At the Olympic Games, the vibrant display of national flags is always a highlight. With the flags regularly appearing on scoreboards and celebrating throughout the events, it’s easy to spot their ...

For years we have heard about "red states" and "blue states," so this must have been a thing since America established a two-party system...right? Simply put, no. The designation of colors for ...

What does the United States, France and Chile all have in common? Among many things, each country has a flag encompassing a red, white and blue theme. You might've wondered such a question while ...

CNN’s coverage of the 1980 US presidential election, broadcast just five months after the network’s launch, featured the analog predecessor of its now-essential election night prop: the “Magic Wall” ...

Chess may have its "black vs. white" color scheme, but for video games it's often "red vs. blue." It's the kind of matchup that you find in dozens of games once you go looking for it, whether it's the ...

During the weeklong Election Day, The New York Times electoral map was permanently open as a tab on my computer. I stared and refreshed. Eventually, the white-outlined states turned to gray as votes ...

Ever wonder why raspberry-flavored candy is almost always bright blue? It's a strange choice, isn't it? Real raspberries are ...