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Know Your Meme is a website dedicated to documenting Internet phenomena: viral videos, image macros, catchphrases, web celebs and more.

Tron Guy

Tron Guy

April 18th, 2011 3:45 PM

Seven years ago today, Minnesota programmer Jay Maynard posted some pictures of his homemade Tron costume on his website, essentially paving the way for its popular resurgence in the 2000s.

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Star Wars Kid

Star Wars Kid

April 14th, 2011 2:50 PM

Eight years ago today, the legend of Star Wars Kid (Ghyslain Raza) was born when his classmates found the videotape and uploaded it onto Kazaa.

With over a billion estimated views, Raza still remains one of the most well-known internet celebrities of all time! Check inside for more.

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Magnets, How Do They Work?

Magnets, How Do They Work?

April 6th, 2011 4:50 PM

One year ago today, Detroit's rap duo Insane Clown Posse took the internet by storm with their single "Miracles," a ridiculously entertaining inquiry into the wonders of mother nature. If you haven't seen it yet, it's a must.

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YTMND Turns Seven!

YTMND Turns Seven!

April 1st, 2011 4:13 PM

Today is a big double whammy for YTMND, as they celebrate their 7th anniversary and April Fools’ Day all in one! Check in for the brief history of the popular GIF art community and its lasting impact on the interwebs.

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OMG Zerg Rush!

OMG Zerg Rush!

March 31st, 2011 9:18 PM

In celebrating the anniversary of Starcraft's original release, let's take a moment to reminisce on one of the most notorious, tried-and-true tactics from the classic RTS game.

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