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'No' to $30M for FB page

Social media phenomenon Elise Andrew turned down US$30 million for her hugely popular Facebook page, IFL Science.

The British blogger revealed the offer Saturday, on World Mental Health Day, as she tweeted about her own mental health problems, Mashable reports.

Her irreverent and saucily named Facebook page has a massive 22 million likes. 

Andrew began posting weird science facts in 2012 and hasn't looked back. She's collaborated with the Discovery Channel, and there's been talk of her own TV show. But, she's also been bashed by the science community for unverifiable, inaccurate posts and not attributing credit where due.

Andrew says she was offered US$30 million for the page by an unnamed buyer, but says that it means much more to her than just money.

Andrew also revealed she has struggled with mental health since she was a child.

According to her tweets, Andrew toyed with selling the page so she wouldn't have to deal with Internet trolls and bullies.

She said her issues may make her insane, but she has the Internet to remind her "that some people are so, so much worse."



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