All you need to know about the purple heart emoji's meaning

Do you know why the color purple was once considered the color of royalty? In ancient times, purple dye came from a tiny Mediterranean sea snail called murex. It took thousands of snails to produce just a small amount of dye, making purple garments extremely rare and costly. Only emperors, kings, and high-ranking nobles could afford them, and in some places, wearing purple without permission was punishable by law. Over time, purple became permanently tied to power, wealth, and prestige. Today, s

More than 15,000 attended the Purple Parade today (Oct. 25). The parade is Singapore's largest movement to support inclusion and celebrate the abilities of Persons with Disabilities. | Mothership