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Were Egyptian Hieroglyphs the World’s First Emojis?

Were Egyptian Hieroglyphs the World’s First Emojis?

World Emoji Day is celebrated each year on July 17th, and it got me thinking. Were hieroglyphs really the emojis of ancient Egypt? The answer is more complicated than it looks. 👁️🐍☀️ Every day, people communicate with tiny pictures. A smiling face can soften a message. A heart can express affection without a sentence. A pair of…

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