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Facebook turned me down. It was a great opportunity to connect with some fantastic people. Looking forward to life's next adventure.

Brian Acton, on Twitter, when he was rejected for a job at Facebook in 2009. Facebook announced last week that it was buying WhatsApp, the company Acton founded, for $19 billion.

Brian Acton, on Twitter, when he was rejected for a job at Facebook in 2009. Facebook announced last week that it was buying WhatsApp, the company Acton founded, for $19 billion.

Daniel Luzer is GOVERNING's news editor.