25 Twitter Accounts That Will Make You Smarter

Wow!  Who knew that a social media website (that was meant for pleasure), can also be used to gather knowledge?  I didn’t!  Next time you log in to Twitter, think of something you’re not an expert on, and look it up.  You might find out something amazing! Mashable posted a great article with 25 Twitter accounts to get you started!

 25 Twitter Accounts That Will Make You Smarter

Author:  Matt Petronzio

Twitter can sometimes seem more like a newspaper or encyclopedia than a social network. Its intelligent user base contributes a wealth of knowledge to the microblogging platform. Experts of various fields tweet constantly, and their followers can learn a lot simply by reading their 140-character updates.

We found 25 Twitter accounts that will increase your general knowledge of a wide range of topics: science, technology, human rights, the environment and more. These individuals and general fact-toting accounts will help you engage in intelligent discussions — so you can impress your friends and family.

http://mashable.com/2012/07/27/smart-twitter-accounts/