Psychology
Language, Cognition, and the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis
Quick fact
Russian speakers, who have separate words for light blue (goluboy) and dark blue (siniy), are faster at distinguishing between these shades than English speakers, suggesting that language can affect even basic color perception.
Why this is interesting
You might think language is just a tool for expressing your thoughts. But what if the words you speak actually shape the way you see the world?