Dec 30 6:25 PM

Top social media moments of 2013

Created by The Stream, photos via Getty Images.
The Stream (Al Jazeera)

From a new Pope and a pint-sized BatKid to Twitter diplomacy and a surprise Beyonce album, social media in 2013 had its share of unexpected twists. New voices rose to prominence, brands got savvier while others stumbled, activists captured the attention of millions, deaths were mourned together, and moments of humanity united us.

Here are just a few of the top social media moments of 2013:

A touchdown for Oreo's Twitter team. As Americans waited out a power outage during the Super Bowl XLVII on February 3, Oreo's timely tweet kept millions entertained.

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