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[-] tetris11@lemmy.ml 30 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

The eye-covering bang was first developed in mesopaleolithic era by early hunter-gatherers to improve their accuracy when firing a bow, and to enhance their night vision by having one eye permanently shielded from sunshine during the day[0].

0: https://m.wikipedia.com/itcouldmaybebetrue

[-] muhyb@programming.dev 10 points 3 weeks ago

Well, at least we know that was the case with pirates.

Yarr matey!

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