Ye Olde Internet #2
The 140 character limit may seem arbitrary, but it’s actually based on the limit for a standard text message (160 characters) with 20 characters left over for the username. Twitter started as an SMS-based system.
The more you know!
~C
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He might understand better if told it will become popular soon and they can make a lot of money from it?