Question 1

Why does an emoji count as more than one character?

Accepted Answer

Most emoji are made of several code units, and flags or family emoji are longer still. Systems that enforce character limits usually count code units, so the number exceeds what you see.

Question 2

How is reading time calculated?

Accepted Answer

Assuming roughly 200 words per minute. It's a rough estimate — technical text reads slower and familiar topics faster.

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