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The first pair of sunglasses was designed to hide eye rolls. A public service, honestly.

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Sunglasses are meant to reduce glare and protect the eyes from sunlight. Ancient peoples like the Inuit used snow goggles, and modern sunglasses were mass-marketed in the 1920s.

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