Microsoft published a study in 2008. Researchers at the company analyzed electronic messages sent and found that any two people are distanced by around 7 degrees of separation. This would suggest that you are linked to any other person by 7 or fewer acquaintances.

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The study by Microsoft researchers analyzed electronic messages on a global scale, suggesting that any two people in the world are separated by around 7 degrees of separation, not just within more limited scopes like towns, countries, or personal social networks.

Microsoft Published a Study in 2008