Behind every great website is a great mascot. While the Internet has been flooded with cute social media icons, only 10 of the very best made our list.
Whether it's the sharp colors of Twitter's "Fail Whale," the simple lines of the Reddit Alien, or the lush, orange Firefox, each of these mascots are special in their own way.
Click through to find out some little known facts about our favorites ("twitter" refers to a sperm whale?) or add your own in the comments.
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