Emoji play a vital role in our digital lives — whether in texts, tweets, or snapchats, sometimes they can get the message across more clearly than our words. But how well do you really know your favorite ones? We took a much closer look at them and rounded up some of the strange, little secrets that these emoji possess. Just as you were surprised at what some emoji really mean [1], you may be surprised by these discoveries.
What's with these green ears?
Doesn't this stone look more like a planet than a diamond?
This emoji is sneezing, not crying.
Look closely and this fist resembles a sloth's face.
These french fries have a happy-face emoji on them.
That's a crystal ball the dragon is holding.
This lock emoji corresponds with an actual key.
Source: Emoji Stickers [2]
Oh no! The captain of this boat is faceless.
Apple announced iCal on July 17, hence this date.
Sorry, beard-lovers! This emoji is wearing a busby (guardsman's cap).
Source: Emoji Stickers [3]
This clock tells an imaginary time.
These couples are missing mouths and noses.
And finally, this church has stained-glass windows.
