Where Did Emojis Come From?

Host Craig Benzine answers the question, “Where did emojis come from?” in an episode of the Mental Floss series Big Questions. The history of the ubiquitous little symbols actually goes back much further than people might expect, with roots as far back as 1881.

Glen Tickle
Glen Tickle

Amelia's dad. Steph's husband. Writer, comedian, gentleman. Good at juggling, bad at chess.