Centuries before the now-banned red dye No. 3 was synthesized in a lab, humans turned to insects to bring a little scarlet, vermillion or burgundy into their foods, fabrics and artwork. On Jan. 15, ...

If I summed up my coloring journey in a meme, it would be along the lines of this gem saying, "I love it," to the hairdresser when I absolutely didn't. Maybe not absolutely—I've never quite hated my ...