Question: When was the very first Text Message sent?
Leave your guesses below and check back later today for the answer!
Answer: The first text was sent on December 3rd, 1992!
Neil Papworth, a 22-year-old software programmer from the UK, sent the first ever text message from a computer to his colleague Richard Jarvis wishing him a "Merry Christmas." Neil had been working as a developer and test engineer to create a Short Message Service (SMS) for his client, Vodafone.
Why "Dooley?"
Inspired by the founder's alma mater - Emory University's spirit mascot, Dooley represents the voice of the student body. And when Dooley shows up to your class, you can count on a fun time and the rest of the day off!
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