stackyFACTSModern travelers use them to ignore the sunrise, but the original eye covers served a grimmer purpose. They were strictly designed to shield delicate eyes from the noxious, aggressively bright lamps illuminating crowded late-night carriages.
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Millions of weary passengers wear these thick foam donuts completely backward. The bulky gap is actually designed to support the front of your face so your…
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