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Can you believe it? - Egyptian dad names his new born child Facebook

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(CNN) -- A man in Egypt has named his newborn daughter "Facebook" in honor of the role the social media network played in bringing about a revolution, according to a new report.

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(CNN) -- Gamal Ibrahim, a 20-something, gave his daughter the name "to express his joy at the achievements made by the January 25 youth," according to a report in Al-Ahram, one of Egypt's most popular newspapers.

Many young people used Facebook and other social media networks to organize the protests, which began January 25 and ultimately led to the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak after 30 years in power.

I have to say this article speaks for it-self. This is such an inspirational momment for many this young man went as far as to name is daughter facebook, now that is believe.

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