Old Keywords In iPhoto 06

After installing and running iPhoto 06, I've noticed that a number of my old photos have old (maybe iPhoto 2/3/4/5) keywords attached. The keywords list in iPhoto 06 contains none of these keywords. Obviously I can group select and reset these keywords, but wondered if anyone else had come across this? Just concerned the new app and associated files are storing up old and potentially cumbersome data.

In the View menu, check "Keywords" to show keywords under each photo.
Click in that field under the photo, and type in an existing keyword, or a new keyword
If you type in a new keyword and exit the field, the keyword gets created.
The next time you're in that field, the typeahead will suggest that keyword as you type. It will also be available in your Keyword window.
In the keyword window, if you drag the keyword you just created to the Quick Group part, it gets assigned a shortcut, and you can then use that shortcut to assign the keyword to a large selection. Very easy once you know, and get used to doing it a couple of times. I only use the Edit keyword window if I want to delete a keyword or change the shortcut key.

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