In honor of YouTube’s fifth birthday, we’re sharing a few things that we would not have (or would not know about) if not for the Internet juggernaut. Enjoy.
1. The Rick Roll
2. “Boom goes the dynamite”
3. Diet Coke and Mentos
4. Keyboard Cat
5. Leave Britney Alone!
View many (many!) more oddities on YouTube’s own tribute to its big day.
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