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 | Justin Bieber had better be a fast reader on Twitter BuzzFeed's Charlie Warzel used a Tweetdeck tool to simulate celebrities' Twitter feeds, and the results are intriguing. A simulation of Kanye West's account shows only his own musings and those of his fiancée, Kim Kardashian; Justin Bieber's, meanwhile, is flooded with the inane chatter of more than 120,000 Beliebers, their messages scrolling past too quickly to be deciphered. BuzzFeed (1/15) |  | There may be a billion people on Facebook but no business needs to reach a billion people." | | | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions. | Mailing Address: SmartBrief, Inc.®, 555 11th ST NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20004 | | |
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