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The smiley face was a corporate morale booster and a countercultural icon, and it was given a second life as an emoji. Will it ever lose its meaning?
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Massachusetts ad man Harvey Ball designed the first Smiley face
Illustrator Harvey Ball, of Worcester, Mass., who created the smiley face, the bright yellow happy face that has become a worldwide symbol of good cheer, poses Monday, July 6, 1998 in Worcester
The confusing history of a universal icon
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The creator of the world's famous Smiley Face, he was paid $45 for his work
Holy Cross Celebrates World Smile Day « Photo Blog