19 September 2012 06:18 | By Tom Phillips
Emoticons Turn 30! A Brief History Of The :-)

Emoticons turn 30 years old



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The humble smiley celebrates its 30th birthday on September 19. To celebrate, we look back on the history of emoticons, and celebrate their valuable contribution to the modern world. \o/

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