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minus-squaretetris11@lemmy.mllinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up14·edit-22 months agoThe 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
minus-squaremuhyb@programming.devlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up5·2 months agoWell, at least we know that was the case with pirates. Yarr matey!
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
Well, at least we know that was the case with pirates.
Yarr matey!