countdown. 

The Blink-and-Miss-It Video

YouTube’s shortest video clocks in at a mere 0.1 seconds. Blink, and you’ll miss it, but it’s a testament to the creativity and brevity found on the platform.

A Constant Stream Of Content

As you watch Mrwhosetheboss’s video, consider this: In the time it takes, a staggering 100 hours of new content will have been uploaded to YouTube.

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