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11 Must-Follow Nonprofits on Pinterest

With 10.4 million registered users, Pinterest hit the 10 million-user benchmark last week making it the fastest growing website ever. My theory on why Pinterest has become so popular so fast is that it has arrived at at time when people are increasing becoming overwhelmed by the volume of tweets, status updates, and “Breaking News!” being thrown at them 24/7. It’s a lot for the brain to... moreWith 10.4 million registered users, Pinterest hit the 10 million-user benchmark last week making it the fastest growing website ever. My theory on why Pinterest has become so popular so fast is that it has arrived at at time when people are increasing becoming overwhelmed by the volume of tweets, status updates, and “Breaking News!” being thrown at them 24/7. It’s a lot for the brain to process. On Pinterest, however, all that is required is browsing pretty pictures (not too much reading involved and no nasty, annoying Internet trolls ruining everyone’s good time) and liking, pinning, and re-pinning pins related to fashion, food, inspirational quotes, and social good. No wonder women love Pinterest! view page