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Why Do People say “Glasses” instead of “Spectacles”?
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Why Do People say “Glasses” instead of “Spectacles”?

The word glasses probably developed firstly from the word spyglass, often used for a telescope, and then adapted to “a pair of eyeglasses” that needed to be held up to the eyes for full effect.  It was the French that invented a device that held a pair of glass lenses that pinched onto the nose [...]

Is it True “Men Never Make Passes at Girls in Glasses”?
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Is it True “Men Never Make Passes at Girls in Glasses”?

No, it’s not true apparently, given all the comments on web forums on the topic – in fact it seems that for some men and boys women and girls in glasses are a turn on! The correct quote “Men seldom make passes at girls in glasses” is attributed to the New York socialite and commentator [...]

Do I Look Good in These Sunglasses
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Do I Look Good in These Sunglasses

When someone asks “Do I look good in these sunglasses?” maybe they should get the answer “Yes you do – but is that REALLY the point of them?” It’s unfortunate that today’s society treats the choice of sunglasses as more of a question of fashion and style than of safety and practicality, as the reasons [...]