When I read something interesting that I have no clue about or have questions, I do research, so I’ve decided to post a few interesting….or maybe not so interesting facts surrounding the extensions we’ve come to love…or hate…or don’t even know exist.

Established 1985. As soon as you become a civilian, you will no longer be able to use the .mil extension. My friend was recently discharged from the Army and they took her email account privileges like a snap. They don’t play when it comes to this extension.

Established in 2001. Did you know that if you use this extension, you can be challenged and you will be expected to prove your commercial endeavors….???

Established in 1985. There is a webpage to go and see if potential names are taken along with other information: educause.edu/edudomain/.

Established in 1988. Never knew it existed as an extension, but it’s reserved for those belonging to international treaty organizations. The possibilities with extensions are endless!

Established in 2001. Interesting worldwide information can be found at afilias.info/register/find/ when you want to locate a registrar.

Established in 1985. Did you know that the United States controls the .gov Top Level Domain, making a no-go for other countries to establish any domains ending in the .gov extension?

Established in 1985. Did you know that if you own an online gambling site, using the .net domain name extension allows you to skirt the law a bit? Online gambling sites can advertise because .net sites can legally promote without breaking the rules.

Other establishment dates for popular extensions include: .org (1985); .name (2001); and .com (1985).

Thanks for the informative information You did not say anything about the country domain names though.