Science & Tech 14 January 2019updated 01 Jul 2021 12:14pm Why is a picture of an egg suddenly the most popular ever post on Instagram? The short answer: literally nobody knows. By Media Mole (Photo By Instagram) Toppling the likes of Kylie Jenner, Cristiano Ronaldo, Justin Bieber, and Ariana Grande, literally the most-liked picture in Instagram history is now a humble egg. Subscribe to The New Statesman today from only £8.99 per month Subscribe Content from our partners More than a landlord: A future of opportunity Spotlight Towards an NHS fit for the future Spotlight How drones can revolutionise UK public services Spotlight Topics in this article : Social media