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  2. Red - Wikipedia

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    Red's wavelength has been an important factor in laser technologies; red lasers, used in early compact disc technologies, are being replaced by blue lasers, as red's longer wavelength causes the laser's recordings to take up more space on the disc than would blue-laser recordings.

  3. History of red - Wikipedia

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    The color red is the longest wavelength of light discernable to the human eye, with a range of between 620 and 750 nanometers. Red was commonly the first color term added to languages after the colors of black and white. As well as this, the color was the first color to be used by humans.

  4. Red pigments - Wikipedia

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    Red lac, also called red lake, crimson lake or carmine lake, was an important red pigment in Renaissance and Baroque art. Since it was translucent, thin layers of red lac were built up or glazed over a more opaque, dark color to create a particularly deep and vivid color.

  5. This Is Why So Many Logos Are Red - AOL

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    Why Do So Many Fast-Food Chains Use Red? Aside from just grabbing our attention, the color red stimulates appetite and hunger. You may not even realize it, but the color red will make you want to eat.

  6. Red Dye 3 Just Got Banned. These Are the Foods to Avoid If ...

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    Red Dye No. 3 is an artificial food coloring derived from petroleum, commonly added to foods, drinks, supplements and drugs to create an appealing cherry-red or pink hue.

  7. Political colour - Wikipedia

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    In Canada, red is the colour of the Communist Party of Canada and is also used by the Liberal Party of Canada. In China, red is the colour used by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). In Hong Kong and Macau, red is used by the pro-Beijing camp. In Malaysia, red was currently used to represent Pakatan Harapan and also the Socialist Party of Malaysia.

  8. The Fascinating Backstory Behind Red Dye No. 3 - AOL

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    The safety of Red Dye No. 3 is not something that the average person needs to be concerned with, unless their diet is comprised mainly of maraschino cherries, red decorating icing, and Valentine ...

  9. Communist symbolism - Wikipedia

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    The red flag, the hammer and sickle and the red star or variations thereof are some of the symbols adopted by communist movements, governments, and parties worldwide. A tradition of including communist symbolism in socialist-style emblems and flags began with the flag of the Soviet Union and has since been taken up by a long line of socialist ...