1. The First Text Message: The very first text message was sent in 1992 and read, "Merry Christmas." It was sent by Neil Papworth, an engineer.

2. Emoji Evolution: Emoji, those small digital images used to express emotions, originated in Japan. The word "emoji" combines "e" (picture) and "moji" (character).

3. SMS Character Limit: The original character limit for SMS (Short Message Service) messages was 160 characters, which was based on the storage size of text messages in early mobile phones.

4. Longest Text Message: The longest text message ever sent was over 26,000 characters long and contained the entire script of Shakespeare's "Hamlet."

5. "LOL" Evolution: "LOL" originally stood for "Lots of Love" in early text messaging, but it later transformed into "Laugh Out Loud."

6. Most Popular Emoji: The most widely used emoji is the "Face with Tears of Joy" emoji, which is often used to convey laughter.

7. Texting Speed Record: The fastest texting speed on a smartphone was achieved by a 16-year-old girl from Brazil, who texted a 25-word message in just 18.19 seconds.

8. "OMG" Origins: "OMG" is believed to have been first used in a letter to Winston Churchill in 1917. It was an abbreviation for "Oh My God."

9. Text Message Statistics: On average, people send over 94 text messages per day, making texting one of the most common forms of communication.

10. Emoji Dictionary: In 2015, the Oxford English Dictionary added the word "emoji" to its collection.

11. "404 Error" Origins: The "404 error" message on the internet comes from the room number at CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) where the World Wide Web was invented.

12. Texting and Walking: "Distracted walking" is a term used to describe accidents that occur when people are texting on their phones while walking and not paying attention to their surroundings.

13. Voice-to-Text Typing: Voice-to-text technology can type faster than most humans can, with an average word-per-minute rate of around 110-130 words.

14. Texting Thumb: Excessive texting can lead to a condition known as "texting thumb" or "texter's thumb," which is a repetitive strain injury.

15. Texting and Driving: Texting while driving makes you 23 times more likely to have an accident, which is why it's illegal in many places.

Feel free to share these fun facts with your friends, and you'll be sure to initiate some engaging and entertaining conversations!