What is FarmVille?

Don't have real farm animals? Then get some virtual ones on Facebook! An application called FarmVille is the fastest-growing social game on the Internet since its launch in June, reports The Washington Times. With 21 million people playing FarmVille now, it has never been cooler to plow a furrow.

In this addictive virtual game, you can plant and harvest crops on your farm, purchase your favorite farm animals (chicken! sheep!) or adopt stray animals that show up on your farm. By collecting your animals' byproducts, you'll have enough money to help you extend your farm and buy more animals from the market or give them as gifts to your neighbors. After a hard day's work, you can go right up to your cow or sheep and pet them. Don't be surprised when you hear a "moo" coming from your computer -- these virtual animals are equipped with virtual sounds! Within minutes of playing FarmVille, you may just turn into Old MacDonald!

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