Quizzicle: In what year was the first text message sent?

Answer: 1992

In 1992, Neil Papworth sent the first text from a computer to a colleague, marking the start of text messaging. The message, "Merry Christmas," initiated the era of SMS technology. Nokia introduced SMS with a 'beep' in 1993, and early users created 'txt spk' and emoticons to fit the 160-character limit. By 1999, texts were exchanged across networks, gaining massive popularity. Today, millions can use texts, videos, and emojis, inspired by this breakthrough.