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Monday 17th July marks the annual celebration of the pictographic language with World Emoji Day.

Here are 5 things to know about Emojis on their special day:

1. For the third year running, the “Face with Tears of Joy” emoji reigns supreme on social media. It dominates on Twitter and on Facebook as the most-used on both social media platforms. This should come as no surprise to those versed in emoji; after all, this same symbol was even the Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year in 2015.

As part of our Co-op Difference Campaign this Co-op Fortnight we are attending the three days of the 3 foot people festival which is taking place at Hylands Park in Chelmsford.

The festival caters for everything pre-school children could ever wish for and thousands flock to the park across the three days to see what local businesses have to offer and also partake in activities to entertain the little ones.

We are attending to promote healthy eating and have lots of free fruit to giveaway to help the little ones on their way to their 5-a-day.

1. Choose cotton.

Save the satin, silk, or polyester sheets for cooler nights. Light-coloured bed linens made of lightweight cotton (Egyptian or otherwise) are breathable and excellent for promoting ventilation and airflow in the bedroom.

2. Feel the freezer burn.

Stick sheets or pillow cases in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes before bed. We recommend placing them in a plastic bag first (to avoid food smells and dampness). OK, this won’t keep you cool all night, but it will provide a brief respite from the heat and humidity.