Originally, a face book was a web directory was found at universities consisting of peoples pictures and names. They attempted to use this in order for students to get to know each other. In 2003, Mark Zuckerberg built a website called "Facemash" while attending Harvard University. Facemash consisted of putting two peoples pictures from their online "facebook" next to each other, and you decided who was more attractive. Harvard administration shut the website down quickly after it was very successful while only being in operation for a few days. In 2004, Zuckerberg and a couple of Harvard friends started "The Facebook." It was a social media website, in which you can interact with other people, as well as show information and pictures of yourself. Originally, the group of friends limited the website to just Harvard students. Eventually it was opened to Ivy League schools in the Boston area. It then opened up to other colleges, and then high school students. In 2006, they opened the site up to anyone older than 13 with a valid email, with exception in certain areas. Facebook now has 2.5 billion active users monthly that be accessed in 140 different languages.
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