Celebrate Public Domain Day: Icons from 1930

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Many old cartoon characters now belong to the public domain. People can use these characters without asking or paying money.

Betty Boop started as a dog in her first cartoon short film. Later, her dog ears became earrings and her nose turned white.

Blondie Boopadoop from the comic strip also joins the public domain. Early Mickey Mouse cartoons and his dog Pluto are also now public.

Famous detective books like Nancy Drew and Sam Spade are now public. Miss Marple's first mystery book also enters the public domain.

The Marx Brothers movie \"Animal Crackers\" is now free to use. Other films include \"The Blue Angel\" and two Oscar-winning movies.

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What can people do with old cartoon characters in the public domain?

People can use these characters without asking or paying money.

What happened to Betty Boop's appearance over time?

Her dog ears became earrings and her nose turned white.

Which famous detective books are now in the public domain?

Nancy Drew and Sam Spade books are now public.

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