Just to set the record straight, we’re conscious that we’ve omitted the “u” in our spelling of color. In the name of balance, we salute all the Commonwealth English-speaking nations out there. Your efforts are admirable and we respect your spelling of “colour”. Having clarified that, were you aware of the existence of a complete branch of science dedicated to color? It’s known as colorimetry, or chromatics, or just color science for the uninitiated. This area covers everything from color theory in art to the physics of electromagnetic radiation and how our eyes function. Let’s leave the technical details aside for a moment. Ready for something intriguing? The average individual can distinguish approximately one million colors. But, some women have a condition that allows them to perceive almost 100 million colors. That’s right. They see 100 times more color than the average person. So, when your partner argues on the color of your shoes next time, you understand why. Another fun fact – have you noticed that night vision usually appears green because our eyes can detect more shades of green than any other color? Here are 25 surprising facts about colors that you would never have guessed!
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