Everyone loves Facebook, except for those who got their marriage and career jeopardized by it.
For being the social networking site that has accompanied us through thick and thin, it definitely deserves the great year it enjoyed – 350 million users, $1 billion revenue, $9.5 billion worth and steady traffic growth.
It also has its fair share of media attention, thanks to its users and their stories.
Here are 5 bizarre ones that deserve a second look.
1. The Awesome Facebook Burglar
Jonathan G. Parker, 19 was one burglar who could multi-task.
After breaking into a Martinsburg, West Virginia house and stealing 2 diamonds rings worth more than $3500, he had enough time to use the victim’s computer to Google “best escape routes”.
If that’s not enough, he also logged into his Facebook profile and updated his Facebook status that read,
“OMG LOLZ brkin into sum1s house!”…(more)
2. Facebook Alibi
Apparently, if Facebook can get you into jail, it can also get you out of it.
According to New York Times, Rodney Bradford, a 19 year old teenager was arrested for robbery. The twist is, he had an alibi.
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