Why babies cry more in yellow rooms, plus other color surprises

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Colors and what they represent Why babies cry more in yellow rooms, plus other color surprises 4 min. Colors aren't just decoration: they're tiny storytellers. They set the mood at dinner, change how we feel about our clothes, and can even trick us into thinking a room is bigger (or smaller) than it really is. Here's a fun tour through ten of the most common colors and what they say in our daily lives. Warning: once you read this, you might never look at your closet—or your living room—the same way again. Read full article

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