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From 1881 to World Emoji Day: things you never knew about the history of emoticons

Published: 8:46am, 17 Jul, 2017

Charlotte Ames-Ettridge

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From four humble typographic symbols to starring in their own movie, here’s the history of the emoji you know and love today

Charlotte Ames-Ettridge |

Published: 8:46am, 17 Jul, 2017

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