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The Best "News" Network I've Seen
They covers the past in real time

This is phenomenal. I love niche social networks like this. Manny Marotta has a network of accounts basically doing “on this day in history” posts but positioned as if they’re happening as news. It’s brilliant and fun.
100 years ago live: https://x.com/100YearsAgoLive
Covers stories from 100 years ago as if they were happening today
Covers stuff that no one else on the platform does
Feels very special when something memorable hits the timeline
He’s able to schedule out all his content for the year in advance!!!!
25 Years ago live: https://x.com/25YearsAgoLive
50 years ago live: https://x.com/50YearsAgoLive
250 years ago live: https://x.com/250YearsAgoLive
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