Over 1,000 years ago, Inuit and Yupik people made the world’s first “snow goggles” from bone, driftwood, and antler — with narrow slits to block glare and prevent snow blindness.
Practical. Ingenious. Beautifully crafted. ❄️👓

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Ancient Inuit Snow Goggles History Materials and How They Worked | Takfe

These simple carved goggles kept Arctic hunters and travelers safe from painful snow-blindness. They’re a great example of practical design: lightweight, mad...