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Thursday, 19 July 2007 | COLOUR LEGENDS

Ever wondered why red is the international colour for stop? Why is pink for girl and blue for boy? Why is black the colour of death? Why are road signs green? Why is envy a green monster? Why is purple the royal colour?

Find out by reading the 11 great colour legends & also the sequel titled 13 great colour legends

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