stackyFACTSIt wasn't just an edgy fashion statement, it was medieval night vision. Moving from the glaring sunlight above deck to the pitch-black cargo hold would normally leave a pirate blind for minutes. By keeping one eye patched, they could instantly swap it over and see in the dark.
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