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November 24, 2009
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This article entitled "People may be able to taste words" from BBC explores the phenomenon of synaesthesia - the "blending of sensory experiences" as it relates to taste. Previous research has shown that people associate low-pitch tones with rounder, bigger shapes and smaller, sharper images with higher pitches. This article explores the concept of "sharp and soft-sounding words." While brie is identified as "maluma," what food would you associate with "takete"? The answer is just an article away...
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