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What do red and black numbers mean on a golf leaderboard?
Quite simply, red and black numbers differentiate scores which are under par and scores which are over par. If a number ...
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Why So Many Restaurants Use A Red And Yellow Color Palette
We've all noticed the pervasive use of reds and yellows in restaurants, especially fast food chains, so there must be a good reason why. Here's what we know.
Android phones can detect earthquakes before they strike, say scientists
Scientists say that Google's Android Earthquake Alert system, which comprises of billions of Android smartphones around the ...
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This Number System Beats Binary, But Most Computers Can't Use It
Why do computers only work with the numbers 0 and 1? There are machines that process three digits with more efficiency than ...
Mars 'Toxic' Food Dyes in M&M's, Skittles Under Scrutiny—Texas AG
Mars Inc. said it planned to remove food dyes from its products in 2016 but has since said this won't apply to certain treats ...
Pigment researchers create vivid yellows, oranges, reds that are durable, non-toxic
Oregon State University pigment researchers are using a rare mineral discovered in Norway more than a century ago as a road ...