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What Is the Safest Color for a Car and Which One Has the Most Accidents?

Imagine this scenario. You get a brand new car, the color you’ve always wanted. You finally get the opportunity to take your new car out on the road for the first time. Unfortunately, a driver coming from the opposite direction doesn’t see you in time and hits your new car. This is something of a […]

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How the Paint Colors That Grace Your Walls Get Their Names

What a dull world it would be if we only had black and white paint colors to decorate our walls with. Luckily, that is far from the case. This post will go through how colors, and specifically paint colors, have evolved through time. We will also take a closer look at how paint color names

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What Are Universal Colors and Do They Really Suit Everyone?

By definition, universal colors are colors that can be worn equally well by anyone. However, that may not necessarily hold water for every individual. Despite the definition of universal colors, it only stands to reason that some colors look better on certain individuals than others. This is largely because each person has a certain amount

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The History and Origin of Colors: Where Did Each Color Come From?

Color occupies a unique place in the average person’s worldview. On one hand, color is intrinsically subjective. We all experience different emotions when we look at various colors. But on the other hand, color is inherently tied to physics and mathematics. Every color occupies a specific numerical wavelength. We also have a third, less commonly

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What Is the Symbolic Significance of a Colorful Sunrise or Sunset?

There is little doubt that even across the boundaries of religion, nationality, and language, the magic of sunrise and sunset can be enjoyed equally by everyone. It should come as no surprise that a great deal of symbolism is involved in both the rising and setting of the sun, not to mention the colors splashed

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Can Rats and Mice See Color or Do They Have Limited Vision?

The average person doesn’t have the best view of rodents. However, mice and rats have been an invaluable asset to humanity. Rodents are a long time favorite for intelligence, memory and behavioral testing in laboratory settings. When we want to know how humans will react to something, we typically try it out on rodents first.

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Colors of Pakistan: The Symbolism of Colors in Pakistani Culture

Color is an important part of everyone’s life. It’s obvious that we derive a lot of personal meaning from our favorite colors. However, we can learn a lot by taking a moment to consider why colors provide us with so much meaning. We all know that certain colors resonate with us on an emotional level.

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Beyond the Sun: Does the Color of Light Affect Plant Growth?

We all know that plants need light to thrive. In fact, light is the energy source for plant life on Earth. You may also know that plants rely on light to be nourished through a self-sustaining process called photosynthesis. Additionally, the chlorophyll in plants relies on visible light to convert available carbon dioxide into energy.

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51 Fun Color Facts That Will Surprise and Amaze You

Color surrounds us every day. And because it’s so integrated into our lives, it’s easy to take the lively reds, cool blues, and verdant greens for granted. But as you’ll see in a moment, there’s a lot more to color than meets the eye. Here are 51 fun color facts that will give you a

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7 Types of Electromagnetic Waves That Improve Your Life in Unseen Ways

Take a moment to look around yourself. Now, consider exactly what you’re surrounded by. Most people will come up with a list of various colorful items nearby. Others might also note feeling the sun’s warmth beating down on them. Yet others may glance at the streaming media on their phone. These examples might not seem

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