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    What's One Life Moment Made Better by Sharing on Facebook?

    Mashable's Facebook fan page is on the brink of reaching 1 million fans. As our Facebook fans are such a tremendous part of Mashable, we're telling our community's favorite Facebook stories to commemorate this milestone.

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    So far, we've asked you about connections you've made on Facebook, goals you've achieved, and interactions with your local community. When we reach 1 million, your responses will be turned into a commemorative post.

    For our final question, we are interested in the melding of your daily life and Facebook presence. Tell us: What's one life moment made better by sharing on Facebook?

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    Maybe this moment was an engagement, graduation or a memorial. Whatever the milestone, we'd love for you to share your story with us. Tell us about a particular moment that you've shared with your friends on Facebook and received an extraordinary reaction.

    How To Tell Us Your Story

    • Share your story in the comments below
    • Reply to this post in the comments on Facebook
    • Tweet @MashableHQ with the hashtag #FBStories

    Mashable Staff Story: Adam Berberich

    As an example, Mashable's Adam Berberich shared an important moment in his life that he shared on Facebook.

    "It was so cool to share the birth of my son on Facebook. Friends and family that were out of town were still able to know right when Jackson was born -- know his weight and see first photos moments after they happened."

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    This story originally published on Mashable here.

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