Five Interesting Facts About ‘Listicles’

So, what is a Listicle? It’s an article that consist of a series of items presented as a list of choices. It’s well suited for entertainment and education.

1. The word ‘listicle’ is a blending of the words list and article
   Etymology
   
2. The term ‘listicle’ was first used in a 2007 tweet
   Origin
   
3. A listicle is an article of no particular length, formatted as a list of items with a common theme. Each item may contain one sentence, or several paragraphs and graphics.
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4. Listicles are one of the most popular formats used in magazines, newspapers, and blogs because they are very readable and easy to digest.
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5. Listicles have a fascinating history and have been around in one form or another for about 10,000 years, starting with the Mesopotamians.
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BONUS! This post is an example of a listicle!!!