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Why The Ancient Greeks Couldn’t See Blue

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People couldn't see the colour blue or pink so well in ancient times, they just saw shades of grey or red, it is believed, as these colours were never documented in any their texts. But neuroscientists believe that as people began to differentiate these hues more, the brain adapted so they they became more distinct colours in their own right.[embedded content]Why The Ancient Greeks Couldn't See Blue

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People couldn't see the colour blue or pink so well in ancient times, they just saw shades of grey or red, it is believed, as these colours were never documented in any their texts. But neuroscientists believe that as people began to differentiate these hues more, the brain adapted so they they became more distinct colours in their own right.




Why The Ancient Greeks Couldn't See Blue


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Mike Norman is an economist and veteran trader whose career has spanned over 30 years on Wall Street. He is a former member and trader on the CME, NYMEX, COMEX and NYFE and he managed money for one of the largest hedge funds and ran a prop trading desk for Credit Suisse.

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