Who Really Invented the Smiley Face?, Arts & Culture

It's supposedly the 50th anniversary of the original design of the iconic image, but its history since then is surprisingly complex with millions of dollars at stake

Who invented the smiley face? ( Straight Dope) : r/pre1926smiley

Groovy History

The Smiley Face Was Invented for Corporate America

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The Smiley Face's History: Exploring a Joyful Symbol

All Emoji Names & Meanings - Trusted Since 1922

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Spiral Notebook

Harvey Ball, Inventor of the Smiley Face | Spiral Notebook

The Smiley Face's History: Exploring a Joyful Symbol

CABINET / No Laughing Matter

Smiley Happy Faces

Nicolas Loufrani, Franklin Loufrani's son who invented the Smiley face in 1971

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