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Facebook records 500m users
Social networking website Facebook has crossed the landmark figure of 500m users. Since its launch in 2004, Facebook has become the largest and fastest-growing online tool, and with some of the most dedicated followers. Facebook says half its users log onto the site for an average of 34 minutes every day. Around 150m users access the site by mobile. Facebook said the half-billion number was “an important milestone” and said it was “humbled and inspired” by the experiences of its users, which it is asking them to share on the site.