Defining Moments in the History of Internet Fails

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The Internet has done society a tremendous amount of good. It's connected us like never before, and has brought a wealth of information to the tips of our fingers. Yet, the Internet is a tough beast to tango with, and whether it's using social media, starting a business, or falling in love, the web presents many pitfalls that has left lives in ruins. Here we present some of the biggest FAILS in Internet history. And remember, the next time you're online: handle with care.

This feature is the first installment in an ongoing series.

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The Manti Te'o Hoax

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Anthony Weiner's D**k Pick and The Rise of Carlos Danger

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Internet Explorer

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Apple Maps

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Twitter, NBC, and Guy Adams

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Kat Stacks

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StubHub's Thank F**k It's Friday Tweet

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Celeb Boutique's #Aurora Tweet

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Joe Paterno's Death

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SOPA

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Color's False Hype

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San Jose State University's Failing Grade

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AOL and Time Warner Merge

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Zynga

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George Zimmerman and Skype

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Groupon Not Selling to Google

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Marcus Jordan Doesn't Know the Difference Between a Tweet and a DM

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Myspace 1.0

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The Amanda Bynes Social Media Reality Show

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90 Percent of the People Asking Questions on Yahoo! Answers

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