Ever wonder who invented the yellow smiley face? It was created by Harvey R. Ball, a World War II veteran and graphic artist. Ball gave birth to the smiley face in December of 1963 as a commission for the State Mutual Insurance Company, who wanted to boost company morale. He received $45 for his work of art. Harvey passed away in April of 2001, at the ripe old age of 79, but his smiley face will live on forever. Thanks Harvey....and this ones for you. :)
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Buster Van Awesome