In addition to cat GIFs, #foodporn and breaking news, Twitter offers something even more special: a look at what's "trending."
But in 2012, Twitter changed the system so that your default settings show algorithmic trends tailored specifically to you -- not an overall popular move.
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However, it's possible to change your default settings to show what's really trending -- around the world, in a certain country or in a particular geographical area, such as a state, county or province.
In our simple walkthrough above, find out how to customize your account to see a wider and truer view of trending topics than the tailored trends offer.