stackyFACTSThat dramatic, beloved burst of light is actually just rogue waves bouncing off internal glass elements when aimed carelessly at a bright source.
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Basic physics dictates that less light hits the extreme edges of a curved element, resulting in naturally moody, darkened borders whether you want them or not.
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The screens inside a headset look like a funhouse mirror if viewed directly. Because the thick magnifying lenses pinch the image drastically, the processor…
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Wide optics give you a giant nose and tiny ears, while long optics completely flatten your features, proving that no photo actually represents reality.
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The very first endoscope, invented by Philipp Bozzini in 1806, was basically just a thin metal tube containing a literal burning candle. Doctors would…
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Stun grenades do absolutely no explosive damage to your physical body, they merely overload your biological sensors. The canister aggressively detonates a…
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